What a mad person looks like
As part of the NUS Mental Health Campaign we are asking you to submit your photos to us and a sentence about how your mental health has impacted upon you and your life. If you would like to submit your photo (in a jpeg file) and a sentence then please email it to Sian Davies NUS SWD Officer- sian.davies@nus.org.uk
People always say to me that I don't seem like someone who suffers from mental ill health. I am not sure what they are expecting, someone sitting on their own, gently rocking in the corner? I am someone who has got a 2:1 degree, been president of her Students' Union, who goes out and gets drunk, goes on dates and loves surfing. And, oh yes, for the last 7 years of my life have also suffered from mental ill health- big deal- it hasn't stopped me yet.
Sian, NUS SWD Officer
My supervisor told me I was too cheerful to suffer from a mental health problem. Mental health matters, it’s time to give it some thought.
Vicki, Cambridge Uni
I am passionate about challenging the taboo surrounding mental health issues. You are not alone so get out there and be loud and proud.
Becci, Canterbury Christchurch
Whose mad? Not me! I’m not mad, I’m Daniel.
Dan, Wolverhampton College
Mental health is an area within society that is somewhat widely unknown. I would like to see the university of Westminster become the forerunner in making Mental health awareness an integrated part of its community.
Doose, Westminster
People used to say I was mad like it was a bad thing. Now being insane is something I really enjoy.
Ele, Swansea Uni
Ill mental health affects sufferers in their daily life. FE & HE institutions MUST take account of this in its fair assessment of students.
Gemma, Cardiff Uni
I am proud to be open about my mental illness and disability.
James, Essex
I’m passionate about challenging the stigma associated with mental distress. I’m proud to be a ‘mental elf’
Jenny, Manchester Union
Don't see half a picture, see the person underneath..
James Hughes, SWD Comm
Because it’s a mad world, shows how normal we are.
Nick, Sheffield College
Having a mental health problem does not make you a bad person, you should not be ashamed.
Leigh Ann, Canterbury Christchurch
People used to tell me that I was weak to let my emotions get the better of me. It took me years to realise how proud I should be of the things I’d fought through.
Juliette, Cambridge Uni
I am mad, mad, mad as a shatter but I’m also an active member of society, proved my teachers wrong and still going strong!
Vicki, Royal Holloway Uni
Hello???
Russell, Cardiff Uni
My mental health issue has made me a stronger person but I’m not any different from anyone else.
Nicky, ULUi
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