Happy Christmas
Thanks to everyone who's shown so much interest and kept coming to our Talkbank meetings on Mondays. It's been stimulating, fun, sometimes even emotional - we listened to Dave's testimony this week and the consensus was how well-written it was, and how moved we were that he could share his life experiences from the heart in such a genuine way. We're looking forward to doing some more of this work in the new year and also finding out what perceptions in particular trouble us and how we can best challenge them. We'll be looking forward to getting these down on paper so that we all know what to look for in the press and how we can tackle them. Hopefully we'll be welcoming some more new faces - and maybe even some familiar ones and having more input from the local media. So, watch this space..
Have a wonderful holiday everyone and see you all back here, usual time and place on Monday January 7.
All the best,
Talkbank Team
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
Tuesday, 11 December 2007
What a corker!
Well, we had a humdinger of a meeting this week (always wanted to use that word, but didn't know how). Firstly, a few of us met Jim The Jogger for the first time - and it's great to see him back with his enthusiasm and ideas.
Amanda (Moran - that's the other Amanda), had written a personal testimony, sharing with us her life story and the difficulties she has experienced with mental distress. It was quite an emotional session but she kick-started a trend and we're looking forward to taking a turn and sharing our stories with each other - no holds barred. Well, almost none. It's a great way to get to know each other in a friendly environment and speaking out about our issues as a dry-run for talking to the media.
We also talked about MAGMH's remit in terms of the headlines we can challenge and those we can't. Of course, this led to ferocious discussion on the workings of the media and why they write in a certain way, and what we can realistically do to challenge this. The outcome of our talk was that we're all working towards the same goal in our diverse ways, and that this diversity is welcome. We also identified a need to see more definition about the Media Action Group - and the staff are currently working on a document that will, hopefully, give everyone a clearer picture of where we're going and what we're hoping to achieve.
That's all for now folks, so until next time...
Amanda (Moran - that's the other Amanda), had written a personal testimony, sharing with us her life story and the difficulties she has experienced with mental distress. It was quite an emotional session but she kick-started a trend and we're looking forward to taking a turn and sharing our stories with each other - no holds barred. Well, almost none. It's a great way to get to know each other in a friendly environment and speaking out about our issues as a dry-run for talking to the media.
We also talked about MAGMH's remit in terms of the headlines we can challenge and those we can't. Of course, this led to ferocious discussion on the workings of the media and why they write in a certain way, and what we can realistically do to challenge this. The outcome of our talk was that we're all working towards the same goal in our diverse ways, and that this diversity is welcome. We also identified a need to see more definition about the Media Action Group - and the staff are currently working on a document that will, hopefully, give everyone a clearer picture of where we're going and what we're hoping to achieve.
That's all for now folks, so until next time...
Monday, 3 December 2007
Talkbank talkback
Just wanted to thank everyone who turned up for our talk with The Sentinel this morning. I think we had a very productive meeting and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I know that some of our members took time out from their busy lives just to be here and I hope that you got as much out of it as I did. It certainly opened up the lines of communication and I hope that we continue to think of ways that we can use the media to our advantage. I'd like to see more of the faces that were here this morning because our campaign to challenge stigma seems to be gaining momentum and everyone's help is more than welcome, no matter how much time you can spare.
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Talkbank Meeting
Good afternoon Talkbank members
Just an update on Monday's meeting. The usual suspects turned up, so thanks to them for attending. We're still trying to get people through the doors, so please remember that everyone's welcome.
On that note, I must say we had a very productive meeting this week. Dave and Josie have written letters to The Sentinel after a discussion about incapacity benefit - so watch this space. We also welcomed another newbie, called Amanda (not to be confused with the other Amanda). Amanda will be working alongside me to challenge stigma on our media campaigns. Incidentally, she's also famous! She's a part-time actress and has appeared in bit-parts in Corrie and Hollyoaks amongst other things. Please don't queue round the block for autographs though.
The main news of the day though is that next Monday, December 3, we have some visitors to our offices. The Sentinel's Assistant Editor Martin Tideswell and their health correspondent, Dave Blackhurst are coming to give us a talk about how the newspaper is put together and what makes a good news story or feature. They will be available afterwards for a question and answer session. We'd like this to be well attended, so please, please try to make it on the day. We might even have some extra special biscuits in honour of the occasion. But it should be really interesting and it's a chance to put our message across.
