A post from our Community Correspondent Marilena Balagianni Sleep is essential for our health, but most of us find it difficult to get enough. I think it is time to set the right priorities and get a good sleep, every night. Scientists don’t know exactly how much is enough and it could vary between individuals. […]
If you live with a long term condition, you’ll know that having a better life is about more than just doctors and medication. Gaining control of your own health and wellbeing, with support, is a great feeling. Our friends at the Self Management Network Scotland work with individuals and professionals to support people to manage […]
If you’ve been struggling with mental health problems, the first step to recovery can be a visit to your GP. But it can be a daunting thought. What if the doctor doesn’t listen? What if English isn’t your first language and you don’t know how to explain? Our friends at GAMH worked with co-trainers from […]
In some cultures, older people are respected, revered even. In ours, not so much. Everywhere we go, we see images of young beautiful people, anti-ageing products, older people referred to as “dinosaurs” or as a burden. The little media coverage that older people do receive tends to focus on what’s difficult: loneliness, dementia, social care. […]
A post from Mind Waves Steering Group Member @jennifermjones Last week I blogged about the effect that being involved in grassroots politics has had on my mental health. Put simply: the highs are really high, but the lows are really low. I set myself some rules to help keep myself safe – and I’d like […]
