Tattoos are interesting. They are both deeply personal and profoundly public. It’s not surprising that for many people, they make a strong statement about our priorities and wellbeing. Some people go for a motto for life. Think “carpe diem” and “memento mori”. Some choose the name of a loved one, or an image of something […]
Community Correspondent Lorna Cosh speaks up for every invisible woman. This is the Mind Waves contribution to Women’s Protest 2015: a celebration of 100 years since the Glasgow rent strikes. There is a proud tradition in Glasgow of women taking a stand and changing things. One hundred years ago, Glasgow women took a huge risk […]
If you’re looking for a family-friendly, fun and free festival, head along to Gartnavel Royal Hospital this Saturday, 1-5pm. Over the Wall is an annual event that brings together people who use mental health services and the wider community to have a great day. There will be animals, theatre, arts and music from RM Hubbert, […]
A post from our Community Correspondent John Dane I would like to tell you about a great day I had. Along with eleven other students, I just completed a sociology course and received a civic reception from Glasgow City Council. Our course, which was a joint venture by Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, GAMH and […]
This month for our Community Correspondent meeting we got out of the office and headed to Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art. We had a a tour of the galleries and saw some great art. Of course, there’s never a lack of opinions when the Mind Waves Community Correspondents are around, so there was also a […]
There’s always plenty happening in Glasgow, but it can be a bit daunting to go along on your own. LGBT Age offer group outings, where you can get together with other people over 50 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. The next big day out is to the World Pipe Band Championships at […]
The sun’s out, the kids are off school. Yeah! But how come children have so much more energy than the adults who look after after them? Now we just have to find enough to keep them entertained for the next seven weeks. Luckily, there are loads of free things to do in Glasgow and Clyde. […]
A better looking, but less fun book group than ours. A post from our Project Manager @rosiehopes I remember reading that doing something you enjoy once a month with people you like adds as much to your happiness as earning an extra £40,000 a year. I say I remember reading it, but despite frantic googling, […]
When Tommy Whitelaw @tommytour gave up a career in the music industry to care for his mum Joan, it took a toll on his mental wellbeing. But writing a blog made him feel less alone and led to him making connections that would ultimately improve life for other carers. In this special podcast to mark […]
A poem about self-stigma and prejudice from our Community Correspondent Robert Terry Fight with Power ‘n’ Truth, 22/05/2015 I found prejudice in my head We all breathe air ‘n’ we all bleed red Find the prejudice in your head Evicted said prejudice from my head We all… bleed red Deal with the prejudice own your […]
