Julie at Project 6
We heard some themes running throughout what everyone said to us about project 6; about finding your place, a supporting...
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Julie at Project 6
We heard some themes running throughout what everyone said to us about project 6; about finding your place, a supporting...
Ruth at Project 6
We heard some themes running throughout what everyone said to us about project 6; about finding your place, a supporting...
Andy at Project 6
We heard some themes running throughout what everyone said to us about project 6; about finding your place, a supporting...
Finding Isla: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Recovery
When I first became pregnant with my daughter, Isla, it was not the fairytale I had expected. I was 22...
Rosie: In Fancy Dress
'In Fancy Dress' was written during lockdown. The lyrics convey feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm felt during this time. "I...
Afnan's Journey: From Darkness to Light
My name is Mishael. I hail from the Middle East, married with children. My father has two wives, which is...
Nourishing Minds: Poetry's Power to Help us Flourish
In the heart of Sheffield, nestled within a vibrant community, there exists a mental health friendly sanctuary of creativity and...
Abs: Depression, It Was Really Bad
"I have depression, and a few years ago it was really bad. There was a time when I got off...
Kid Blu3e - My Mental Health City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJav7ApS9Uc Kid Blu3e, Sheffield rapper, talks about her mental health journey and her ideas on what is needed to create...
Naomi - My Mental Health City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egc1luCnyOw Naomi shares her thoughts and feelings about mental health, and how to make the experience of mental health services...