There’s still time to apply to be a See Me Champion: deadline extended to March 29
Our friends at See Me, the national programme to end mental health stigma, are looking for community champions in Scotland to lead on work which can stop the unfair discrimination people are still experiencing if they have a mental health problem. They are looking for people who have personal experience of mental health conditions to […]
The joy of creating something beautiful: our art workshop with @glasgowlife
For our Community Correspondent get-together this month, we did something a bit different. We headed along to the Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art and took part in a lino printing workshop, with the lovely Angela of @glasgowlife. When people meet us as a group, there are a few words that usually come up. We’re… a […]
“I can’t help but smile when I’m bouncing” – how trampolining, among other things, supports @XCharlotteFoxX in her recovery
We’re proud to present a guest post from mental health advocate and blogger Charlotte Underwood (@XCharlotteFoxX) Mental health recovery is not something that you can cure over-night, in fact I am not sure that there is a cure, however I do know that it can be managed. It’s a day to day battle for most […]
Free blogging and video workshops for people in Glasgow with something to say about mental health
Great news! We’ve set dates for our next free skills workshops. Our free workshops 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 […]
What place and lack thereof has meant to me
This month we are exploring the theme of place. Community correspondent Pete shares his thoughts. Having a place to yourself is important. I’m sure most of us appreciate having a home, a base, somewhere you can feel safe and comfortable that is your own. For a while now I haven’t had this and it has […]
The Hilarious World of Depression and radio friends
My listening habits have changed somewhat recently. Normally I’m a huge consumer of music, Spotify has been like a best friend since it started. Recently thought I’ve got into listening to podcasts. Lots and lots of podcasts. Our project manager Rosie made a comment at our last community correspondents meeting that the radio is like […]
Carr Gomm Talk About the Role Rosebank Garden Plays in the Community
As part of our place theme, Project Manager Kenny from Carr Gomm’s Rosebank Gardens explains how place is important to a wide mix of community groups. In Rosebank we have 38 large plots these are shared between Carr Gomm Rosebank Garden project and community plot holders, the site is set in view of the beautiful […]
The House and the Special Spaces Within It
Community correspondent Marilena talks about her favourite place, as part of our latest theme on place. My favorite place at the moment for me is my house in Greece. I have strong emotional ties with my home as everyone. First it is the place where I have almost all of my books and where my […]
Study confirms that antidepressants do work
A post from our Project Co-ordinator Pete Love them or hate them, there is no denying antidepressants work. In a wide meta-analysis of previously conducted studies and research, scientists have confirmed that the drugs do work. And some types are shown to be more effective than others. I started by saying “love them or hate […]
Volunteer with Glasgow International 2018, Scotland’s largest contemporary art festival
Glasgow International 2018 is Scotland’s largest contemporary arts festivals. For three weeks from 20 April until 7 May, artists from around the world (and locally) will exhibit their work in venues around the city. Festival organisers are looking for volunteers to help run the festival. Positions include tour guides, festival photographers, digital assistants to help […]
