It sometimes feels like I am jumping on the “Mental Health” bandwagon. Although having a lifetime history of depression I feel I am allowed to. I am certainly not a victim and am much more than the depression. I have bounced around over the years with good periods balanced out with lows. I have worked and managed to bumble my way through life. I’ve actually had a pretty good and varied life considering! Then lockdown hit and like so many [...]

Why mindful creativity? Nancy Fellows of Creatful explains more about the correlation between creative activities and mental wellbeing. Mental-health issues occur in all parts of our society. The knock-on impact increases social isolation, addiction, self-harm, suicide, criminality, homelessness and more. The pandemic has put increased pressure on NHS mental-health workforces, meaning the already long waiting lists for support are now even longer. Many people are willing to take responsibility for their own wellbeing but don't necessarily have the tools to [...]