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Part One | Hidden disabilities | The Crutch Conundrum

As you may have noticed reading my experiences, there is something I call the crutch conundrum, as I rely less on a crutch or wheelchair, yet still needing disabled parking, or priority seats, or the need to use lifts or disabled toilets, because of the judgments and stares from people passing by and other disabled.

The off button

The off button

An entire week is dedicated to raising the awareness of mental health. I can’t help but feel that this highlights not only how many people are affected by mental health issues, but also how much more work is needed to be done in order to break down the stigma surrounding them. 

Mental Health Awareness ‘Day’

Mental Health Awareness ‘Day’

The difficulty sleeping, the irrational thoughts, the intense headaches. My head feels so heavy that my only response is to lie down, which subsequently results in me not wanting to get back up. My ability to get up in the morning has diminished, so my 7am start times seem impossible.

Labels are for jars. Not People.

Labels are for jars. Not People.

I never had a voice then as stigma and my illness took over my voice.Now it’s my time to make sure mental illness and stigma what is attached to mental health knows that I’m the boss and I’ve got my voice back.

Mental Health

About Mental Health

What is mental health? What are mental health problems? What is good mental health?

Mental Health Resources

We have gathered some useful resources via Fixers made by young people

Looking after your Mental Health

A place to find practical advice to support your mental health and wellbeing

Mental Health Journal

Inspiring real stories from real people about mental health and wellbeing

FILMS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

Informative films about mental health created by young people with the charity Fixers

Help and Support

Need help? We have gathered together some helpful information we hope will help 

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