In the first blog post in our series #NSUNCovidLife, Diana Rose explores the paradox of Covid-19 and ‘extreme vulnerability’. The… more
Category: General
Looking Through The Lens at Briena
Many readers will have watched the predictably, yet excruciating entitled documentary ‘Losing It’, that hit the Channel Four screens this… more
Increasing hierarchical power structures within peer support?
I have been having some thoughts about what constitutes “peer support” and I have to say I am feeling quite… more
Oppressed minorities must come together
This week, I attended NSUN’s annual event in York and, from speeches to conversations with my peers, it was clear… more
Peer Advocacy
The definition of Peer-Advocacy means representing each other in the same position. In mental health if you use mental health… more
Know your human rights
British Institute of Human Rights launches “Know Your Human Rights” self-advocacy tool This week the British Institute of Human Rights… more
Borderline Personality Disorder – the diagnosis and me!
I’m what’s known as a high functioning Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) sufferer. That’s what I was told many years ago… more
SCREAM IF YOU WANNA GO FASTER. The Signposting Roundabout from Hell
Against the backdrop of `mental health awareness week’ I am feeling suicidal. My life has no purpose or meaning, and… more
Raza talks personally
In the 15th post in our series #NSUNCovidLife, Raza Griffiths shares his personal thoughts on Covid-19: we are not all… more
Mad? I’m furious!
Mad? I’m Furious! – A Personal View on the Threat of Extinction to Liverpool Mental Health Consortium Peter Beresford’s recent… more
War and propaganda – mental health services
War and propaganda – A report from the frontline in Liverpool by Mary O’Reilly… more
BPD blog
My head was doing summersaults and I found that not being able to express my feelings frustrated me. In my… more