
What it’s like to be diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia
Zanell Neethling tells us about her experiences of schizophrenia and how people with mental illness can be empowered to share their stories with others.
Zanell Neethling tells us about her experiences of schizophrenia and how people with mental illness can be empowered to share their stories with others.
In a Scottish prison, women with complex mental illnesses were facing segregation for up to 22 hours a day. The average time spent in isolation was just over a month with the longest period of segregation being 82 days. Unsurprisingly, their symptoms worsened.
We have an exciting opportunity for the children in your school to get creative, help a charity and potentially see their artwork delivered to 100’s of people around the country.
THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 15TH AUGUST.
Volunteers’ Week takes place between 1-7 June every year and is a time to recognise and thank volunteers.
In a Scottish prison, women with complex mental illnesses were facing segregation for up to 22 hours a day. The average time spent in isolation was just over a month with the longest period of segregation being 82 days. Unsurprisingly, their symptoms worsened.
One of our wonderful volunteers, Saoirse Osborne, makes a strong case in her article about the burden placed on the police by inadequate funding of our mental health services.
Harriet is keen to bring her experience to Hammersley Homes at this exciting time for the charity, helping to fulfil the vision of offering support, comfort and hope for people living with enduring mental illness, and their families.