I have been on both sides of the fence of mental health services. I have been a ‘patient’ and I have worked as an Integrative therapist for the NHS and non-profit organisations. When emotional distress, trauma and pain are understood through the lens of pathology, I feel saddened and fearful.
On 13th February A Disorder for Everyone was held in Cornwall and attended by over 120 people. Two of those who came were two allies from Norway. Siv and Inger-Mari share their thoughts about the day here.
Over the summer I was lying in bed above a cycle hire shop in Krakow, Poland when I heard a ping on my phone. I was feeling happy that morning because I was on holiday with my family and, in spite of the weakness of the pound, our budget was stretching further than I’d anticipated. […]
On Friday I finally got to attend a Disorder for Everyone event – the 11th, in Edinburgh, and I’m very glad I did.
Coherent language about mental health On Thursday 6th September I heard, for the first time, a coherent language being spoken about mental health. I had almost given up hope of such a language existing. It was a powerful day for me personally. It was also validating in terms of the work which I, as a […]
Article by Monica Glover. What messages is society giving to abusers… At the end of an action-packed day, the sound of about 200 people’s thunderous applause said everything! The light and spacious Carrs Lane venue was packed, and I could sense the bubbly energy of anticipation even as we queued to book in. Jo Watson […]
Don’t ask what’s wrong with me, ask what’s happened to me… After attending the ‘A disorder for everyone!’ event in Bristol…
Finding this group, a community of like-minded people has helped to reinforce my long held views that change and healing are possible…
Feedback on Bristol event from Thomas Tulodziecki (Student mental health nurse – Southampton University) I wanted to offer…
Going against the tide (Nicky Hayward reviews ‘a disorder for everyone’, an event which took place on 15 October)The Saturday before last some friends and I made a pilgrimage