‘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...
But What If I fail?
I'm staring at the screen, wishing the words would come easier. They're there, wrapped up in some part of my head that feels a little...
Slam Poem
Subtext: It’s everywhere. It’s in the way you say “I’m a little busy right now” When what you’re actually saying is: “I don’t want to...
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...
Change
Change, whether it is big or small, can have an impact on your mental health. It is something that can go on in anyone’s life, no matter...
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...
We need to get young people talking
If I could share some wisdom with my younger self, I think it would be the following: Times will get hard, but you will get through them...
Be more awesome than last year!
2015 – A year which was full of up and downs, I put my school life behind me and it was all about college and getting the relevant...
#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...
