A post one from of newest community correspondents Moray McNairn. Moray talks about a film that is important to him as part of our current theme exploring the importance of film in people’s lives. A film that had an impact on me was Midnight Cowboy. I first saw this in the 70’s, the music, everything […]
Archive | January, 2018
It’s #TimeToTalk Day
Today See Me Scotland is co-hosting the first ever UK wide Time to Talk day, with partner organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is the first time this has happened, after the day becoming a massive event in England over the past few years, run by Time to Change. Too many people with […]
For me, a good conversation means a lack of eye contact and an easy means of distraction #timetotalk
A post from our Project Manager @rosiehopes Are there any four words in this world more frightening than “we need to talk“? I know how important it is to talk about the things we struggle with, but I’ve always been more likely to run away than open up if someone wants to “have a conversation”. […]
Can Movies Improve Your Mental Wellbeing?
Our current Mind Waves theme is Film, and specifically films that are important or the ways in which enjoying a film are important to them. I love watching movies. When I’m feeling down I even have some comfort films that I re-watch to perk me up. I know I’m not alone. Lots of people get […]
A Review of Paddington 2 by Elizabeth
(Image used under fair use) Below is a review of Paddington 2 from community correspondent, Elizabeth Cassidy. **Warning, there be spoilers!** Paddington is a CGI bear, but everything I felt watching the film was so real. My feelings were so up and down. Paddington bear almost drowned which made me sad, but I was glad […]
Have Your Say – Social Isolation and Loneliness Strategy – Glasgow consultation event
A new national strategy is being developed to tackle loneliness and social isolation in Scotland. This is a pretty big deal and is one of the first of its kind in the world. Social isolation is an issue that can effect anyone at any age and the associated feelings of loneliness can result in poor […]
Art for Wellbeing with LGBT Health
LGBT Health and Wellbeing Glasgow is hosting the first Art for Wellbeing class of 2018 this coming Monday (22 Jan). Art can play a big role in recovery and these sessions are perfect for folk to start out getting creative in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. No artistic experience is necessary to come along and […]
Tips for Building More Activity Into Your Life
Community correspondent Pete offers some tips for making fitness fun. A few things help me deal with depression and anxiety. Meds, talking, eating well (mostly), and some form of exercise. I usually have to do some combination of, or all of them to really feel like I’m keeping on top of things. The thing I […]
GAMH at The Gathering 2018 – #SCVOGathering
Our friends from GAMH will be part of the Health and Wellbeing Zone at SCVO organised 2018 The Gathering event. The Gathering welcomes thousands of people from the third sector to meet to share their work. The public are more than welcome to come along and find out more about what charities, community groups, and […]
New Year’s Resolution? Pick one that’s right for you
It is the new year and all of us at Mind Waves hope you had a good one. New year for most of us is a time of optimism for the future and a chance to make some positive changes. I’m here to talk about new year’s resolutions. I’ve never been great at making resolutions. […]
