“I was called in to see the Optician, who was also wearing a mask and full plastic apron.”
‘Today Is The Tomorrow You Worried About Yesterday’
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. “
Take me to the river.
How did I get here? My cancer recovery story continues
‘Lead The Way’ Women’s Hockey Supporting Mental Health
” During one of our discussions, we talked about mental health in hockey, especially over the lockdowns, and about what our clubs had done to help members and support people.”
Orkney Lowest Spending for Mental Health Services in Scotland for Children & Young People
In Orkney in 2019/20 only £20 was spent per head of population, the lowest for any Health Board in Scotland. In comparison in The Western Isles £156 per head was spent.
On to the next stage. Getting ready for post-op therapy.
I look back to where I have come from and where I’m going this week.
Elastic Bands
“Today an invisible elastic band snapped”
Self Harm Incidents Increase Since Lockdown
“We truly are facing another epidemic, which is an epidemic of mental health and emotional problems, following the Coronavirus epidemic. “
Barclays Award – Funding Support For UHI Students
The University of the Highlands and Islands partnership has been awarded £100,000 to help students who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
