Mental Health

Crisis Teams: A Service User’s Perspective

Having moved around quite a bit, I have had interactions with various Crisis Teams in different areas; my experiences with whom have been very different - from excellent, to downright negligent.

Crisis Services: A Bipolar Warrior’s Perspective (Guest Post)

Ann-Marie shares her experiences with mental health crisis services.

Self-Care Tips for the Anxious Mama (Guest Post)

Natasha shares her top self-care tips for mums who live with anxiety.

What Makes A Good Care Co-ordinator?: A Service User’s Perspective

Having had mixed experiences with different Care Co-ordinators, I have put together a list of the ideal traits/skills that I, as a service user, value and think are crucial in a Care Co-ordinator.

My Grandfather’s Suicide: A Lesson in Empathy (Guest Post)

Have you ever had a night that was so emotionally charged that you remember every moment?

Bipolar II: A Journey To Diagnosis And Beyond (Guest Post)

"Finding out you have Bipolar Disorder, type II, can sometimes be jarring. It took a while in my case."

World Suicide Prevention Day

10th September 2019 is World Suicide Prevention Day.

Mental Health and Exercise

Exercise does not cure mental illness. There. I said it.

Celebrating Mini-Achievements

As part of my recovery, and with encouragement from my CPN, I've started to look at my days differently.

A Letter To My Old Teacher

You probably don't remember me. But I remember you.

Mental Illness and Rediscovering Enjoyment

When your energy and motivation are so low, it can be difficult to find enjoyment in anything.

Mental Illness is a Thief

Mental illness can rob you of everything, down to your very reason for existing.

Learning How To Be Happy

Life has taken an unexpected turn.

When Life Seems Relentless

Dealing with one thing after another.

Battle Against Self-Harm

Celebrating a victory.

Recovery Is Not Linear

Last night, I had a blip.

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