Anyway, hope to see you all this coming Monday and at our future meetings.
Just an update on Monday's meeting. The usual suspects turned up, so thanks to them for attending. We're still trying to get people through the doors, so please remember that everyone's welcome.
On that note, I must say we had a very productive meeting this week. Dave and Josie have written letters to The Sentinel after a discussion about incapacity benefit - so watch this space. We also welcomed another newbie, called Amanda (not to be confused with the other Amanda). Amanda will be working alongside me to challenge stigma on our media campaigns. Incidentally, she's also famous! She's a part-time actress and has appeared in bit-parts in Corrie and Hollyoaks amongst other things. Please don't queue round the block for autographs though.
The main news of the day though is that next Monday, December 3, we have some visitors to our offices. The Sentinel's Assistant Editor Martin Tideswell and their health correspondent, Dave Blackhurst are coming to give us a talk about how the newspaper is put together and what makes a good news story or feature. They will be available afterwards for a question and answer session. We'd like this to be well attended, so please, please try to make it on the day. We might even have some extra special biscuits in honour of the occasion. But it should be really interesting and it's a chance to put our message across.
Anyway, hope to see you all this coming Monday and at our future meetings.
Wednesday, 14 November 2007
Talkbank letters
Hello Talkbank members
Just an idea, but I was thinking of setting up a supply of letters that we can access during the week. It's all very well meeting on a Monday, but things are happening all the time, in fact, an interesting letter was published in The Sentinel today (Weds 14/11), which ties in nicely with the campaign about the psychiatric hospital in Cobridge. I've drafted a letter in response and will continue to do so with anything else that's relevant. All I need is someone who endorses these views and will put their name to it. Of course, you can just use the letter as a draft - re-write it, edit it and add what you like, it's just something to get us thinking and maybe get some ideas flowing. It's better for the letters to come from MAGMH/Talkbank members, because of course, it's all about you and shows the public the kind of support we have.
Anyway, we can discuss it on Monday - just wondered what people thought...
Shirley
Just an idea, but I was thinking of setting up a supply of letters that we can access during the week. It's all very well meeting on a Monday, but things are happening all the time, in fact, an interesting letter was published in The Sentinel today (Weds 14/11), which ties in nicely with the campaign about the psychiatric hospital in Cobridge. I've drafted a letter in response and will continue to do so with anything else that's relevant. All I need is someone who endorses these views and will put their name to it. Of course, you can just use the letter as a draft - re-write it, edit it and add what you like, it's just something to get us thinking and maybe get some ideas flowing. It's better for the letters to come from MAGMH/Talkbank members, because of course, it's all about you and shows the public the kind of support we have.
Anyway, we can discuss it on Monday - just wondered what people thought...
Shirley
Monday, 12 November 2007
17th Post
Hello to all our Talkbank members
Those of us who didn't succumb to the lurgy that's doing the rounds, met up as usual on Monday and there was lots to talk about. Firstly, I introduced myself: I'm the new member of MAGMH, officially in charge of our media and communications campaign but it's all hands on deck as ever, so it's certainly not exclusive and I'm hoping to be involved in lots of other things too.
That said, I'm the person to speak to if you're planning a campaign to the media on behalf of MAGMH and I'll certainly help you out where I can, you only have to ask.Back to what was discussed at the meeting earlier.David's recent letter to The Sentinel was soundly lauded by everyone, it was well-written and very much reflected the mood of all our members, so well done to him. His letter has already produced a response from a member of the public in favour of our campaign to Stamp Out Stigma - so we're already beginning to make changes and reach out to people. Long may it continue.
On that vein, I'm looking for more volunteers to keep our cause in the public eye. Anything that catches your eye, makes you sit up and think: 'that's not right' - why not write a letter? We're here to help if you need to talk things through or want some inspiration, but we mustn't be shy. If we keep niggling away at the little things, eventually we're going to change things for the better - for all of us.
That's all for now folks, but please contact me for a chat if you think of any letters that need writing or publishing opportunities.
