Puppy power: fighting depression with pet therapy
A post from @DrAlakbarov, our newest Community Correspondent A recent academic study by Miami University found that pet-owners had higher levels of self-esteem and conscientiousness than non pet-owners, tended to be less lonely and less fearful, and were more extrovert and less preoccupied. Furthermore, there was no evidence that people’s relationships with their pets came […]
Moving to Scotland was the best decision I ever made
@hippychick1987 Community Correspondent Ann Marie Sharpe shares her story When asked about the best decision I ever made, there is no doubt in my mind, or need to contemplate. Moving to Scotland, is by far the best choice I ever made, both for my mental health and for my life happiness. I moved from the north-east of […]
How you and the world have changed since you were born
There’s something about realising your place in the universe that can calm the soul. There’s something about recognising that the you and the world around you is in constant flux that can make all of our worries seem less significant. And there’s something about playing with a cool website that can be really fun and […]
How volunteering improves my mental health #selfmanagement
Glenn has lived with mental ill health for years, but volunteering helps him to manage his health and support other people towards recovery. We caught up with him at the volunteering and self management event as part of Self Management Week 2015. Here’s what Glenn thinks. Do you agree? Can volunteering have an impact on […]
Plan what you’ll see at the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival #SMHAFF
Passion: that’s the theme of the SMHAFF for 2015. The programme, which runs from October 10th to 31st looks packed with gems that challenge preconceptions of mental health. There are over 300 events, including films, literature, music and visual arts that look at the complex feelings and passions around mental wellbeing. Here’s the pick of […]
Wellbeing tattoos: “Every night, my moon will be there to calm you”
After our story about tattoos and mental wellbeing last week, we’ve been noticing hidden meanings etched on bodies everywhere. Rachel shared this picture of her calming tattoo, which bears the words “Every night, my moon will be there to calm you.” We loved the idea of a permanent feature on your body that reminds you of […]
This course will make you happy. The Dalai Lama says so
A post from our Project Manager @rosiehopes It’s not often that happiness makes the headlines, so it is quite exciting to see the news that the Dalai Lama has endorsed an evening course called “Exploring What Matters”, from Action for Happiness. The programme is nothing if not ambitious. It aims to provide a sort […]
Can volunteering can help you manage your health? #selfmanagementweek
Event: Oct 2, 11am-1pm, Alliance office, 349 Bath Street Glasgow Those of us who live with long-term conditions know that self-management requires a delicate balance. Sure, you need to get the right professional support and for some people, medication is important. You have to think about your diet and getting the right amount and right […]
Giving something back
A post from our Community Correspondent John Dane Fortunately, I am at a stage in my recovery where I am able to give something back. So, this week I found myself filling in forms to volunteer for a new project called Glasgow Action on Benefits. This week I start the first training course, which will […]
What’s the best decision you ever made? Our theme for autumn
It seems that summer is nearly over already and we’re looking at our Mind Waves theme for autumn. We want to know: what’s the best decision you ever made? It doesn’t have to be something major. It could even have been a bad decision that had a good outcome for your mental wellbeing. Here are […]
