Lived experience at the heart of Penumbra Mental Health
Putting lived experience at the heart of our new brand Penumbra Mental Health has today unveiled its new brand campaign through a series of powerful films featuring people who share their lived experience journeys. The charity is the largest employer of mental health peer workers in Scotland with 20% of its teams in peer support […]
Volunteer with Penumbra Mental Health!
Volunteer with Penumbra Mental Health! The big question is, could you volunteer with Penumbra Mental Health? At Penumbra Mental Health, we support people on their journey to better mental health. Across Aberdeenshire, we’ve just launched an exciting new support service. And we’re looking for people aged 18 and over to join us as Peer Volunteers! […]
Andy’s story
Discovering a new confidence during my mental health journey I am the middle child with a older sister and younger brother. I have always been more of the naïve and softer one out of my siblings, sometimes even called the child out of the three of us. I am a lover of comic books and […]
Volunteer with Penumbra Mental Health in Aberdeen City!
Join our peer volunteer network in Aberdeen City! At Penumbra Mental Health, we support people on their journey to better mental health. Across Aberdeen City, we’ve just launched an exciting new support service. And we’re looking for people aged 18 and over to join us as Peer Volunteers! What does the service aim to do? […]
Jeanette’s story
There are always brighter days ahead Hello, my name is Jeanette. I am 24 years old and a 3rd year Public Sociology student. I currently do a lot of volunteering with various organisations such as Who Cares? Scotland, Children in Scotland – advisory group Changing Our World. I first came across Penumbra Mental Health when […]
Jack’s story
Accepting the past and looking to the future I’m an eastend boy born and bred. I’m one of seven children who grew up in Garthamlock in Glasgow and some of us have suffered various addiction problems. My mum died of cancer when I was sixteen and my dad died in my arms three years later […]
Robbie’s story
Robbie and Glenn’s fundraising marathon Last year I was going through a very difficult time in life, where I felt like my world had collapsed and my life had come to a complete halt. I had lost someone very close to me and I was struggling in a way I’d never experienced before. A friend […]
Sarah’s story
Sarah’s (rather chilly) leap for wellbeing The cold burns against my skin, numbing it instantly. I wade out, knowing that the icy water stabbing against my legs is an inevitable part of this. A bitter blanket weaving about my body welcoming me, a dear friend; I plunge violently in, gasping, salt water teasing my lips. […]
Ian’s story
Two packets of crisps and….the rule of thirds? Hi everybody – as usual it’s almost 2 am. Two packets of crisps and a bar of chocolate at my side as sup-port plus a mug of tea made three hours ago which now is a little chilly. Invigorating though. Anyway, apologies, for rambling on. Is that […]
Harriet’s story
My plan to self-disrupt was scunnered by a squish Don’t underestimate the little things you do for your friend, family, or loved one who needs support. Those gestures are like rays of light in a dark, dark room. I can tell you this as I have been in that room many times. What do you […]