Best,Shirley McLellan
Media and Communications Co-ordinator
MAGMH
Those of us who didn't succumb to the lurgy that's doing the rounds, met up as usual on Monday and there was lots to talk about. Firstly, I introduced myself: I'm the new member of MAGMH, officially in charge of our media and communications campaign but it's all hands on deck as ever, so it's certainly not exclusive and I'm hoping to be involved in lots of other things too.
That said, I'm the person to speak to if you're planning a campaign to the media on behalf of MAGMH and I'll certainly help you out where I can, you only have to ask.Back to what was discussed at the meeting earlier.David's recent letter to The Sentinel was soundly lauded by everyone, it was well-written and very much reflected the mood of all our members, so well done to him. His letter has already produced a response from a member of the public in favour of our campaign to Stamp Out Stigma - so we're already beginning to make changes and reach out to people. Long may it continue.
On that vein, I'm looking for more volunteers to keep our cause in the public eye. Anything that catches your eye, makes you sit up and think: 'that's not right' - why not write a letter? We're here to help if you need to talk things through or want some inspiration, but we mustn't be shy. If we keep niggling away at the little things, eventually we're going to change things for the better - for all of us.
That's all for now folks, but please contact me for a chat if you think of any letters that need writing or publishing opportunities.
Best,Shirley McLellan
Media and Communications Co-ordinator
MAGMH
Tuesday, 30 October 2007
16th Post
Hi, it's Jim here
Today we have been talking about at the general public's perception of mental health, and what we can do to challenge it.
We want to get the message across that people who have experienced mental distress are just the same as everybody else. We want to make people aware that things that are accepted as a part of everyday life, such as exam or work related stress, could be considered mild forms of anxiety; an illness that still receives a lot of discrimination as it is a form of mental ill health. By raising awareness of this, we hope to make the topic of metal health seem less threatening, so the 1 in 4 of us who experience some form of mental ill health at any one time don't have to feel ashamed or alone.
At the moment, we are just bouncing ideas off the walls about in what directions we want to take this, but have made no firm decisions as of yet.
Today we have been talking about at the general public's perception of mental health, and what we can do to challenge it.
We want to get the message across that people who have experienced mental distress are just the same as everybody else. We want to make people aware that things that are accepted as a part of everyday life, such as exam or work related stress, could be considered mild forms of anxiety; an illness that still receives a lot of discrimination as it is a form of mental ill health. By raising awareness of this, we hope to make the topic of metal health seem less threatening, so the 1 in 4 of us who experience some form of mental ill health at any one time don't have to feel ashamed or alone.
At the moment, we are just bouncing ideas off the walls about in what directions we want to take this, but have made no firm decisions as of yet.
Monday, 15 October 2007
15th Post
Hello all,This is Natalie of the Talk Bank Action Group. The group thought that it would be quite apt for me to write this weeks post as I wrote the first one and as this week is my last week at MAGMH.
The group are focusing on writing letters to the editor at the Sentinel today. The focus of such letters will be....
What a shame the Sunday Sentinel has ended!
This will be from a mental health focus as there will be a lack of personal interest stories, such as the Personal Testimony Articles that Talkbank members often feature in.
Where is the male feature to match the 'Sentinelle' pull out published on a Tuesday.
This is important to our group as the Sentinel has expressed that it will be difficult to feature male focused pieces now that the Sunday Sentinel has finished.
Why didn't the Sentinel report on World Mental Health Day?
For obvious reasons!
How great the World Mental Health Day Celebrations were!
To draw attention to the events that took place that were not featured in the Sentinel.
So just to leave you all with the following sentiment really,
keep on keeping on folks!
It has been a real pleasure to work with a group of such intelligent, inspirational, strong and thoroughly nice people. You should be very proud of your achievements. I will be keeping an eye on the blog to see the great work that I'm sure you will be doing and will look forward to reading the next edition of the Talkbank Times!
Take Care
Nat
x
Monday, 8 October 2007
14th POST
Hi everyone this is Helen, I am doing the post this week for the TALKBANK TIMES. and what a busy day it has been! (so busy that I didn't have time to do the post in the office....I'm doing it from home....it's 8-50pm.) What dedication!!....just joking.
The Talkbank Action Group members met up at 11am (David, Josie, Claire, Faz, myself, together with Amanda and Natalie)
We started by proof reading the first draught of the Talkbank Times, looking for any omissions/errors etc.
We then went on to decide on the order the pages were going to be displayed.
Next stage was the photocopying.
