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“Some people hate the thought of their mental health difficulties being labelled, but for others the acknowledgement of the problem is a huge step toward recovering from or at least learning to accept it. This short poem, ‘Therapy’, is my own interpretation of the stability it offers some people, and the platform Sheffield Flourish hopefully […]
You Matter Can you imagine a reality where you’re able to talk to your younger self? Imagine being able to go back in time so you can see them, in their bedroom or a place you used to find comforting. You sit them down and sit opposite them so that your attention is fully in […]
I started volunteering with Oasis in March 2016, seeing it as a way to meet people and reduce the isolation of working from home with my fledgling design business. The regular gardening sessions provide structure and inspiration as I love nature, being in the fresh air and exercise. Among the numerous tasks involved with gardening, […]
On 6th February 2010 I was fell running, with a headache which I ignored, while I was a busy mum to India (10) Harvey (8) and Woody (5) and wife to Mark and worked full time. Like most working mums my life was extremely hectic. At midday the next day, I was actually misdiagnosed with […]
So… I want to say something about this question: How do you tell a story – perhaps, tell your story? No time? (tl:dr): You don’t have to begin at the beginning; don’t try and think about the ‘whole thing’ but focus on moments and details; think about the everyday textures of life – time, place, […]
My name is Angela Slater and I am the Community & Equalities Coordinator for the North East, Yorkshire & Humber Region for Time to Change. As you can imagine that is quite a large area! It covers from Berwick (the border of Scotland) right down past Sheffield including several major cities and rural areas. I […]
At Hudson & General I sell my crates and products online using the Etsy online marketplace platform. There are a number of other online shops such as Folksy and eBay, but I chose Etsy as it is a marketplace specifically for creative entrepreneurs to sell what they make and for shoppers to buy unique goods. […]
Sheffield Flourish is a charity that works collaboratively on innovative digital and community projects, recognising the untapped strengths of people who’ve experienced mental health challenges. Our other websites include: Sheffield Mental Health Guide My Toolkit Sheffield Suicide Support and Prevention
“I felt moved and inspired by the patient stories, confirming my belief that a different way of working between professionals and users of the health service is required to improve outcomes for patients. The stories also confirmed that this will involve major cultural change for both staff and patients. This will require continued use of […]
This story describes my first trip to Graves Park , on a muggy day in March, for the CAST Photography for Wellbeing workshop led by Phil Metcalfe. Getting flustered about the realisation that I’d left my “proper” camera at home on the way to St Mary’s Community Centre almost stopped me from meeting the CAST […]