A post from our community correspondent John Dane I have always been a quiet, almost recluse person, but what has made me proud is that with the help and support of GAMH I have slowly come out of my shell. Over the last three months I have got really involved with other members in opposing […]
Hogmanay is probably the booziest night in the Scottish calendar, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun if you’re choosing to avoid alcohol. If you feel like a fun night that doesn’t revolve around the bevvy, head along to Kinning Park complex. There’s music from the Rotations, Fancy Dan, Hippy and DJ Ronnie. It’s […]
Christmas is a time for having fun and spending time with the people we love. But it can be a lonely time if you struggle to make friends, or you don’t feel confident enough to get involved in the festivities. Dates n Mates friendship and dating agency is run by and for people with learning […]
A review from our Community Correspondent Lorna Cosh The Power of Giving at The Bridge, Easterhouse was a spectacular event. On arriving we entered the auditorium which was dark and smoky , giving a fantastic atmosphere of excitement and anticipation for what was to come. I attended as part of the GAMH “Our Histories” group. We […]
We ran a workshop in Greenock with the Quarriers Go4it digital inclusion group based around one question: what makes a bad day into a good day? The group of people with profound and multiple disabilities made their first ever video slideshow in response and I challenge anyone to watch it to the end without smiling. […]
A UNIQUE COMMUNITY EVENT IN EASTERHOUSE Friday 24 October, 12:30 – 2:30pm & 6:30 – 8:30pm Our friends at Glasgow East Arts Company and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde North East Sector Community Health Partnership are proud to present – HEADSPACE: The Power of Giving – which forms part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & […]
How do we make sure patient and user voices are included in health and social care services? I’ve been at the @StrongerVoice events in the last couple of weeks, making video and audio clips to capture what people think, as part of a wider programme to come up with a new policy on the subject. […]
From our Community Correspondent Edward Davies I read an article recently on what things people ‘shouldn’t say to depressed people.’ It got me thinking about how subconsciously naive outside viewers can be on mental health issues. It is about time that stopped. The tragic loss of Hollywood legend Robin Williams to depression just highlights how […]
October 1st marks the start of two exciting times: Black History Month and the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival (@SMHAFF). And to kick it all off, Kelvingrove Museum is hosting Moving Minds : a free cultural extravaganza exploring diversity in our communities. We are excited about the whole prgramme, not least because […]
Are you part of a community group that has members who enjoy films about big issues? Our friend at Take One Action have a limited number of free tickets for selected events at their film festival. There’s some great stuff on, with highlights including: Everyday Rebellion in Glasgow on September 20: a film about non-violence […]
