Many people who have a mental health problem find it difficult or distressing to deal with certain aspects of their lives, like dealing with bureaucracy, when they are acutely unwell. In those situations, it is often a good idea to call on the skills of an Independent Advocate. Advocacy is an impartial, non-judgemental and usually […]
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Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) Conference
Community Reporter Kevin Gallagher was asked the following question recently – How do you avoid talking politics in relation to the state of funding for long-term care? Especially as it has such an effect on all aspects of life for service users and providers. It is a very stressful time for all those involved. In […]
Kicking Out Mental Health Stigma
By Mindwaves on April 17, 2012 in Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Participation, Physical activity & sport, Stories
The stigma attached to those who suffer Mental Health problems is unquestionable. But now we see new initiatives that are trying to eradicate such an attachment. It comes from an unlikely source and for many a popular one too. Football, whether it be playing or watching, has been shown to affect those who suffer from […]
Being a Community Reporter
When I was given the opportunity to work with the Mindwaves project I was very excited about the prospect. Not only did I consider it work that I believed in but I also appreciated the experience it would give me. Having once had mental problems myself I understood that it was difficult for people to […]
Singing For the Brain
By Mindwaves on April 3, 2012 in Community activity and Inclusion, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Stories
Positive mental wellbeing is important for everyone. One group of people who often have poorer mental wellbeing is those affected by dementia. The condition can be hard for both people who have dementia and for their carers. But one way to improve people’s wellbeing is singing, as Singing for the Brain Renfrewshire can attest. Occupational […]
Glaswegians Have Their Say Too –
Glaswegians will have their say on future health provision as part of a new ‘holistic’ approach, according to the recent biennial report from Linda de Caestecker, Director of Public Health NHS Glasgow. Focusing on mental health, “Keeping Health in Mind: continuing the conversation” released on 23rd January, proposes a bold inclusive debate following years of […]
Buddy Beats Wins National Award!
By Mindwaves on March 29, 2012 in Arts and creativity, Community activity and Inclusion, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Stories
Paisley based community drumming group The Buddy Beat has won a national voluntary art award. They have been announced as the winners of The Scottish Epic Awards 2011 for their inspiring film “Keep the Beat…Our Journey in Rhythm.” The Buddy Beat is an adult drumming group for people with mental health issues, born out of […]
Slush puppies strike a chord with new mental health initiative
By Mindwaves on March 12, 2012 in Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Participation, Stories
A new musical initiative has been set up to help promote the recovery of those suffering mental health issues. The GAMH south musical project, also known as the “Slushpuppies”, hope to take the world by storm with their range of musical talents. Mhairi Ross, one of the founders of the project, believes that the musical […]
Beating the Blues
By Mindwaves on March 12, 2012 in Community activity and Inclusion, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Participation, Stories
When troubled with mental health issues, one of the most common & biggest challenges is the reversal in your low self-esteem and low self-confidence. Everyone has their own personal journey of recovery to make and it often needs a little helpor nudge in the right direction. Health care professionals widely urge people to get back […]
Networking Together
Neighbourhood Networks has been helping people integrate into their community for over 10 years. They have set up activities including a new Drama project which hopes to begin in the Spring. Bob a member of NN believes that such projects have helped him gain “the confidence to speak out and say what I need to […]
