We do not choose to be well or ill,

When we are well, we help others who are ill,

When we are ill, others who are well help us.

I’m happy my tax money is used to provide financial support to those who are too unwell to work. I’m also more than happy to pay taxes on the premise that if I’m one of the unlucky ones who can’t work due to ill health I will be financially supported

It’s called civilisation

Scéal dearfach inniu gur fhógair an Aire Oideachais Norma Foley go bhfuil an Roinn Oideachais ag cur dlús le plean a ullmhú chun Gaelcholáiste nó Gaelcholáistí nua a thógáil i ndeisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath. 1/2

Tacaíonn daoine le dul chun cinn. Go hiondúil ní chuireann siad mórán suime i leagan eile den status quo.

Ipad art in a textile mill,

Salts Mill, Saltaire, West Yorkshire.

Thought-provoking article on acknowledging harm done and finding a way forward that works.

I’ve just seen a mental health professional tweet that severe mental illness ‘doesn’t exist’ in a week when we have seen the absolute tragedy that mental illness can lead to for victims, families, and the patient themselves.
Health privilege truly is blind.

Críost Liom

❤️ Cór Cúil Aodha

#ShaneMacGowan

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Is in ómós do Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí agus Breandán Ó Doibhlin atá eagrán na míosa seo de COMHAR. Tá an iris lán alt le scríbhneoirí breátha, agus tá mé sásta a rá go bhfuil cúpla focal uaim féin ina measc.

#DornSanAer

comhar.ie/iris/83/11/dor…

This is a compelling and well written thread about a really important issue.

Essential reading for anyone working in mental health.