I can’t say I’ve seen much of the summer, but I have enjoyed the long days and the bright, energising light. I’ve even enjoyed the summer showers we all seem to be having, like at the weekend, when FirstSigns got together for the first of our annual Meet-ups. We were in Birmingham on Saturday, and […]
Our organisation is being reborn with a new name! Over the next few days we’re becoming FirstSigns and our website and publications will be rebranded with our new logo. All of our services and information can be accessed from www.FirstSigns.org.uk from this day forth. Wedge has been raising awareness since 2000, and was the Creator […]
Frequently Asked Questions In regard to the recent announcement of our name and address change. Why have you changed your name? See our announcement; we were forced to relinquish the original domain name owned by Wedge, so we decided that a full brand revamp was needed; our new name reflects our new domain of www.FirstSigns.org.uk […]
We know it’s hard to go to your doctor, we know it’s hard to talk about self-injury and the distressing things behind it. We believe that getting help and support is a brave step forward, and something that has benefited many of our members once they’ve found the strength to take that step. We can […]
The cheesy secret behind successful decision making – Science, News – The Independent Get more tryptophan into your diet – it gets converted into serotonin :)
Andy wishes to speak to adults regarding their past self-injury for his research. Please email Wedge@lifesigns.org.uk once you have read the details and would like to show interest. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH Your Personal Experiences of Self-Injury My name is Andy, I am a PhD Student from the University of Greenwich, School of Health […]
Muireann would like to speak anonymously with a young person regarding self-injury, please contact me on Wedge@lifesigns.org.uk with the email subject of ‘Muireann‘ if you’d like to take part. Muireann says: My name is Muireann and I am a freelance journalist, studying for an MA in Magazine Journalism in City University, London. I am researching […]
We’re pleased to note this up-coming play tackles self-harm. We can’t say how, as it’s a new play, but 2 lucky LifeSIGNS members are going for free so we hope to have their review later in the year. www.solastheatrecompany.webs.com/ Click the flyer for a closer look:
SANE is a national mental health charity which aims to raise awareness of mental illness and campaign to improve services and initiate and fund research into the causes of serious mental illness through its research centre. Information and emotional support is also provided to anyone affected by mental illness via the helpline, SANEline and by […]
Jules and I were in the Midlands today, as I was invited yet again to return to a teaching hospital and talk to medical students about self-injury. I was a feeling a little off-colour today so I may not have performed at my best, but there were loads of questions after my little seminar, so […]
I’m supposed to be blogging to tell you that I’ve just been to Liverpool to train some counsellors and nurses, but having seen a little more of Liverpool I have to exclaim about the city and the people! I saw so many grand stone buildings, and so many new buildings being built – the streets […]
We have tickets to give away to a new play, that focuses in a young girl who self-harms. The Solas Theatre Company is performing at The Pleasance Theatre in Islington, and we’ve got tickets for you and a friend / loved one for opening night on Tuesday 10th of June (7:45pm) – all you have […]
