Ingredients for a Good Conversation
Time to Talk Day had a theme this year! The theme was ‘Ingredients’… talking about what ingredients are needed in order to have a good conversation about mental health. This theme got me thinking about my ideal setting for a good conversation, where have I had some of my best chats? What was involved? What would…
Mental Health 200 Years Ago
The way in which mental health treated has changed dramatically over the years. Although there is still a degree of stigma around mental health in today’s society, there are also many effective treatments available and a higher level of understanding in comparison to that of 200 years ago. A lot of people do not realise…
Time To Talk Day (07/02/19)
Each year, Time To Change set a date known as Time To Talk Day. This is a day where they encourage as many people as possible to come together and talk about mental health in an attempt to rip down the stigma that surrounds it. There are various events being held up and down the…
Mental Health and the Media
Mental health has been in the media for many years, but is it portrayed fairly and accurately? I recently heard people talking about how mental health is portrayed in the media, not just in the news, but on social media and television programs and movies. The two people discussing the topic were arguing about whether…
The Dull Month of January
I was going to write a post focusing on January Blues, but I have not had the motivation to complete it! It was a very formal piece and I thought it would be better, for myself and for my readers, if the post was more informal and light-hearted. I suppose you could say that my…
Grief and Mental Health
Grief affects people in various different ways, there is no set way to grieve. Sadly, we will all experience this feeling at some point in our lives, likely more than once. I have experienced loss, I have attended five funerals in my life, up to today, and each grieving process was different. So do not…
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…
The Tracing Co – A Review
Some of you may have seen my original review on this product, but it was lost when I re-designed SeeTheUniverse! Since I still use the product regularly and I am super excited about their upcoming products, I thought I would rewrite my review for my new readers to see. The Tracing Co is a small business…
Children and Mental Health
Mental health conditions do not only affect adults, but they also affect thousands of children. Everyone has mental health and it is important that it is well looked after, just like it is important to look after your physical health. Good mental health and well-being in children allow them to develop resilience to help them…
Men and Mental Health
There is still a large amount of stigma surrounding mental health today… but for some reason when it comes to male mental health the stigma increases. Despite the fact that women are more likely to be diagnosed with common mental health conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Panic Disorders, there are still…