by Benjamin Foster | May 21, 2026 | Community, Mental Health
Despite the clear benefits of community spaces on the mental health of those who access them, the investment in them from the government is slowing year by year. Between 2011 and 2021, the country saw a reduction of almost 650 million in funding for youth services....
by Benjamin Foster | May 21, 2026 | Mental Health, Uncategorised
Child to parent abuse, or CPA, is estimated to be experienced by 10% of parents in the UK, but experts believe this only scratches the surface. Why? The stigma of shame and blame. CPA, is commonly defined as where a child or adult-child (aged 16 years or over) uses...
by Arko Dutta | May 21, 2026 | Addiction, Crafting Change, Mental Health
Despite spending decades stuck in cycles of addiction and despair, Anthony Bourdain quietly pursued his dreams of writing, a tool of escapism that eventually allowed him to rebuild his life and become a legend in the culinary world. The newly released trailer for...
by Arko Dutta | May 21, 2026 | Crafting Change, Homelessness, Mental Health
AJ’s journey through the care system, instability and displacement shaped both her voice and her purpose. Through rap, she has built a sense of belonging on her own terms, one rooted not in place, but in expression. Home is where the heart is. But for AJ, a...
by Arko Dutta | May 21, 2026 | Mental Health, Real Voices
After countless mental health battles culminating in an ADHD diagnosis, life for university student Sebastian Novak was in turmoil. Aided by his medication and rediscovering his love for cooking, he’s slowly navigating his way to feeling his best, one recipe at a...
by Casey Peyton | May 20, 2026 | Crafting Change, Mental Health
Sheffield Flourish shows why artistic freedom is the best way to deal with wellbeing this mental health awareness month. The Sheffield-based charity highlights the importance of creative expression when dealing with personal struggles. Through their CAST (creative...
