As part of a new ESF-funded research project hosted by the Department of Computer and information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde and the charity Health in Mind, this is a call for participation in innovation workshops in mid-September on the theme of: “Addressing self-harm via digital innovation” The project are keen to have the […]
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Loki – Scottish rapper, author and social commentator to give opening address at Recovery Walk Scotland 2018!
A guest post from Scottish Recover Network with some big news about Recovery Walk Scotland 2018. For the first time in Scotland, the addiction recovery movement and the mental health recovery movement will hold a joint Recovery Walk and Festival on Saturday the 15th September 2018 in Glasgow. Darren ‘Loki’ McGarvey – rapper, social commentator […]
Get the slides from our latest free skills workshop – Podcasting and Mental Health
This week Mindwaves hosted a Podcasting and Mental Health workshop, facilitated by Carol Walker. Her background in audio broadcasting and learning technology, coupled with an understanding of the importance of talking about mental health, struck the perfect balance for our training. It was a lively, productive afternoon with fantastic participants, who came with a variety […]
‘Zine making and mental wellbeing’ – another free skills workshop from Mindwaves on August 27th
Join Mind Waves for our latest skills workshop, looking at how to make zines to share and explore stories and advice on mental health and wellbeing. Zines are simple, home-made magazines used to share ideas. Our latest free, practical workshop is open to anyone with an interest in mental wellbeing, whether you have lived experience, […]
The Self Management Awards 2018 are still open for nominations…but not for long!
The Health and Social Care Alliance are celebrating excellence in self management work across Scotland. Here is some important information about how you can contribute! The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland are hosting Scotland’s Self Management Awards during Self Management Week 2018 (1st – 5th October). The Awards celebrate examples of good practice and […]
Sign up for our free podcasting workshop on Monday July 30
Monday July 30, 1.30- 4.30 The ALLIANCE, 349 Bath Street Glasgow Book now Join Mind Waves for our latest skills workshop, looking at how we can use podcasting to share and explore ideas around mental health and wellbeing. Our latest free, practical workshop is open to anyone with an interest in mental wellbeing, whether you […]
Pride Outside Glasgow
Marie shares highlights from the brilliant Pride Outside event on Saturday 30th June. My family and I had an absolutely lovely afternoon at Pride Outside in Auchenshuggle in Glasgow this weekend. Organised by the Forestry Commission and Operation Play Outdoors, it was a celebration of Pride Month and a chance for LGBTI+ folk along with […]
Join Mindwaves for a mindfulness and storytelling workshop on Thursday 12th July
We are delighted to be hosting this free workshop which takes place in Glasgow on Thursday 12th July from 1.30-4.30pm . It is open to anyone who has an interest in mental health, whether you have lived experience, you are a carer or your work is related to wellbeing. The session will be an opportunity […]
Pride Outside Glasgow: LGBTQI+ Community Wellbeing Day on Saturday 30th June
Those who identify as LGBTQI+ along with family, friends and the local community are warmly invited to Pride Outside Glasgow, an event funded by the Forestry Commission. This fun and relaxing day takes place in Auchenshuggle Woods, Glasgow on Saturday 30th June from 12-4pm. Join in with a wide range of free activities including workshops […]
Free workshop: simple social media graphics
Our next skills workshop is taking place on Wednesday 6th June from 130-4.30pm at The Health and Social Care Alliance, Bath Street, Glasgow. This training is open to anyone who has something to say about mental health and wellbeing and is completely free of charge. Whether you have lived experience, you’re a carer, or it’s […]