Understanding Mental health

Reflections on Resilience: My Journey Through Postpartum Psychosis
Reflections on Resilience: My Journey Through Postpartum Psychosis
Embracing the Struggle: The Beginning of My Postpartum Psychosis Journey As the calendar turned its page to March 1st, 2024, I found myself enveloped in a myriad of emotions, marking... Read more...
Recognising toxicity and steps to remove it from your path
Recognising toxicity and steps to remove it from your path
While many people enrich our lives with positivity and support, there are some who, unfortunately, bring a toxic cloud into our worlds. Today, let's explore the vibrant path of steering clear... Read more...
Fighting the Stereotype Surrounding Foster Care
Fighting the Stereotype Surrounding Foster Care
‘Tracey Beaker’ and ‘The Dumping Ground’ are two things that spring to mind when thinking about foster care. As a care experienced young person I am fighting back. Young people... Read more...
Rediscovering Joy: Rebuilding My Personality Islands After Postpartum Recovery
Rediscovering Joy: Rebuilding My Personality Islands After Postpartum Recovery
Hey there, Brave Souls! Imagine we're having a heart-to-heart, sharing stories and sipping tea. Today, I want to take you on an extended journey through the incredible world of core... Read more...
Postpartum Psychosis? Oh I had that….
Postpartum Psychosis? Oh I had that….
In the two and a half years since the onset of my wife’s illness I have heard these words many times. I can count on the fingers of a single... Read more...
Healing by Humour
Healing by Humour
Stress and its kryptonite A good laugh has great short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your... Read more...
My Journey through Postpartum Psychosis: Overcoming Darkness to Find Light
My Journey through Postpartum Psychosis: Overcoming Darkness to Find Light
A Perfect Birth and Unexpected Challenges  The 21st of February, 2021, will forever remain etched in my memory as a day of pure bliss and anticipation. That day my daughter... Read more...
Breaking the Chains of Misunderstanding: A Compassionate Exploration of Schizophrenia
Breaking the Chains of Misunderstanding: A Compassionate Exploration of Schizophrenia
When it comes to mental health, few conditions are as shrouded in misconceptions and stigma as schizophrenia. Often portrayed sensationalistically in media, it's time to lift the veil on this... Read more...
The Power of Journaling: Keeping Overthinking at Bay
The Power of Journaling: Keeping Overthinking at Bay
Do you often find yourself trapped in a cycle of overthinking, where your mind races with a flurry of thoughts, worries, and scenarios? If so, you're not alone. Overthinking can... Read more...
Navigating Bad Days: Strategies for Coping and Self-Care
Navigating Bad Days: Strategies for Coping and Self-Care
Introduction: Everyone experiences those tough days when the weight of the world feels heavier than usual. It's essential to have a toolkit of coping strategies to help you weather the... Read more...
Embracing the Battle Within: Celebrating Small Wins Over Anxiety
Embracing the Battle Within: Celebrating Small Wins Over Anxiety
In the restless depths of a mind's embrace, a valiant warrior stands ready to confront her fears. Anxiety's relentless grip wages an internal battle, as shadows linger and thoughts intertwine.... Read more...
Embarking on Postpartum Psychosis Recovery: Navigating Healing, PTSD, and OCD
Embarking on Postpartum Psychosis Recovery: Navigating Healing, PTSD, and OCD
Bringing a precious life into this world is an incredible journey, but for some mums, the postpartum period can throw unexpected challenges their way. Postpartum psychosis, though rare, is a... Read more...