Blogs
07 2022
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“Out of nowhere, I crashed. Hard.” – Zoe’s story
On average in the UK it takes around 9.5 years for someone to get an accurate diagnosis of bipolar disorder. For Zoe, it was a 14 year journey with a big step forward that happened in August 2020.
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The importance of Co Production
"This work has given me new skills and a better understanding of how services work within the mental health sector. I was worried that I would struggle to see change happening, but I can honestly say that co-producing is bringing positive change not just in Norfolk and Waveney but all over England."
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Co-production and what it means to me: benefits, challenges and the future
Bo was just 19 when she saw the transformative power of co-production as part of her love of performing. It wasn't until 2020 that she realised that this knowledge could help design mental health services that put lived experience at their heart.
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Accepting my bipolar – my version of success
After feeling like she was constantly failing, Cerys lives life with her bipolar at her side, rather than as a hurdle in her way.
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Mental Health Navigation: Deidre's story
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Five Tests for the Government’s 10-year Plan for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Thursday 7 July 2022 marked a bit of a milestone. It’s not just the date Boris Johnson decided to step down as Prime Minister. 11.45pm was the deadline for responding to the government’s 10 year plan for mental health and wellbeing.
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Living with anxiety and panic attacks - Becki's story
Becki talks through her experience of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), what she does to manage her condition and the importance of talking openly about mental health.
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Schizophrenia in film: scary rabbits to blackboard scribbles
"Although it is clear that the film industry could and should be doing better in terms of their portrayal of characters living with schizophrenia, there was some cause for optimism." Read our blog about schizophrenia in films.
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Cautiously looking towards a brighter future: Hal's story
Hal first started to experience the symptoms of schizophrenia when he was in his teens, yet despite a difficult journey with his medication, with the right mental and physical support, his dark days are receding, and he has a brighter future ahead
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Draft Mental Health Bill: What is it and what happens next?
After many years of campaigning, the draft Mental Health Bill finally landed on our desks recently. Find out about the changes that the Bill is introducing and what needs to happen next.
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