How did I get here? My cancer recovery story continues
Take me to the river.
‘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.
We Declare Self-Care
It’s not necessary to always fill our day with ‘activity’. It is equally important to take time out.
Drops of Light
“I was letting my mind spend too much time dwelling on the wrong-doings of some individuals in the world today – internationally, nationally and locally. “
Orkney Self Help Leaflet Published
Self-care information and advice to support people in Orkney
Increase in Feelings of Sadness and Emptiness in Young Children Due to #Covid19 Social Isolation
“This study reports what many paediatricians have observed–while children rarely become ill with COVID-19, they have been significantly affected by the measures taken to reduce transmission of the virus.”Dr Karen Street.
Health and Social Care Workers Reflect on their Work #Covid19
Nearly 3/4 of those who completed the survey commented on the significant changes they had to deal as a result of covid
Mental Wellbeing & Resilience Training in Orkney
email: simontarry@nhs.net
It’s Never Too Late
” if a person has unresolved issues with someone, or with an event. Sometimes they bury the uncomfortable feelings, then, possibly years later, these feelings re-surface”
