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Stand Up Against Bullying #MakeANoise

I distinctly remember being about nine or ten and mentioning to a teacher, who asked me why I was crying, that I was being bullied. They...

'Make a Difference for Men & Boys'

I believe in equality and it’s something I spend time thinking about… working out new ways to try and reach out to people in need, help...

Opening up can be difficult for some people, however it can be one of the best decisions you can mak

Opening up – it is a hard thing to do. Especially if you feel like no one cares. Back in 2012 when my best friend moved to the other side...

Gain Strength From Fear

I can't decide if Timehop and Facebook memories are helpful and motivating or really difficult at the moment. I've been faced with daily...

Painting The Psychiatric Ward

The psychiatric ward I am in felt rather clinical with it’s white walls and grey doors. There was no colour, nothing to look at as you...

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...

Thank You Adele

I wanted to take a moment to thank Adele for releasing her new song ‘Hello’. It’s a beautiful song and of course her amazing talent...

Mum Passed Away Yesterday

Ever since I started writing about Mum’s illness, part of my brain must have known that I would have to write this post at some point,...

Panic Can Be Silent

Today I panicked. It had been building up I think, ethics deadline, work, uni work… I’m on top of it but it’s scary and there’s a lot of...

Re-Integrating With The World Is Difficult

After spending quite some time in a psychiatric ward, I am finding it difficult to re-integrate with the world around me. It’s like the...

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‘If you have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), you feel like you’re on a roller coaster – not j

‘Things are different to how they used to be; they aren’t quite right yet but it’s going to take tim

‘The strain of managing a chronic illness is something that even the strongest people struggle to de

Things to Avoid Saying to People With Mental Health Problems

”Don’t be ashamed to go and get help. If you don’t get it at first, be persistent.”

Here’s to Those of Us Who Aren’t Graduating This Week

Parents: You Will Come Out The Other Side

Young Volunteers. Just Do It!

Silence is Noisy

I Haven't Got Time For Fun!

‘If you have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), you feel like you’re on a roller coaster – not j

‘Things are different to how they used to be; they aren’t quite right yet but it’s going to take tim

‘The strain of managing a chronic illness is something that even the strongest people struggle to de

Things to Avoid Saying to People With Mental Health Problems

”Don’t be ashamed to go and get help. If you don’t get it at first, be persistent.”

Here’s to Those of Us Who Aren’t Graduating This Week

Parents: You Will Come Out The Other Side

Young Volunteers. Just Do It!

Silence is Noisy

I Haven't Got Time For Fun!

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