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A Compassionate Ethos of Self-Empowerment
A Compassionate Ethos of Self-Empowerement Back in 2017, I was struggling with depression and substance use, and I was sectioned with psychosis. Since then, getting
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Exploring North Berwick shore
Exploring North Berwick shore Penumbra Peer Support colleagues at Saint Stephen’s Court and Firrhill services, along with partnered Volunteer Edinburgh staff, accompanied our supported people
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Steve’s approach to supporting young people
Steve’s approach to supporting young people It’s an upsetting truth that mental health services are not serving young people well. Pick up a newspaper and
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Rachael’s 1 Million Steps for Penumbra
Rachael’s 1 Million Steps for Penumbra I have challenged myself to do 1 million steps over 50 days, to raise money for the new Penumbra
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Danni-Jo’s Journey: Climbing Scotland’s Highest Mountain
Danni Jo’s Journey: Climbing Scotland’s Highest Mountain Anybody who knows me, will know I have always had a passion for mental health, and have dedicated
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Rich Howells and his blueballs adventures
Rich’s wellbeing adventures with the Edinburgh Blue Balls By anyone’s standards I have been pretty unlucky throughout my life. Despite this adversity I have always
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They’re not just fundraisers, they’re people’s stories
They’re not just fundraisers, they’re people’s stories When I think about especially poignant fundraisers I think, gosh there are so many! For many of our fundraisers,
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A Melting Pot of Mental Health Approaches
A Melting Pot of Mental Health Approaches Stunning architecture, warm weather, clean streets, and welcoming people are all things I discovered about Vilnius, the capital
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Louise’s Tough Mudder Diary
Louise’s Tough Mudder Diary Last weekend I competed in the Tough Mudder event. The event was a 10K running route with a series of 20
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