My Experience of Being Sectioned – By Stewart Bint
In many ways, being sectioned was a bittersweet experience. On the one hand frightening and overwhelming, but on the other, warm and comforting – forming protection against the outside world. My counsellor had originally admitted me as a voluntary patient to a private psychiatric clinic – the Woodbourne Priory in Birmingham – for stress and…
Why Going Barefoot is Vital for My Mental Well-being: by Stewart Bint
Going barefoot almost all the time is not just part of who I am now…it formed a vital aspect of my recovery from severe mental illness. The fact that my bare feet are constantly connected with the ground, drawing in the powerful energy from the earth, is a coping strategy devised when I was released…
Teach a Person to Fish: By Stewart Bint
There’s an old saying: “Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach a person how to fish and they feed themselves for life.” The same is true of coping strategies. A good coping strategy means we can all better manage our day-to-day struggles without constant input from mental health professionals…
Disability and Mental Health: By Estelle
I’m not going to lie to you. Living with a disability is hard. Some days are easier but mostly it is hard. I like to think that I am a strong independent woman, I put on a very good face and I try to live through each day ignoring my disability, my emotions and my…
Late Diagnosis of Autism: An Interview with Aspling
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Aspling (also known as ‘Girl on the Spectrum) about her late diagnosis of autism. I found this interview very interesting as an individual who has not had much experience in regards to autism. I hope that you too find it interesting to read! So let’s begin: When were…