Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
It's Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. As someone who's experienced the all-consuming joylessness of depression I felt it'd be remiss of me not to pen my thoughts on the subject during the days aimed at raising the profile of mental illness. Below I enclose an updated version of an essay I wrote two... Continue Reading →
Recently, through a variety of media channels, there has been a big drive to raise awareness about mental health. Within these campaigns, there's been a particular emphasis on educating sufferers that it’s okay to chat about their debilitating nemesis. This strategy seen as an important step in reducing the number of people who suffer in silence. I’ve written previously of a close friend... Continue Reading →