“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. “
People in Orkney Encouraged to Take Things at Their Own Pace
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.
Access to Nature Vital for Wellbeing During Lockdown
“people with access to outdoor spaces and with nature views, managed to maintain a more positive mood during lockdown”,
Orkney Self Help Leaflet Published
Self-care information and advice to support people in Orkney
