‘If you have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), you feel like you’re on a roller coaster – not j
Sophie is a fellow Strong Young Minds volunteer who has recently joined the project; she wants to share her story of mental health with...
‘Things are different to how they used to be; they aren’t quite right yet but it’s going to take tim
Helen is 18 years old and has received help from the mental health services CAMHs and CLD from the age of 13. She’s agreed to talk with...
‘The strain of managing a chronic illness is something that even the strongest people struggle to de
Chloe is 19 years old. She suffers with two conditions which have a large effect on everyday life and her mental health, and is currently...
Things to Avoid Saying to People With Mental Health Problems
Recovery from a mental health condition is a complex and difficult journey that can be a full time endeavour. It’s not a a linear...
”Don’t be ashamed to go and get help. If you don’t get it at first, be persistent.”
Today Abi launched her #SpeakUpSYM blog page. The main focus of her blog is to publish interviews with local individuals about their...
Here’s to Those of Us Who Aren’t Graduating This Week
It’s graduation season. Facebook knows it, Instagram knows it; it feels like everyone in the world is graduating. If you can count...
Parents: You Will Come Out The Other Side
Emma Rawlins found herself in a position that a lot of parents are finding themselves in today. She had a teenage daughter that she loved...
Young Volunteers. Just Do It!
I am writing this as Dumfries and Galloway’s Third Sector Young Volunteer and Volunteer of the Year which is so amazing and I still can't...
Silence is Noisy
We’ve passed the seven month mark. Seven months since Mum died. I’m not sure when I’ll stop counting these milestones. Maybe it’ll happen...
I Haven't Got Time For Fun!
It can be far too easy to assume you haven’t got any time for a little self care, but in reality you can always find a small space for...
