A post from our newest Community Correspondent Ann Marie Sharpe During a mental health crisis it is likely that we feel the worst we can possibly ever feel, but there are some things I have found that can help that I would like to share, and hopefully help others. The key I have found, […]
Archive | Mental wellbeing
Mind and body relaxation: the best free or cheap massage treatments around Glasgow
My sister got me a brilliant present for my birthday: a massage. Even better, she threw in childcare so I could actually make it along. As I emerged feeling refreshed and de-stressed (which is definitely not how I felt when I went in) I thought, “I should really do this more often.” Which is exactly […]
Two left feet week: dance yourself happy
“Dance: even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.” Baz Luhrmann, Sunscreen It seems there is an awareness day for just about everything in the world. As well as the biggies like World Aids Day and Mental Health Awareness month, there’s potato day, talk-like-a-pirate day and – of course […]
Get inspired to host an event for Self Management Week
The sixth Self Management Week is fast approaching, running between 28th September and 2nd October 2015. If you are considering hosting any kind of event to celebrate, promote and champion self management but need a bit of inspiration or support to promote, join our friends at @selfmgmtscot at one of our Inspiring Each Other: Self […]
Calling lone parents in Glasgow: what would make your life better?
If you are bringing up kids on your own, you’ll know all about what makes it great and what makes it tough. The recent budget is full of confusing promises, which are suppose to make it easier to work , but we all worry will just make us poorer. What seems to be missing in […]
To all my friends. Here’s how you can help after my dad’s death.
A post from Daryl Gove, whose father Stephen died recently To all my beautiful friends that have been so so lovely to me over the last few weeks. Thank you for all your love. Thank you for those who came to the funeral, and those who helped us all in so many ways. And […]
How having a house fire worked wonders for my mental health
A post from Community Correspondent Joanna Riach One Sunday night a few months ago an electrical fire broke out in the flat below me and the building had to be evacuated. I was very lucky that my daughter and I got out quickly and safely and that we were able to salvage most of our […]
Make digital inclusion a reality for people with learning disabilities #LDweek2015
Here at Mind Waves, we know the difference that feeling included in the online world can make to your mental wellbeing. In theory, the internet is the great leveller. People who were previously excluded from socialising, work and lots of other things that make life better, can now access them. But many people with disabilities […]
When caring felt too much, my blog became my pal @tommyntour #carersweek
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 […]
Voicing my opinions helps me avoid dark thoughts
Community Correspondent Lorna Cosh explains how she has benefited from being involved with Mind Waves When Rosie first told us about Mind Waves, I wondered what it was all about. I still couldn’t stop thinking that someone was going to stick sensors on my head to measure my brainwaves! But when the Community Correspondents get […]
