This personal story provides insights and practical advice for managing depression, written by Wolfgang Wolf, a specialist with firsthand experience of navigating life after a stroke. Drawing on years of counselling individuals with disabilities and their families, Wolf explores the challenges of depression – its subtle onset, its debilitating effects, and the societal stigma surrounding it.
Time To Talk Day: The Challenges And Benefits Of Having Care Support From Parents As A Disabled Adult | Guest Post On Spokz People
With today being Time to Talk Day, Emma – who is a loyal member of the Spokz People community – shares her personal experience of continuing to rely on her parent’s support and how it impacts her both positively and negatively.
Disabled People Also Need To Talk About Mental Health
Today on Time to Talk Day, Spokz People – an organisation that provides online mental health support for disabled people and their families – wants to encourage the disabled community to talk more about mental health and wellbeing.
A China Cup: Describing The Mindset Of Someone With PTSD
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we share a powerful and creative monologue written by Kevin Shore who served in the Royal Navy and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following his time in the military.