Steven’s story
Steven’s story I’ve had an ongoing battle with drug use for over 20 years which led me down a dark path. I was in a place where I was miserable and I couldn’t see a way out. My mental health deteriorated so badly to a point where I frequently overdosed on drugs. I was desperate […]
New self-harm support service for Dundee
New self-harm support service for Dundee We recently launched a new self-harm service in Dundee. It’s being funded by Inspiring Scotland as part of a Scotland wide initiative that brings together, and supports organisations to provide, a range of support services across communities. People can self-refer to the service and can also be referred by […]
Author donates book sales to Penumbra
Author donates sales of books to Penumbra We were thrilled when author and friend of Penumbra, Alan Ormiston, contacted us to say that he’s written a book of poetry with proceeds from its sale going to help our work in supporting 1800 adults and young people each week. Read more about Alan’s motivation for his […]
Kristopher’s life changing #CycleForPenumbra
Kristopher’s life changing #CycleForPenumbra My name is Kristopher, I’m 20 years old, and born and raised in the granite city. I am attempting to cycle the distance of Britain (874 miles) in 15 days to raise money for the mental health charity, Penumbra. Also to raise awareness to the subject of mental health as a […]
Dave’s story
Dave’s story At times, people tell me they’re not creative, but I like to think we all are. I have never seen myself as someone who can paint or draw. But part of the ongoing See Me box-making project, I have tried both of these. 15 years ago, I would probably have politely declined the opportunity […]
Joining forces for Scotland’s mental health
Policy advocacy is a big part of Penumbra’s work in being a part of the public conversation around mental health and with the Scottish Parliament elections just around the corner, we’ve partnered up with some key players in Scotland’s mental health sector to form the Scottish Mental Health Partnership. Ahead of polling day, read our […]
Do we still need the anti-stigma movement? (spoiler: yes!)
Do we still need the anti-stigma movement? (spoiler: yes!) Campaigning for change is a tricky business. I say that because most regular campaigns have a neat timeline with a distinct end point and tangible goals. Achieving a cultural shift on the other hand takes time. It requires passion, persistence, and patience (alliteration not intended). The […]
Thanks for the journey, it’s been a privilege
Earlier this year I made a big decision. I announced my retirement from Penumbra. I have had the great honour of working for Penumbra for 30 years and of being Chief Executive for 22 of those years. I will be leaving at the end of September and our Board are currently advertising for my successor. […]
Penumbra publishes unique ARBD toolkit
Innovations team publish unique ARBD wellbeing toolkit he Innovations team here at Penumbra have just launched a unique self-management toolkit for people living with ARBD (alcohol related brain damage). The team at Penumbra developed the toolkit in tandem with colleagues and residents in its two ARBD services located in Edinburgh’s Milestone and Glasgow’s Supported Living […]
Find out why Dave’s #RunningForPenumbra
Dave’s #RunningForPenumbra: find out what’s inspired him It’s hard to pin down exactly why I chose to fundraise for Penumbra. Knowing the importance of good mental health, having lived through extremely tough experiences of a number of close family members, and being aware of the male suicide rate in Scotland and particularly the North East […]