Then stapling all the pages together.
Would you believe we now have a nine page news letter, (all the previous editions had just 4 pages)
We have our first 100 copies completed!
We have also done a colour version, (which looks fantastic!!)
And finally we have done a p.d.f. format, (which is brilliant!!)
The final end result is superb!!....a work of art!!!
What great teamwork!!
The Talkbank Action Group members met up at 11am (David, Josie, Claire, Faz, myself, together with Amanda and Natalie)
We started by proof reading the first draught of the Talkbank Times, looking for any omissions/errors etc.
We then went on to decide on the order the pages were going to be displayed.
Next stage was the photocopying.
Then stapling all the pages together.
Would you believe we now have a nine page news letter, (all the previous editions had just 4 pages)
We have our first 100 copies completed!
We have also done a colour version, (which looks fantastic!!)
And finally we have done a p.d.f. format, (which is brilliant!!)
The final end result is superb!!....a work of art!!!
What great teamwork!!
Monday, 1 October 2007
13th POST
Hello my name is Joe Knapper and i am writing about todays quote about positive thinking 'A road walked twice is never as long' Mental Health Aawareness Week is here and we at the MAGMH are helping to promote mental health issues Once a road as been walked once the next walk is not as long .Joe Knapper Media Action Group For Mental Health.
Monday, 24 September 2007
12th Post
Hello, everyone! My name is David and I have been a Talkbank member for a few months now.
Having had a long-standing mental health problem, I have found Talkbank to be both a positive and engaging experience. Both staff and members are a friendly bunch and have made my time here extremely enjoyable, as well as educative and informative.
If you fancy getting involved yourself, I am sure you would be made to feel quite welcome.
Today we have been completing our preperations for the new issue of the Talkbank Times, which should be available by 10th October, World Mental Health Day.
Jim and Claire have been completing their interview on what it is like to take part in the Talkbank training course, while Helen and myself have been attempting to write a small article on Sanity Fair.
Josie has been looking for positive quotes to put in the Talkbank Times.
In the meantime, we all continue to monitor the media for signs of discrimination against those who suffer mental ill health.
Having had a long-standing mental health problem, I have found Talkbank to be both a positive and engaging experience. Both staff and members are a friendly bunch and have made my time here extremely enjoyable, as well as educative and informative.
If you fancy getting involved yourself, I am sure you would be made to feel quite welcome.
Today we have been completing our preperations for the new issue of the Talkbank Times, which should be available by 10th October, World Mental Health Day.
Jim and Claire have been completing their interview on what it is like to take part in the Talkbank training course, while Helen and myself have been attempting to write a small article on Sanity Fair.
Josie has been looking for positive quotes to put in the Talkbank Times.
In the meantime, we all continue to monitor the media for signs of discrimination against those who suffer mental ill health.
Monday, 17 September 2007
11th Post
Today we've managed to get loads done for the next Talkbank Times. David and Josie have finished their wordsearch, Helen and David have finished the "Meet a Mindbloggler" interview and Claire has interviewed Joe about his role as a carer.
Monday, 10 September 2007
Tenth. Post
Hello, my name is Jim Griffiths. This is my first week as a member of the Talkbank Action Group, having just completed the Talkbank Media Training course.
We discussed the Talkbank Times and have set a deadline for all items for this to be in by Monday 1st October as we want to have the latest edition published for World Mental Health Day. Helen and Dave are working on the "meet a mindblogger" feature, Claire and myself are doing a "meet a talkbank training course member" and Faz is researching World Mental Health Day which is on the 10th October 2007.
For World Mental Health Day, we are going to have a film night in the film theatre at Staffordshire University. We are hoping to show the Sanity Fair DVD, filming from the Food for Thought conference and some of the television training from the Talkbank Training Course. This will be on the 10th October and further details on the time will follow.
Natalie has arranged a 'presentation day' for everyone who has completed the Talkbank Training course this year. It will be on Wednesday 3rd October at 1pm, and we'll be able to watch the films from the TV training and there will hopefully be a buffet!!
Thanks, Jim
We discussed the Talkbank Times and have set a deadline for all items for this to be in by Monday 1st October as we want to have the latest edition published for World Mental Health Day. Helen and Dave are working on the "meet a mindblogger" feature, Claire and myself are doing a "meet a talkbank training course member" and Faz is researching World Mental Health Day which is on the 10th October 2007.
