Dave’s epic fundraiser for Penumbra Mental Health
Dave’s epic fundraiser for Penumbra Mental Health 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 […]
Nicole’s story
Hiya! I’m glad you are taking an interest in mental health recovery. I was diagnosed bi-polar type 1 in 2001, during another hospital admission. Life has been very hard on occasions and caused me to attempt suicide a couple of times in the past. Nowadays, I’m glad I wasn’t successful in my attempts, and I’ve […]
Making a difference as a trustee
Making a difference as a trustee with Penumbra Mental Health Scotland’s third sector is a powerful movement for change and is it any wonder, driven by people with a fierce passion for social justice. From lifeline services to policy advocacy, our third sector is #NeverMoreNeeded. There’s no doubt the sector is characterised by creativity and […]
Climate anxiety and young people
Climate anxiety and young people Never has there been a generation of young people who have had to contend with messages that the very survivability of humans as a species could be at risk. COP26 of course starts on Sunday and with it the opportunity to step back from the brink of the climate disaster. […]
Broken, a poem by Grant Pearson
Broken, a poem by Grant Pearson When I am broken and in needI feel the ground is swallowing meMy hands are hanging so sorrowfullyPenumbra come shine a light on me In the morning scared and blueWhen I’m hungry thirsty tooSend a raindrop down the seaPenumbra come shine a light on me Shine your lightShine a […]
Kim’s story
Kim’s story I started off on the streets where I was begging for money and food after being thrown out of my house I had at the time. I was sentenced to prison, and then I ended up in hospital. I spent 6 weeks in hospital before I was housed in Penumbra supported accommodation. I […]
Peter’s story
Peter’s story I always like a laugh. I’m a happy go lucky guy. When I had my knee replacement operation just before lockdown, I remember joking with the nurse who was taking my stitches out. I don’t even mind having the scar from it because having the operation has meant I’m able to go out […]
Norma’s story
Norma’s story My covid story is one of isolation, but also of hope. Before the pandemic, I spent a lot of time with my grandchildren and kept busy with gardening, house-hold chores and time with loved ones. Then it all changed. For seven months I was at home and felt really isolated. My anxiety around […]
Elizabeth’s story
Elizabeth’s story Daily time spent outdoors is absolutely vital in ensuring that my mental wellbeing remains as well as possible. This has never been more important than in the last year, when we have all experienced a year like no other; it has proved to be very challenging, and at times unsettling and scary, and […]
Kerr’s story
Kerr’s story The reason I started drawing was probably a lot to do with the death of my son two years ago. I also live with depression and anxiety. Just over a year ago, I was sitting in my in laws house where the whole family was gathering for a visit. My brain was at […]
