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Suicide & Stigma

Trigger warnings for discussions on suicide, suicide attempts, and harmful stigma.

Suicide Prevention Awareness

We're about to head into September, which is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, with World Suicide Prevention Day also on 10th September each year.

Mental Health

The Red Flags I Ignored

My relationship history isn't great... but one relationship caused more pain and damage to my soul than I've ever admitted.

Misc

A Letter to the Other Side

Today would have been your 42nd birthday. Instead, it's your first birthday on the other side.

Cats

Cats and Mental Health

Are our furry friends beneficial to our mental health?

Mental Health

Returning To Employment After A Mental Breakdown (Guest Post)

Hannah shares her experience of attempting to re-enter the workforce after a significant mental breakdown.

Mental Health

There Can Be Life After Mental Illness (Guest Post)

Today's guest post comes from Bill MacPhee, as he takes on the subject of life after mental illness.

Mental Health

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?

Mental Health

World Suicide Prevention Day

10th September 2019 is World Suicide Prevention Day.

Mental Health

Why I Love Samaritans

Those of you who know me will probably know that I am a huge advocate for the work that Samaritans do, and today I would like to tell you why.

Mental Health

My Experience in a Psychiatric Hospital

*** TRIGGER WARNING *** This post discusses my experience in a psychiatric hospital, which was not at all pleasant (to put it mildly). If you are at risk of being triggered or upset by this topic, emotive descriptions of my feelings during my stay, and topics such as suicide attempts and self-harm, then please do not read any further.

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Suicide & Stigma

Suicide Prevention Awareness

On Sobriety

The Red Flags I Ignored

A Letter to the Other Side

Cats and Mental Health

Returning To Employment After A Mental Breakdown (Guest Post)

There Can Be Life After Mental Illness (Guest Post)

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

World Suicide Prevention Day

Why I Love Samaritans

My Experience in a Psychiatric Hospital