At this time of year many people are returning to work feeling the benefits of a summer holiday. From the time when paid holidays were introduced and extended to let ordinary workers enjoy a little time away, and seaside resorts on the Scottish coastline began to blossom. Taking a break away from the stresses and […]
Archive | Mental wellbeing
Night & Day in London
Reflecting on the events surrounding his attendance of ‘The Technology 4 Good Awards’ in London, Kevin Gallagher wrote this hoping it showed an ear for radio. Night. Hunger drove me out of my hotel room following the Technology 4 Good Awards. Also the desire to photograph the newly opened Shard at night and the hope […]
A Personal Story on Recovery
The Scottish Recovery Network has just produced more materials to promote the message of recovery for people who have mental health problems. They have also published some interesting pieces on the use of compulsory treatment. This is my personal experience of recovery – of living with serious mental health problems. I am describing it here […]
Things To Come
By mindwavesnews on June 29, 2012 in Arts and creativity, Community activity and Inclusion, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Participation, Stories
Theatre Nemo has just published an impressive collection of comic book art from inmates of Barlinnie Prison dealing directly with their mental health and addiction experiences. ‘O’er The Wall’ is available free direct from Theatre Nemo. The messages are honestly told and resonate like the best of underground comics. Keep checking the blog for a […]
You’d be surprised at the things we don’t know about brain injuries
By Mindwaves on June 13, 2012 in Community activity and Inclusion, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Stories
Professor Tom McMillan, part of the team that trains psychologists at the University of Glasgow, has some surprises to reveal if you ask him about acquired brain injury (ABI). Mind Waves attended an ABI Seminar at Ceartas Advocacy’s headquarters in Kirkintilloch last week where Professor McMillan was presenting, and although there is some fantastic work […]
What Being a Community Reporter Means to Me
For me being a Community Reporter is about saying goodbye to my comfort zone – but in a good way. I’ve always been a slow writer, almost dyslexic, to an extent that early reports labeled me below average intelligence. It took me many years to shake-off an unjust reputation. For years I had an abusive […]
Disability Alliance Praised in Scottish Parliament
Community Reporter, Kevin Gallagher followed-up the Long Term Conditions Alliance (now Alliance) conference with a visit to Hollyrood for a reception titled ‘My Skills, My Strengths, My Right to Work’. One of the highest profile issues of the moment for people with lived experience of mental health conditions is self-management or self-directed support.It’s a subject […]
Ahead of the Game
By Mindwaves on May 28, 2012 in Community activity and Inclusion, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Physical activity & sport, Stories
Head injuries and mental illness are often inextricably linked. For some, dealing with a brain injury can not just be physically debilitating but also mentally challenging. This is something that Headway has recognised and they hope to provide the required support for those who may be suffering from a mental illness. Depression is the most […]
Being a Community Reporter
Working with the Mind Waves project as a community reporter is an experience I really enjoy. At the moment I’m unemployed so it’s important for me to build constructive, regular activities into my week. One of those is Mind Waves and I’m grateful that I was given the opportunity to join the initiative. The media […]
Flourish House
Many businesses and community projects could learn useful lessons from the example of Flourish House. If the public has any conception of what is involved in a clubhouse, it usually is of a drop-in centre where members do as much or as little as they like. For those not aware the clubhouse model, it is […]
