Involving Mental Health Matters 2010
PLUS held its annual "Involving Campaign" during October, click here to see pictures of some of the events.
EXHIBITION: THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN THE WORLD: HONESTY Exhibition Launch Tues 5 Oct 7.30-9.30pm then Wed 6th, Thurs 7th & Sat 9 Oct 11am - 5pm Studio Theatre, Mill St, Perth. FREE. Photographer Graham Miller presents a series of dramatic, large-scale portraits taken over the last year featuring workers from Perth’s Walled Garden. The Walled Garden is a community-based project which helps people who are recovering from mental health problems and seeks to challenge the stigma associated with mental ill health. Join us at the launch of this photography exhibition with people at its heart. Robin Baillie, outreach officer from the National Gallery to launch event. |
PLAY POSITIVELY FOR DEMENTIA An afternoon of drama and information giving hope to dementia sufferers and their families and offering a valuable perspective to professionals in the field. ‘You Don’t Know Me’ By Carolyn McCole. ‘The Elderflowers’– A touching insight into the fabulous work of the Elderflowers in lightening the lives of people with dementia through professional clowning techniques; organised through the national charity ‘Hearts and Minds’. Kindly sponsored by McEwens of Perth |
‘SEE ME’ PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION For the third year PLUS Perth will act as local host of the ‘see me’ photography competition. An exhibition of the work will be displayed in the local shopping centre offering passers by the chance to stop, take a moment to look, to think and perhaps to talk about mental health and the stigma surrounding it. Chris Kelly of Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust (THAT) will judge the local entries. |
‘OUR MURRAY ROYAL’ Exhibition of Photographic Images Mon 11 – Sat 23 Oct 9.30am-4pm AK Bell Library, Glasgow Rd, Perth FREE Built in 1827 the former Royal Asylum will close its doors in 2012 making way for a purpose built ‘campus’ providing psychiatric services. The Murray Royal Hospital and surrounding landscape has always had a special place in local people’s hearts. This exhibition of photographic images by a selection of artists will contribute to the hopes of many that the history and original benevolence of The Murray is preserved for the benefit of generations to come. |
EVENTS AS PART OF SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH WEEK (11-17 OCT) Mental Health awareness and info stands. Perth Shopping Mall 9-4pm
MONDAY 11TH Breathing Space Scotland ( R. Leckerman) TUESDAY 12TH P&K Mental Health Improvement Stand (M. Richmond) WEDNESDAY 13TH Young people's mental health THURSDAY 14TH Recovery and Addictions. (local and national campaigns) FRIDAY 15TH ‘see me’ anti stigma campaign photography exhibition SATURDAY 16TH ‘see me’ anti stigma campaign photography exhibition. SUNDAY 17TH General info on mental health and wellbeing
PLUS RECOVERY GATHERING A networking event to gather information on wellbeing activities/opportunities in P&K, hear about mental health service developments, personal stories and views of individuals experiences and inspirational speakers. Lorraine Nicholson, former PLUS volunteer will speak about her life and her recently published poetry book ‘The Journey Home’. The Gathering is for PLUS members but also open to anyone interested in recovery and inclusion.
Various other info stands around P&K in supermarkets and public/private buildings. Also arranged for a stand in Pullar House to promote ‘see me’ campaign since councils recent signing of the ‘see me’ pledge and doing an awareness raising event in SSE. 8th October - Evening performance of ‘You Don’t Know Me’ Art exhibitions promoting mental health and wellbeing. 26th October - Anti stigma football match with St Johnstone - the annual 11-a-side fixture involving the St. Johnstone youth players publicising the ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ and ‘see me’ campaigns 6th November - ‘see me’ pledge sign and PR event with St Johnstone
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Click here to see details of last years events.
