“If a person struggles with dealing with life – troubled in mind and troubled by body – this time of year can present more of a struggle. Less light. Vile weather.”
Might As Well Live
“I have never, ever looked back” – David Mowat, Shapinsay
David was anxious about falling into debt and was having a “hard battle just to try to keep warm.” Feelings of loneliness and isolation were increasing
‘Mental health in an unequal world’
SAMH is Scotland’s Mental Health charity. It can provide help and support. It states: “Too many promises and a pandemic later, people are still being left behind. Rejected referrals, indeterminate waiting times and inadequate support. ” SAMH
Report Highlights Workforce Challenges Facing Mental Health Support
In Orkney the 4 MHOs carried out 14.7 hours of work (per 10,000 pop) well below the Scottish average
In Memory of Dream Angus: ‘Take me to the river’
It is with much sadness that I have to inform our readers that the wonderful man who writes as ‘Dream Angus’ died a few days ago.
“We’re going to have a new pandemic on its own of like, increased mental health because the support has just disappeared”
90% of unpaid carers said that they are spending more time caring and 82% saying they have had no respite since the beginning of the pandemic.
“One parent described the family as living in one room” : Shocking Report on Housing & Heating in Orkney
“Families, and others, are living in these situations daily, and there is a proven impact on both mental and physical wellbeing.”
‘Today Is The Tomorrow You Worried About Yesterday’
“I was called in to see the Optician, who was also wearing a mask and full plastic apron.”
Our NHS Heroes Are Suffering From Burn Out
“They are exhausted and burned out, physically and mentally, and many have had little, or no respite and are now back in the deep end facing a rise in intense pressures and hospital activity.”
People in Orkney Encouraged to Take Things at Their Own Pace
“If you’re feeling anxious, try to limit the time you allow yourself to worry and take deep breaths if you start to feel overwhelmed. “
