PoetsIN have their first Patron and he’s a bloody smasher who you’ve very likely seen on TV, in films or laughed at what he’s written. He’s called Miles Chapman – but why have we asked him? Well, one thing we’ve noticed at PoetsIN is that we’ve yet to tell people Continue Reading
I have been struggling with depression and anxiety since I was in high school. At the time, I did not realize I had a problem. This was partly because I did not want to acknowledge that I could have a mental illness. Even though I had suicidal thoughts, I kept Continue Reading
PoetsIN is all about words. Whether they are written or spoken, they are fundamental to everything we do; empowering people who are struggling with their mental health through workshops and a safe community. We use terminology and phrases about mental health day in and day out – but what of Continue Reading
We keep saying it, and we’ll say it again – don’t judge a book by its cover. PoetsIN are much more than the name suggests; and we’ve evolved much over the three and a half years since we began. However, people still refer to us as ‘the poets’ and think Continue Reading
A study conducted by the NHS in 2017 shows that one in eight 5 to 19 year olds had a mental disorder in 2017. Quite a staggering number that’s likely to be even more shocking now in 2019. If you’d have told me one year ago that my daughter would Continue Reading
We keep saying it, and we’ll say it again – don’t judge a book by its cover. PoetsIN are much more than the name suggests; and we’ve evolved much over the three and a half years since we began. However, people still refer to us as ‘the poets’ and think Continue Reading
As a charity, PoetsIN have become so much more than the name would suggest. We’re not just about poetry. Yes, we use poetry alongside other writing techniques in our powerful creative writing workshops, but we also focus very much on wellbeing, self-care, happiness and handling worry. Wellbeing and mindfulness are Continue Reading
Sadness is not the same feeling as being depressed. At one point or the other, everyone gets depressed like when you don’t pass an interview for your dream job, or when a friend dies. Depression, however, is like a sort of fog that hangs over you. It’s a cloud that Continue Reading
PoetsIN are passionate about utilising writing and creativity to help with one’s mental health and that includes writing prompts. It’s the very foundations upon which we were formed. This is why we deliver said writing prompts every single day in our Facebook Group. The PoetsIN Facebook group is a safe Continue Reading
Whilst sticking to the familiar theme of interviews with writers on a Friday, we’re walking a slightly different path today. This pathway will take us through some of the same questions we ask everyone else, but will probe a little deeper into PoetsIN and the people behind and in it. Continue Reading
