by Philippa Wimbledon (she/her) The concept of a gap between genders is a greatly debated topic. Whether it’s the gender pay gap or more of social one such as men having fewer parental rights – there’s a lot to unpack. A painfully obvious difference between genders however is there access to healthcare and medical treatments. …
By Samantha Bishop (she/her) Remember that Christmas is just one day, and you shouldn’t sacrifice your mental health for it. Whether you love or dread it, make sure that you plan for your mental health, taking breaks, calling friends and taking that little extra care of yourselves. (Originally published 19/12/20)
Updated: Jan 19, 2022 By Eilidh Murphy (she/her) Listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MYlXWsEvOqvj8hEH8aGD1?si=c68ab660d8834db1 What is “a girl thing”? The truth is, pretty much anything can be. But there is at least one thing that is never “just a girl thing”: a medical condition. “It’s just a girl thing” was the first dismissal I heard from …
Updated: Jan 19, 2022 by Heather McCormick (she/her) Listen to this blog here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vJLrAsFlUcoi0kLnS2xSb?si=2e4255691f6f4542 When I offered to write this post for women’s month, I didn’t know what to write about or focus on. In reality I could write a book on my relationship with my body, and how it has changed with various illnesses, …
By Eilidh Murphy CW: This article discusses mental and physical health, hospitals, and coronavirus restrictions, and lockdowns. Many a meme like the one below may have circulated your social media, perhaps again recently as areas of the UK entered a second lockdown and the nation reminded each other to once again #bekind. Comic by Shruti …
By Jordan Thomas Defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) health is; “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Now, with this definition in mind let’s look to that that bruised arm from that drunken fall you had on the weekend, I’m willing to bet …
By Mirren Buchanan Content warnings: This article mentions trauma, medical trauma, flashbacks and intrusive thoughts, and has graphic descriptions of seizures and choking. When I was diagnosed with Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD from here on) at the end of March, I sort of assumed that that was the end of my illness. I had been …
By Elliot Denton TW: Discussion of body image issues For most people, with or without chronic illness, mental health and physical health often go hand in hand. People often separate the two, thinking that the mind is completely segregated from the body. Those who suffer from mental health conditions such as myself can confidently say …
Updated: Jan 19, 2022 By Amber Daw Listen to this here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IOw6zsvjGvWk7Y7lNA7ZF?si=f82bbefff24b4145 If you think back to when you were younger I’m sure you can recall countless relatives asking you “what do you want to be when you grow up?”. For the most part they’d always agree with whatever you said, no matter how silly …
By Suruthi (@fightrheumatoidarthritis) Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/385mAUsPsvhPExfnWDqBsy?si=50a13e492e444eb1 When discussing the symptoms of my condition, it’s usually my joints and the side effects of my medication that get discussed, but over time I have found that there is something that is way more affected by my condition: my mental health. For a very long time, I’ve felt …