Make digital inclusion a reality for people with learning disabilities #LDweek2015

Here at Mind Waves, we know the difference that feeling included in the online world can make to your mental wellbeing. In theory, the internet is the great leveller. People who were previously excluded from socialising, work and lots of other things that make life better, can now access them. But many people with disabilities […]

Why employers should do more to understand mental health

A post from our Project Manager Rosie McIntosh @rosiehopes There’s a story in today’s press about the strain placed on employers by mental health. There’s something about the tone of this story and others like it that doesn’t sit well with me. It always seems that people with mental health problems are being cast as […]

A whistlestop tour of #rightsforlife

If you’re interested in mental health and rights, there’s only been one place to be this week: the Rights for Life Conference in Glasgow. There are around 250 delegates, but double that number registered in the hope of attending. That’s mean there’s been loads of activity online, which is pretty exciting for us. Here’s an […]

Fight with Power ‘n’ Truth

A poem about self-stigma and prejudice from our Community Correspondent Robert Terry Fight with Power ‘n’ Truth, 22/05/2015 I found prejudice in my head We all breathe air ‘n’ we all bleed red Find the prejudice in your head Evicted said prejudice from my head We all… bleed red Deal with the prejudice own your […]

Community Correspondent John Dane

I had no clue what sociology was, but I’m studying it and enjoying it

A post from our Community Correspondent John Dane This month I thought I would write about something positive. At the beginning of the year, Jenny from GAMH asked if I would be interested in doing an accredited taster course in sociology. I found myself saying yes, even though I hadn’t a clue what sociology was […]

Community Correspondent Lorna Cosh

Voicing my opinions helps me avoid dark thoughts

Community Correspondent Lorna Cosh explains how she has benefited from being involved with Mind Waves When Rosie first told us about Mind Waves, I wondered what it was all about. I still couldn’t stop thinking that someone was going to stick sensors on my head to measure my brainwaves! But when the Community Correspondents get […]