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'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...

Where'd All The Good People Go?

I'm deeply saddened by the recent events in Paris. I'm sad that there is such tragedy and terror in the world and I hate seeing...

Funerals Are Weird

Mum's funeral was last Friday. We chose to have a small service at the crematorium in the morning followed by a larger thanksgiving...

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...

Slow Down, Your Mum Died Last Week

Mum had terminal cancer for 20 months, and the more ill she got, the more my life changed. I went from changing pretty much nothing in my...

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...

The First Days of Grief

Mum died on Friday. She had a ‘good death’. Those in palliative medicine define a ‘good death’ as one where the dying person is symptom...

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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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