Gary

  What made you start sharing your mental health experiences online? The answer to this is short but has a lot to it. Suzy made me start Instagram and my blog. Her reason behind this was that I have always been into spoken word poetry and write a lot myself. I have...

Hazel Ann

      What made you start sharing your/reading about others mental health experiences online? I think social media needs more transparency from people. More REAL, less fake. Talking about the bad helps people feel less alone.  What have been the pros for you? I’ve had...

Sasha

What made you start sharing your mental health experiences online? I was already a beauty blogger, but I always wanted to “keep things real”, posting about daily life as a mum with all it’s hardships – and wonderful bits too!! I didn’t mention my depression for...

Vicki

What made you start sharing your mental health experiences online? After the birth of my first son I had a difficult time processing his birth which lead to a PTSD diagnosis. I joined Instagram on a whim. I connected with those bravely sharing their battles which...

Rebecca

What made you start sharing your mental health experiences online? Ravi’s delivery was a very traumatic medical emergency where a large endometrioma had stuck to my uterus and bowel, twist, burst and then sent me into premature labour. I lost a shocking 4 litres...

Karen

What made you start sharing your mental health experiences online? I’ve always been super open and honest about my experience with PND and the ongoing mental health issues I have now, it’s a very real part of my life and when I’m struggling it feels natural to share...