A post from one of our Community Correspondents This is my third Christmas since being diagnosed with my depressive disorder. I’d grip you with a dark tale of being depressed at the cheeriest time of year; all the melancholy of a John Lewis advert rolled into a piece of cinematic misery, but without the sigh […]
There’s a real buzz about Glasgow with the Commonwealth Games, but for those of us who experience anxiety, it can all feel a bit much. Crowds, unpredictable public transport and big fences blocking our usual routes can aggravate anxiety and panic attacks. We asked you to give us your tips to reduce anxious feelings and […]
Good ideas can lead to other good ideas. A few years ago people in Glasgow were looking for ways to increase community-based options for women who had mental health problems around the time of having a baby but who did not need specialist support. This resulted in a project with mums in 4 different areas, […]
On Monday 13 May, Shared Strengths organised and hosted its first event for individuals and family members who have lived experience of self harm and for staff who provide services. Over 80 people attended the event at the Albany Centre in Glasgow from across Scotland. The purpose was to raise the profile of Shared Strengths, […]
90% of people who are in touch with a Mental Health Forum are in touch with an activity that helps keep them well. People who have a recovery plan are often more likely to be doing activities such as volunteering and getting involved in community groups. Over half the people had a physical health problem […]
On Monday 18th March 2013, SRN hosted their fifth national mental health recovery conference in Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium. Around 300 delegates from Scotland and beyond came together for a packed programme of guest speakers, innovative presentations and ‘open space’ discussions; while another 100 or so watched the live webcast. To find out more about the […]
One of the many good things about the event run by Scottish Recovery Network was meeting people and hearing what they thought. We asked some people to send us their reflections to add to what we heard on the day. So this is a joint piece from the Mind Waves team and from New Horizons […]
Open your mind to a story depicting the harsh reality of life on a psychiatric ward. Join the patients, and prepare to enjoy both highs and lows throughout this emotional roller-coaster. Taking over the Asylum proved to be a hit in Glasgow at the Citizens Theatre before moving on to the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh. […]
Geoff Huggins spoke for Government at the SRN Conference to address the needs of Scotland’s mental health and wellbeing. He is the Head of the Mental Health team. He talked about how he believes in promoting well-being and preventing mental illness in the first place. The National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being aims […]
Like other Mind Waves reporters, I went along to this year’s Scottish Recovery Network Gathering at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Now, I’m new to all this. I had no idea what to expect, who I would see, or what would be going on, despite having a programme brochure for the event. I went in green and […]
