

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...


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...


My Lifelong Battle with Eating Disorders
My battle with mental illness began at such a young age that I don’t really know what it’s like not to have one. I became fearful and...


Body Image: Hating Myself
My only respite at the moment is sleep. For those few precious hours each night I don't have to be intensely uncomfortable in my own...

I'll Wait Until Tomorrow
Recovery seems to frequently be thwarted by the ‘do it tomorrow’s. It’s easy to get into a rut of thinking that you can put off the...


#GirlLove
Today I watched a video from YouTube’s Lilly Singh (aka Superwoman). Lilly explained how ‘Girl on Girl hate’ is too popular in our...


Festive Thanks!
The tree is up, presents wrapped, cards sent... It's definitely looking a lot like Christmas as the festivities approach at quite some...


Please Excuse Me While I Overshare
I’m probably guilty of oversharing; I’m a private person but when it comes to my mental health, I’m quite comfortable being open about my...


What Is It Like To Feel Suicidal?
It’s like the world has lost all colour, everything seems black and white. The orange in the Autumn leaves has faded to a dirty grey, the...