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 […]
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 […]