I’m fine/ Save me : The tattoo that shows two sides of mental health
Tattoos are interesting. They are both deeply personal and profoundly public. It’s not surprising that for many people, they make a strong statement about our priorities and wellbeing. Some people go for a motto for life. Think “carpe diem” and “memento mori”. Some choose the name of a loved one, or an image of something […]
Access all areas #doorsopenday 2015
They say that when you’re walking around Glasgow, all you have to do is look up and you’ll be amazed. Our city has some amazing architecture and some brilliant stories to tell. And next week you don’t even have to bother to look up. You can walk right in the front door- for free, […]
I am the woman
Community Correspondent Lorna Cosh speaks up for every invisible woman. This is the Mind Waves contribution to Women’s Protest 2015: a celebration of 100 years since the Glasgow rent strikes. There is a proud tradition in Glasgow of women taking a stand and changing things. One hundred years ago, Glasgow women took a huge risk […]
Digital volunteers: one-to-one learning in Glasgow’s libraries
We spend a lot of time talking about the benefits of being online, but what about people who just don’t have the skills or confidence to do it? Even the thought of signing up for a class, with all its school-style connotations can be intimidating. That’s why we love this idea from @GlasgowLife . Instead […]
New statistics show fewer suicides in Scotland
We always try to find the positive side of a story, but it’s never easy to find good news about suicide. We know that even one death by suicide is too many. But it’s also true that even one life that has not been lost must be good news. We were pleased to read new […]
Life in the ward
A guest post from @bobbymanflu Paul Graham . This is an edited excerpt from Paul’s blog, which takes a light-hearted and honest look at the time he spent as an in-patient in a psychiatric unit. Things moved on day to day, the Fife Circle maintaining some sort of order. I lay in bed a […]
A new strategy for missing people in Scotland
We’ve all seen it. A poster in a shop window, or taped to a lamp-post shows a friendly face and the word “missing”. We hope they’ll be okay. We wonder if they chose to leave and how they felt when they did. We worry it could be someone we love next time. Or that it […]
Living life. What could you change to feel better? #LLday2015
At Mind Waves, we talk a lot about the little things that make a difference to our mental wellbeing. So it’s great to see that the NHS has devoted a day- August 25- to encouraging people to focus on the changes that can make you feel better. NHS Living Life Day is a chance to […]
Over the Wall: free festival at Gartnavel Royal, Sat 29 Aug
If you’re looking for a family-friendly, fun and free festival, head along to Gartnavel Royal Hospital this Saturday, 1-5pm. Over the Wall is an annual event that brings together people who use mental health services and the wider community to have a great day. There will be animals, theatre, arts and music from RM Hubbert, […]
Is social media good for your mental wellbeing?
A post from our Project Manager @rosiehopes Look at that girl. Isn’t she happy? Isn’t she bronzed and beautiful and glorious in that retro filter? Look! She’s even carrying balloons to celebrate how great her life is. How can we ever compare? But, look a bit closer and you start to wonder, is it really practical […]
