A story in a poem: sign up for a free creative writing course in Glasgow for people with stories about migration
At Mind Waves, we know the power of a story. So, we were really interested to hear about a new project from Migrant Voice Network that will offer 18-30 year-olds the chance to learn skills and tell their story of migration and how it has affected their lives. A Story in a Poem will run […]
Still not decided who to vote for? Here’s what the parties say about #mentalhealth from @AllianceScot
I don’t know if it’s because the weather has been so miserable (hail, in April?!) but it feels as if May- and the election- has just crept up from nowhere. Here we are, just one more sleep until we go to the polls for the Scottish parliamentary election. There’s so much information to digest, on […]
Sitting down to knit and create gives you time out from life
Our Correspondent @carriejwebb went along to #yarnfest2016 and spoke to people about how knitting helps mental wellbeing. Here’s what they told her: Julie Nelson Rhodes @julietillyflop– Graphic Designer, Knitter and Crafter “I was about 8 or 9 when we started learning to knit in school: it was something the girls did when the boys went […]
How my trusty smartphone is helping me get a good night’s sleep
A post from Community Correspondent Emma Goodlad, who is keeping a diary about sleep I found it ironic that the day after I submitted my first blog, I had my first really bad day in a while. I’m realising this is just part of the journey I’m on, that each day is different. I have […]
You’re in a safe place, relax in your space
A poem about bed and wellbeing from our Community Correspondent David Bradley Bed When you’re at the end of the day. And no answers have come your way. When nothing you think can make a link, when things seems dark and out of sight go to the bedroom put on the lamplight. Go to your […]
“When I was very ill, #knitting gave me a sense of accomplishment”
Our Correspondent @carriejwebb caught up with knitters at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival to ask them how knitting and mental wellbeing are connected. Here’s what they told her. Karie Westermann @KarieBookish – Knitter, Designer and Writer I cannot remember not being able to knit. I was taught by my great-grandmother when I was around four. I […]
Bed, sleep, head: a sleep diary from @GoodladEmma
The first installment of a sleep diary from Community Correspondent Emma Goodlad Lately, due to a number of factors, my sleep routine, and ability to get out of bed has been all over the place. Tiredness has been an issue for over a year now, with periods where due to mental illness, I feel constantly […]
Sometimes being in bed and feeling safe and secure is what you need
A post from our Community Correspondent Jim Jarsdel Some of my lowest moments have been spent in bed. When I feel shit, low, miserable, hurt, scared, or lonely, I will often retreat to bed. Sometimes I force myself to go to sleep because I want to shut myself away from the pain, other times I’ll […]
Knitting stops me from unravelling: what I learned about why people knit
A post from @CarrieJWebb A couple weeks ago I attempted to visit my favourite cafe-bar for a cuppa (read: glass of wine) after a long day. Akva was rammed- at 5.30pm on a Thursday! It took about 60 seconds of me wandering about looking for a spare table before realising that 80% of the customers […]
Please listen
From our Community Correspondent John Dane Please Listen Today I’m Not Mad I’m Just Really Sad Because Most People Don’t Listen To Me I Shut Myself Away That’s Just How I Stay Because Most People Don’t Listen To Me But Now I’ve Got Hope I’ve Found Some Support And I Know That They Listen To […]
