Lyle: Facing Unreality: My Experience with DPDR
It’s an April evening in 2024, spring is in full swing, and dark winter skies have given way to drawn-out...
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Competition runner up: Write Offs and Wrong ‘Uns
How do we build a more mental health friendly Sheffield? We do it together. We do it with glamour. We...
James Poulter: The Knight of Yesteryear
In times gone by deeds of great valour and chivalry were performed The gods looked down with great awe and...
Becky Mairi Farrell: Dear Psychiatrist…
Dear Psychiatrist Re: Becky Farrell D.O.B. 23/04/1974 I have seen myself in life today. I presented with elevated mood which...
Gary Marshall: My story
Do you ever think back to when you were young? The dreams and aspirations you had back then? What you...
Megan Myer: A warm welcome at The Storybook Cafe
Nestled down Carver Street is Carver House which encompasses many different services but on Wednesdays from 12 -3.30pm becomes the...
Competition runner up: Wall of gratitude
Gratitude has been proven to have many benefits including health, enhanced empathy, improved self-esteem, reduced aggression and even better sleep!...
Becky Mairi Farrell: Suicidal thinking - response or symptom?
There have been many periods in my life where the only sane response seemed to be to end it. The...
Winning competition entry: Jim’s story
I love my wife, she’s my best friend. We’re generally happy and have a lovely family. For the majority of...
Julian Dedman: Scared Spark
A woman condemned Still in the hope she Will be free to transcend? Seeking absolution for a mistaken sin Not...
SAGE Greenfingers: Dare to Dream
Since being a child I have struggled with anxiety and had spells of depression. These spells of anxiety and confusion...