If you’ve been feeling at loose end since the end of the Commonwealth Games, don’t worry, there’s lots of exciting stuff still happening in the city. A good place to start this Saturday 30 is at Gartnavel Royal Hospital. As part of their Art in the Gart programme, they’re running “Over the Wall”, which they […]
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Equality in Mental Health: new report from NHSGGC
No matter what your background or situation, mental health is a vital part of overall health and wellbeing. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have produced their third annual report on equality in mental health . The report includes some great case studies, both at individual and service level, from across the different equality strands. Alex MacKenzie, the […]
Gardening is good for your mind: video from Rosebank Garden
Our Community Correspondents at Rosebank Garden share why they believe gardening improves mental wellbeing. When you visit Rosebank Garden, it’s hard to believe that the people there haven’t known each other all their lives. Everyone supports each other, whether it’s to deal with mental health challenges or the best way to deadhead a rose. We […]
Puf puf donuts: food that makes you feel good
Sometimes, the food that makes you feel best isn’t necessarily the “healthiest”. There’s nothing quite like tucking into something that reminds you of a happy time in your life or transports you to a far off land. At the Empire Cafe poetry cafe on Friday, as well as the brilliant spoken word, there was some […]
Resilience is not “looking on the bright side”; it’s telling our demons to take a hike
Our Community Correspondent Edward Davies explains what resilience means to him They say resistance is useless. But there is a stark difference between resistance and the strong resilience within us. That shield, that potion of resilience which can drag us out of the deepest darkest hole, is the most difficult one to concoct. I believe […]
What does resilience mean in your language?
If there’s one thing that requires resilience, it’s moving to a new country. Whether you move for positive reasons, or you’re forced to leave behind difficult circumstances, it can be lonely, daunting and exhausting. Our session this week with recent migrants at Radiant and Brighter was like a masterclass in resilience. It was amazing to see everyone […]
Our photo contest: what does resilience look like?
Our resilience photo competition is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered. We will be shortlisting soon and will be in touch with everyone who entered in the next couple of weeks. Resilience is back in fashion. Mental health services and policy makers talk about “building resilience”, but what does it really mean? The Glasgow Centre […]
Don’t panic: tips for dealing with anxiety during Glasgow 2014
There’s a real buzz about Glasgow with the Commonwealth Games, but for those of us who experience anxiety, it can all feel a bit much. Crowds, unpredictable public transport and big fences blocking our usual routes can aggravate anxiety and panic attacks. We asked you to give us your tips to reduce anxious feelings and […]
#citizen2014 media centre: sign up to workshops
Are you interested in reporting an alternative perspective on the games? We’re part of #citizen2014 – a partnership running the citizen media centre on the city’s Trongate. The partnership includes Mind Waves, Digital Commonwealth, somewhereto_ , and the Media Trust. We will offer free support to budding citizen journalists at a drop-in at the Beyond the Finish Line building on […]
Parenting blogger? Film critic? Foodie? Get in touch.
Mind Waves is written by people who have something to say about mental health and wellbeing. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Simple as that. Of course, we all have days when we sit in front of a screen and have no idea where to start. So if you’re […]
