In 2017 I had a severe mental health crisis. Plagued by self-harm, weight loss and suicidal thoughts, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression which resulted in me spending a fortnight in a psychiatric hospital.
Since my crisis, I have advocated to normalise mental illness as part of our daily lives. I share my learnings through writing for publications such as Riposte and it is why I started The Mind Matters.
When I launched The Mind Matters, I was intent on creating a space where people felt they could share their experience of mental illness, mental wellbeing and mental maintenance.
Sharing personal experiences of mental health helps normalise conversations about the previously stigmatised subject. This in turn helps people to talk more about their own mental health and ask for help when they need it.
Sharing stories isn’t for everyone. Don’t worry, I love readers of stories too. But if you are someone who would like to share their experience (this can be anonymously) I wanted to make it easy for you to do so.
I’ve created a simple form that allows you to answer as many or as few questions as you’d like. You can choose to use the writing prompts or ignore them. Whatever feels relevant to you and whatever you feel comfortable sharing.
Once you’ve completed the form, I will be in touch with information about how and when we will share your story with The Mind Matters community.
Thank you.