A short video from Beat charity, challenging the many stereotypes and misconceptions about eating disorders.
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“Don’t compare your insides to other people’s outsides” – Another animation from GAMH Young Carers
Our current Mind Waves theme is age and wellbeing and we were recently very lucky to work in partnership with GAMH Young Carers group. The young people spent some time exploring the things in life which help them to manage their mental health. We supported them to take the lead on making some animations to […]
Working together to improve young people’s mental health – a guest post from Professor Lisa McDaid
As part of our age and wellbeing theme – and of course for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek – we are delighted to feature a guest blog by Professor Lisa McDaid. You can find out more about membership of the TRIUMPH Network on their website and follow them on Twitter @TRIUMPHnetwork. One in eight children and young people experience […]
Lanarkshire Carers Centre find the right ingredients for talking about mental health #TimeToTalk
A post for Time To Talk Day 2019 Lanarkshire Carer’s Centre held their Time To Talk Day last Friday 1st February and spoke about the myths and facts of mental health, how it is ok to not be ok, how to have an environment where it is ok to talk and also a good look […]
“Don’t let stuff get you down, get back up again” – a short animation by members of GAMH Young Carers on managing mental wellbeing
Our current Mind Waves theme is age and wellbeing and we were recently very lucky to work in partnership with GAMH Young Carers group. The young people spent some time exploring the things in life which help them to manage their mental health. We supported them to take the lead on making some animations to […]
Two free training opportunities from Mind Waves this February!
Great news! We’ve set dates for our next free skills workshops. These are open to anyone who has something to say about mental health and wellbeing, whether you have lived experience, you’re a carer, or it’s part of your job or volunteer role. The sessions are informal, accessible and we’ll even have some snacks. It’s […]
‘Volunteering, Health and Wellbeing’- important findings from Volunteer Scotland
If your organisation involves volunteers, or you are thinking of volunteer in 2019, the ‘Volunteering, Health and Wellbeing’ report by Volunteer Scotland is a valuable resource. The organisation has reviewed a wealth of current evidence to gain thorough insights into the impact of formal volunteering opportunities on the wellbeing of volunteers. On their website, Volunteer […]
“My happy days are when I feel good in my head” – Christina #HumansofScotland
My happy days are when I feel good in my head. It depends how I wake. Some days I can get so angry, for good reasons. I was forced to come here from Africa when I was 17. I see things about trafficking on the TV and I get angry. It’s still happening to other […]
Free meals in and around Glasgow for Christmas 2018
Thanks to Glasgow Council on Alcohol for this valuable list of organisations in and around Glasgow who will be providing free meals on Christmas Day 2018 for those who are homeless or in need. Full details below: Deaf Connections 2.00-6.30pm 100 Norfolk Street, G5 9EJ 0141 420 1759 Social Bite (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) […]
It really is a wonderful life with our Mind Waves volunteers!
On Monday afternoon we had our annual Mind Waves Christmas day out! It was such a great opportunity to take some time out and catch up with each other in a relaxed environment, especially at a time of year which can feel so hectic. We met at Cook and Indi’s world buffet restaurant in Glasgow […]
