A few weeks ago, we chatted to Marina, a health and social care university student, Mental Health Ambassador, and strong advocate for Ulster University’s Mind Your Mood campaign which aims to raise more awareness around mental health. Marina is also the founder of the Mindfulness Society at Ulster University in which she supports other students …
1st – 7th February is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness week and we are joining in solidarity with many other women in the UK to say #itsnotok ⠀⠀IT’S NOT OK that women and girls feel ashamed or frightened to seek help, to seek justice or simply be listened to.⠀⠀If you have suffered a form of sexual …
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We were delighted to catch up with our amazing youth worker Lauren to talk about the link between creativity and mental health! Q 1. Hey Lauren, what age were you when you discovered your passion for being creative and how did you express yourself artistically at that time? I honestly fell in love with being creative …
We loved speaking to Danielle last week and finding out more about her experience with PMDD. Danielle is a busy working mum of two who very kindly took some time out to chat to us about her condition. Danielle, tell me a bit about yourself! I live in Bangor with my husband and two kids …
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We really enjoyed speaking to Mary last week! Mary is a wonderful woman who has completed ‘The Real Me’ programme and is currently working her way through our new programme GLOW Academy. So tell me a little bit about yourself Mary, where are you from? I’m 59 from a family of six children and I’ve …
This week, GLOW is examining the issue of Period Poverty in Northern Ireland. This is an issue that affects the overall wellbeing of many women and girls in NI. It is also an issue that The Homeless Period Belfast are tirelessly working towards eradicating. Below are three statements that have been send to us by …
Click here to read on AND website. Phoebe Tansley is a survivor, feminist, activist, and the founder of Attacked Not Defeated. In this blog she talks about her experience of living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. ——————————————————————————————————- Phoebe Tansley It is predicted that one third of sexual assault survivors will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, usually …
My name is Sierra Gowdy and I’m 19 years old. As I am sitting here right now, I am nervous to write this, but grateful I’ve been given the chance to raise awareness and possibly help someone else. Whether you’re reading this to improve your regular mental state or help you deal with a mental …
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Last week we were delighted to speak to Rebecca, a first-time mum to be from North West Belfast. Rebecca tells GLOW her experience of being pregnant during lockdown, how her mental health was impacted and how she feels with another lockdown looming. NOTE: This interview was held prior to the Northern Ireland Executive’s announcement regarding …
You might have seen the doorstep deliveries and support GLOW has been providing to communities over lockdown but how have our own staff been affected? GLOW project worker Maxine tells us how she was affected personally over the past few months. What was your initial reaction when lockdown was announced? My first reaction was ‘Oh …
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