This time last year, we asked for your favourite Christmas movies- and here’s what you told us. Let us know if there’s anything we should add. [View the story “Christmas movies guaranteed to cheer you up” on Storify]
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Changing perspectives on #mentalhealth #recovery
A post from our Community Correspondent Marilena Balagianni as part of our “What Recovery Means to Me” series in partnership with the Scottish Recovery Network Perspectives on recovery have changed significantly over the years. Way back, recovery was seen as almost impossible. At times, it has been seen as the ultimate goal, a destination, a […]
Free workshop: mindfulness and photography. Dec 14 at Kelvingrove
There’s a lot of talk about mindfulness these days, but how can we practically use it to improve our mental wellbeing? As part of our series of workshops on media and mental wellbeing, come and learn how using photography in every day life can help clear your mind, foster awareness and help you feel connected […]
Recovery, when life isn’t too hot
A post from our Community Correspondent Tony Rea as part of our partnership with the Scottish Recovery Network Tony is speaking at our “What recovery means to me” workshop today, sharing his ideas and his process Just a little thought, on how to gain recovery when life isn’t too hot: Stand up and face […]
Top tips for talking to your GP about mental health: now in Punjabi and Polish
If you’ve been struggling with mental health problems, the first step to recovery can be a visit to your GP. But it can be a daunting thought. What if the doctor doesn’t listen? What if English isn’t your first language and you don’t know how to explain? Our friends at GAMH worked with co-trainers from […]
An ode to Christmas haters
Yes, we know it’s only November, but our Community Correspondent Tony Rea doesn’t care Grumpy{short version hee hee} Have you ever noticed that a Christmas hater is a bit like a cheeky waiter or a happy faker? Ever noticed how they dull the Festive cheer with a “I hate this time of year.”? How many […]
I love being a volunteer. It gives me hope, it’s brilliant
A post from our Community Correspondent Laura McGlinn @stargazer1210 I love my work has a volunteer, simple as that. I love chipping in and working hard and the skills I’m being rewarded with are just outstanding! Bear Laura Grylls is my Tuesday name lol! What have I learned through various volunteer posts? For a start I’m […]
Single parents respond to I, Daniel Blake
@PlanetMarissa compiled single parents’ reaction to ‘I, Daniel Blake Those of us who have had experience of claiming benefits understand only too well how difficult it can be to negotiate the system. In our Mind Waves Community Correspondent meetings, we frequently talk about the challenges of being unable to work, the stigma of claiming benefits […]
A hard-hitting look at mental health through sport #SMHAFF10
A review from our Project Manager @rosiehopes Time just seems to be flying past at the moment. I was really looking forward to the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival #SMHAFF10 , but although it started on October 10, it took me until October 30 to go and see anything. A few of our […]
Tempus Fugit- time flies #SMHAFF10 @stargazer1210
A post from our Community Correspondent Laura McGlinn about her involvement in #SMHAFF Time is something that makes you think, more so at this time of year. Looking back and looking forward, clocks changing. Its all relevant in our life’s. Tick Tock ,Tick Tock! Recently I learned about the meaning of Chime another sound but […]
