Making Recovery RealMaking Recovery Real
Scottish Recovery Network
'Making Recovery Real' shares stories and strategies for mental health support, focusing on peer support and community engagement.
Episodes: 22
Making Recovery Real: Stories and Strategies for Mental Health Support
Curious about how peer support can transform mental health recovery? 'Making Recovery Real' by the Scottish Recovery Network offers a treasure trove of insights, ideas, and real-life stories to help you make mental health recovery tangible in your own life. This podcast brings together voices from various walks of life, sharing their experiences and practical advice on creating supportive environments for mental well-being.
Each episode dives into topics like the role of peer support workers, the power of community projects, and the impact of co-designing mental health services. You'll hear from individuals who have walked the path of recovery, offering candid reflections on their journeys and the tools they've found most effective. Whether you're looking to start your own peer support group or seeking inspiration for your personal recovery journey, 'Making Recovery Real' provides a compassionate and engaging resource.
Tune in to hear stories that highlight the importance of empathy, active listening, and the collective effort in fostering mental health recovery.
Latest Episodes
Making Peer Practical - A participant's perspective
Eilidh Hollow chats with Iona McCann about the Making Peer Practical programme, highlighting its benefits for community peer support projects.
What's it like being a Peer Worker in a Community Mental Health Service?
Helen, a Peer Support Worker, shares her journey and the transformative power of lived experience in mental health recovery.
Two Rooms in A Mansion - poem
Helen's poem 'Two Rooms in A Mansion' explores the emotional journey of recovery, highlighting the healing power of artistic expression.
What does living with trauma feel like for different people?
Real stories of living with trauma through film, art, and personal narratives, advocating for understanding and support.

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