Permission to dream #sdsdream2015
Since April last year, people with mental health problems been entitled to have more of a say in their support. The Self-Directed Support Act gives you the right to choose what your life looks like and who is involved in supporting you. But it’s not always easy to figure out what you want from life. […]
What #oscar winner Birdman says about mental wellbeing
A review from our Community Correspondent Emily McCurrie @caminosmem 3/5 Rated 15 I saw this film before the Oscars and it hadn’t originally caught my eye, but my partner suggested it and after seeing the trailer I really liked the look of it. I’ve become a bit of superhero junkie of late but unfortunately was […]
What makes me feel free
A post from our Community Correspondent Donald Hosie I feel free when I am on horseback. The feeling of exhilaration when you are galloping through woodland is one of the best. You and the horse in harmony, acting as one. The horse trusts you to know where you are going and you trust the animal […]
What my art has taught me about myself
An audio clip from our Community Correspondent David Bradley It’s well known that art can help us to express our feelings. But for David, it’s more than that. When he looks at his paintings, he understands more about himself. He explains here. Transcript: I just think, how art has helped me. Life isn’t pefect, when […]
I can’t believe I’m starting university
A post from our Community Correspondent John Dane What are goals? Not for me the twenty feet by eight feet goals of a football pitch, but the much more personal goals I have been able to see and achieve with the help and support of my wonderful support staff, all at my own pace. At […]
What’s your dream? #SDSdream2015
A guest contribution from our friend Claire from @OTBCommunities We’re holding an event on March 4 to look at how self-directed support can work for people with mental health problems: Permission to Dream 2015. As part of the preparation, we have been thinking about our dreams and the things we would like to achieve with […]
Reasons to be mindful #mindfulness
A few years ago, most people would have looked at you blankly if you’d mentioned mindfulness. The idea of meditation was associated with hippies and eastern religion, but in recent times it has entered the Scottish mainstream. Many people now talk about it as a simple and practical way of improving mental wellbeing- and more. […]
LGBT History Month: resources for schools
This month is LGBT History Month and we’re glad to see that there’s a focus on education. According to LGBT Youth, as many as 40% young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender report having experienced mental illness. And 70% say that they’ve faced bullying and homophobic attitudes. […]
5 ways to get through Valentine’s Day
Do you know what? I don’t know if I’ve ever met someone who likes Valentine’s Day. If you’re single, you feel lonely. If you’re in a relationship, you feel inadequate. If you’ve just broken up… don’t even think about it. Of course, your mental wellbeing can take a knock at any time of the […]
How snowboarding has changed my life: a young carer’s story
Life as a young carer isn’t always easy. Robert says that snowboarding gives him a way to let off steam and enjoy himself. And he’s found that it’s helped his confidence in every area of his life. Here, he is interviewed by Gerry about how snowboarding has changed his life. This was the GAMH Young […]
