Topic: Writer in Residence

Our writer-in-residence programme launched in January 2019, and aims to support new and existing writers with an interest and experience in mental health to share their knowledge, create new ideas and offer their thoughts on a broad range of issues.

Over time, the Centre hopes to offer a platform to more writers with a diverse range of experiences, ideas and perspectives and reach out to more people to debate about mental health in society.

 

1. Banished: The roots of loneliness in mental health

In her first piece, Dr Amy Pollard argues that the roots of loneliness aren’t about what people with mental health difficulties are lacking – but about the shadows that mainstream society can’t bear to face

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The things we do for love: part 2

Ramone explores the role of hope in keeping us going through times of uncertainty and suffering

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The things we do for love: part 1

Ramone reflects on struggles with addictions and the search for freedom

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‘This is the ground floor, right?’

Ramone explores the concepts of fear, isolation and love in the midst of a pandemic

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What’s fear got to do with it?

Ramone explains how achieving mental health equality will require less fear and more love

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Why are we attracted to things that don’t help us?

Ramone grapples with the temptation of unhelpful habits and interrogates the process of how we get to where we want to be

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Behaviour change and its context

In his first piece as our new Writer in Residence, Ramone explores concepts of identity, purpose and personal change through the lens of mental health

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There’s no place like home: housing and mental health

Mark looks at the toxic cycle between poor housing and mental health difficulties

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There is no new normal: Brexit and mental health in the UK since 2016

Mark explores the implications of Brexit for mental health in the UK

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Why do we allow people to go through the problems mental health difficulty causes alone?

Sometimes we all need someone on our side, so why do so many people with mental health difficulties find themselves completely alone in distressing situations?

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