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Stories here are by Sheffield people who’ve experienced mental health difficulties or distress, as well as friends, family and carers. You are not alone. We’ve marked some of our mental health stories with ‘trigger warning’, so you can filter these out below. If you feel affected by the content please visit our urgent help section.

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Growing up in a world that's always watching

Inspired by last month’s Youth Mental Health Day (18 September), I found myself reflecting on how impossible it feels for...

26 Oct 2026
3 min read
Identity

You've Knocked My Duck Off

07 Oct 2026
3 min read
Supporting others

Abbie: “Why are you so quiet?”

02 Sep 2026
4 min read
Anxiety

Abbie's placement experience.

10 Aug 2026
1 min read
Supporting others

Lyle: Burnout and Recovery

08 Jul 2026
3 min read
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Jenny Grant: At least I’m sober

12 Nov 2020
2 min read
38 likes

Chris Lynam: Flourish With Flourish

14 May 2021
3 min read
28 likes

LetitoutLoz: A Letter to My 15 Year Old Self

08 Jan 2021
2 min read
16 likes

How to get your voice heard

There’s no shame in asking someone for support if you’re feeling low or stressed. Everyone goes through patches where they don’t feel as good as they should.

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Competition runner up: Write Offs and Wrong ‘Uns

How do we build a more mental health friendly Sheffield? We do it together. We do it with glamour. We...

14 Apr 2017
2 min read
Bipolar

James Poulter: The Knight of Yesteryear

In times gone by deeds of great valour and chivalry were performed The gods looked down with great awe and...

13 Apr 2017
1 min read
Poetry

Becky Mairi Farrell: Dear Psychiatrist…

Dear Psychiatrist Re: Becky Farrell D.O.B. 23/04/1974 I have seen myself in life today. I presented with elevated mood which...

11 Apr 2017
2 min read

Gary Marshall: My story

Do you ever think back to when you were young? The dreams and aspirations you had back then? What you...

07 Apr 2017
5 min read
Body

Megan Myer: A warm welcome at The Storybook Cafe

Nestled down Carver Street is Carver House which encompasses many different services but on Wednesdays from 12 -3.30pm becomes the...

04 Apr 2017
2 min read
Creative arts

Happy face projected onto wall in peace gardens

Competition runner up: Wall of gratitude

Gratitude has been proven to have many benefits including health, enhanced empathy, improved self-esteem, reduced aggression and even better sleep!...