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Archive for December, 2011
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These are a few of my favourite things….
Sometimes when my mood is low I need to count my blessings very carefully. Simple things such as having food and... -
Worried about your finances or benefits? Don’t forget Advocacy in Wirral are there to help and support you!
What is Advocacy ? People experiencing mental ill-health are entitled to be in control of their own lives, but factors such... -
“Wired in to Recovery” Fantastic website to improve lives of those affected by drug and alcohol problems.
The ‘WIred In To Recovery’ Community is run by Wired In, a unique initiative developed ten years ago by Professor... -
Lots of fantastic opportunities for activities with Age UK Wirral (formerly Age Concern). Qualify aged just 50!
Active Ageing activities The Active Age Centre is based at Grange Baptist Church Hall in Whetstone Lane, Birkenhead, offering an exciting... -
Chris Shaw AIW and his more than 50 Mile “Over the Hill Challenge” Run around Wirral’s new Circuit Trail!
Hi everyone, Bit disjointed grammatically but here’s a hastily written account of a Wirral winter challenge 20thDecember 2011. The idea of having... -
Men & Depression. Informative RCPsych article.
This article is for: any man who feels depressed anyone whose husband, partner, brother, father and male friend seems depressed. Men seem to suffer from... -
Sadie Frost tells of struggle with depression during marriage to actor Jude Law
Mental Health Foundation Sadie Frost has spoken of her struggle with depression during her marriage to actor Jude Law, admitting she... -
Message from Chris Shaw AIW. Reflection on 2011 with APEx and looking forward to year ahead. And Happy Christmas!
Personal message from Chris Shaw CEO AIW After a year at AiW that feels like it has flashed by in a century... -
Hearing Voices? You are definitely not alone! Hear the stories of many famous people who find this a positive experience.
Famous People Who Hear Voices Anthony Hopkins Actor In 1993, in an interview in the News of the World, the Hollywood actor Anthony... -
North West Arts and Health Network. Excellent organisation designed to better understand the impact of creativity, culture and the arts on health and wellbeing.
M A N I F E S T O Part ONE Our manifesto is just as much about education as it... -
West Kirby Self Help Group – every Tuesday and all are very welcome!
West Kirby Self Help Group West Kirby Drop-in Centre is a facility for adults with mental health problems, and is open... -
The Valued Living Questionnaire by Kelly Wilson – Identifying SMART Goals in line with our Values and taking Committed Action for a More Meaningful Life. A personal account.
The Valued Living Questionnaire by Kelly Wilson is a useful tool for assessing and improving the different areas of your life in... -
FREE eBooks from Wirral Borough Council!
eBooks You can now download eBooks and eAudiobooks from WBC website free of charge. What is an eBook? eBook is short for electronic... -
Intuitive Recovery- Great website for re-education for drug and alcohol addictions.
Intuitive Recovery- Great website for re-education for drug and alcohol addictions. “To empower people through education to take back their lives and... -
“Sleep-deprived teenagers ‘triple chances of mental illness’ by spending nights online.” Important new research cited in The Telegraph.
Sleep-deprived teenagers ‘triple chances of mental illness’ by spending nights online Young people who rob themselves of sleep by spending all... -
Food and Mood. Great advice and tips from the Mental Health Foundation.
Food and Mood. Great advice and tips from the Mental Health Foundation. Most people are aware that a healthy diet is important... -
Shocking news. Summary of independent report commissioned by MIND on acute and crisis mental healthcare.
Listening to experience…… This is a summary of MIND’s independent inquiry into acute and crisis mental healthcare Crisis and acute mental health... -
What is “normal”? A blogger’s view on alleged universal ‘mental affliction’. Comment by Anna Raccoon.
What is ‘normal’? by ANNA RACCOON on JANUARY 31, 2011 I have been stirred into print this morning by a new ‘mental affliction’ discovered in... -
Mental health discrimination is coming from the top, not the public. Comment in The Guardian.
Mental health discrimination is coming from the top, not the public A campaign to educate people about mental health stigma is... -
Concerns Expressed Over Benefit Assessment Company
As most people know, the government has plans to phase out incapacity benefit and replace it with employment and support... -
Psychiatrist calls for lithium to be added to water. Irish Times. What do you think???
I have recently been alerted to this article in the Irish Times. I am still in shock and cannot believe this... -
Excellent international website for voice-hearers. Loads of facts, advice and a great online community to join.
Welcome message from the Intervoice Website. Because hearing voices is a much stigmatised experience we wanted to create a safe place...
