Tag: Lived Experience
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Supporting Postpartum Wellbeing: Ushma Baros’ Lived Experience
On October 10th, World Mental Health Day shines a light on the importance of acknowledging our mental wellbeing and the experiences that influence it. The 2026 theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” emphasises how personal stories can strengthen understanding and drive better support. Today, we are grateful to Ushma Baros for speaking about…
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Angus Pringle’s Story of Loss, Healing and Advocacy
Each year, World Mental Health Day invites us to pause and reflect on the realities of mental wellbeing, both our own and the people around us. This year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” set by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), highlights the power of personal stories in shaping understanding, reducing…
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Carrying Less, Understanding More: Sinéad Welsh on Mental Wellbeing
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10th October, serving as a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in wellbeing. The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has chosen “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change” as the 2026 theme, acknowledging the pressures many…
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Real Voices, Real Change: Patrick McClintock on Why Checking In Really Matters
On the 10th October, World Mental Health Day encourages us to slow down and recognise the realities of mental wellbeing in everyday life. This year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” set by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), reminds us how powerful real stories can be in helping us understand one…