Nicola’s story
The importance of treating yourself with compassion When a person gets to the dark stage of feeling suicidal, it is not inevitable that they will attempt suicide. Being able to spot the signs of these thoughts and try and help your friend or family member, does not mean you have to be a professional or […]
Dave’s blog
This wee article, a mere handful of paragraphs, is about actions. Being bereaved by suicide has had a seismic impact on my life. I can never truly define the scale of this, but it changed my relationships, career and lifestyle. I became unwell for several years. I see this clearly now with the blessing of […]
Jonathan’s story
Finding a new path through creativity Hello. My name is Jonathan, I’m 28 and live on the Isle of Lewis. I have been supported by Penumbra since 2014. In that same year, my support worker, Dave, said that I may be interested in an art group run by the Catch 23 drop-in centre. With Dave’s help, I […]
Lili’s story
Lili’s work supporting people bereaved by suicide My role with Penumbra Mental Health is in our service across in Ayrshire and Arran supporting people bereaved by suicide. This is a unique service that’s been informed and shaped by people’s lived experience (the NSPLG Lived Experience Panel). It has been a real privilege to support people […]
Bev’s story
Bev’s story After supporting my last client of the day which ran over, I hung up. My day did not finish there as I reflected back over the conversation, which then took me through the journey I have shared with my client so far. Her journey highlighted why I choose this job and why it […]
Jami and their IROC journey
Jami and their IROC journey Jami is a mental health charity that provides community-based services to the Jewish community across London. Support is delivered from four locality hubs, a social enterprise warehouse and Headroom Café, a coffee shop bringing mental health to the high street. In 2014 Jami launched a recovery strategy, a key element of […]
Delight as Milestone picks up prestigious award
Delight for Penumbra as Milestone picks up prestigious award Penumbra Milestone in Edinburgh has been awarded a prestigious health award during the Mental Health and Wellbeing Awards. Milestone won the award for most innovative mental health service with judges describing the team as “going the extra mile with excellent outcomes”. Penumbra Milestone is an alcohol-free 10-bed […]
NSPLG call for lived experience panel members
NSPLG call for lived experience panel members In August 2018 the Scottish Government published its new Suicide Prevention Action Plan: Every Life Matters. This sets out 10 actions to help reduce the country’s rate of deaths by suicide. It has a target to reduce the rate by 20% by 2022. The Scottish Government’s National Suicide Prevention Leadership […]
George’s story
George’s story Growing up in the Southside of Glasgow during the seventies and eighties was a great time and I’ve got loads of good memories. I did well at school and went on to have some good jobs. I loved all the punk music that came around in the late 70’s, my friend Jim was in […]
Charisse’s story
Charisse’s story I have been supported with my own and my family members mental and physical health over the 10 years I have worked for Penumbra. I started working with Penumbra on 01/09/08 as the administrator for Edinburgh & The East. I was based at Norton Park and my boss was Area Manager, Roy Heath. […]