For World Mental Health Day, we are going to have a film night in the film theatre at Staffordshire University. We are hoping to show the Sanity Fair DVD, filming from the Food for Thought conference and some of the television training from the Talkbank Training Course. This will be on the 10th October and further details on the time will follow.
Natalie has arranged a 'presentation day' for everyone who has completed the Talkbank Training course this year. It will be on Wednesday 3rd October at 1pm, and we'll be able to watch the films from the TV training and there will hopefully be a buffet!!
Thanks, Jim
Monday, 3 September 2007
9th POST
hi I'm Josie
I'm writing the post this for the talkbank action group.
we are pleased that the reply letter that we had back from channel4 regarding
the comments and certain words that was used in your programme, big brother, have been noticed.
words that was used are psycho schizophrenic,
we are so glad that in future big brother will recognize and pick up these words
when they are used and deal with them appropriately.
I'm writing the post this for the talkbank action group.
we are pleased that the reply letter that we had back from channel4 regarding
the comments and certain words that was used in your programme, big brother, have been noticed.
words that was used are psycho schizophrenic,
we are so glad that in future big brother will recognize and pick up these words
when they are used and deal with them appropriately.
Monday, 20 August 2007
8th post
Hello my name is joseph and i am a member of the media action group for mental health.
I am a carer and i am a member of the north staffs carers association .I also do mental health work I joined the Media Action Group For Mental Health three and half years ago and it has helped me in a lot of ways and i really enjoy attending these meetings The staff are very helpful and it is a friendly enviroment to be in. They do a good service and any body is welcome to become a TalkBank member.
Today the group have been doing different things icluding:
Writing a letter to the sentinel
&
Working on the quiz section of the Talk Bank Times next issue
i have been doing a mind blog.
Thank you
Joseph Knapper Media Action Group For Mental Health.
I am a carer and i am a member of the north staffs carers association .I also do mental health work I joined the Media Action Group For Mental Health three and half years ago and it has helped me in a lot of ways and i really enjoy attending these meetings The staff are very helpful and it is a friendly enviroment to be in. They do a good service and any body is welcome to become a TalkBank member.
Today the group have been doing different things icluding:
Writing a letter to the sentinel
&
Working on the quiz section of the Talk Bank Times next issue
i have been doing a mind blog.
Thank you
Joseph Knapper Media Action Group For Mental Health.
Monday, 13 August 2007
7th Post
Hello everyone this is Domenica, it is my turn to do this week's post for the TALKBANK ACTION GROUP.
We have contacted the Sentinel regarding one of our members featuring in the 'Make-over'
section.
We have also informed them that we have other members who have expressed an interest in taking part in the other sections, currently being featured.
We have not received a reply to the letters we sent to the Guardian newspaper or Channel 4. (we intend to 'chase these up')
We will be incorporating a new category in the next edition of the Talkbank Times.....featuring an article from a carer's prospective. (Joe will be making this his contribution to our news letter)
We have decided to compile the Data-Base using the 'Word Document' (making it easier for everyone to add information)
We have just listened to the pod-cast (which Faz heard broadcast) on the Stephen Nolan Show, on Radio Five live on Saturday 11th August. There were a number of extremely derogatory comments made by a caller regarding mental health. (We will of course be contacting Radio Five Live and also the Sentinel concerning this particular broadcast)
We have contacted the Sentinel regarding one of our members featuring in the 'Make-over'
section.
We have also informed them that we have other members who have expressed an interest in taking part in the other sections, currently being featured.
We have not received a reply to the letters we sent to the Guardian newspaper or Channel 4. (we intend to 'chase these up')
We will be incorporating a new category in the next edition of the Talkbank Times.....featuring an article from a carer's prospective. (Joe will be making this his contribution to our news letter)
We have decided to compile the Data-Base using the 'Word Document' (making it easier for everyone to add information)
We have just listened to the pod-cast (which Faz heard broadcast) on the Stephen Nolan Show, on Radio Five live on Saturday 11th August. There were a number of extremely derogatory comments made by a caller regarding mental health. (We will of course be contacting Radio Five Live and also the Sentinel concerning this particular broadcast)
Monday, 6 August 2007
6th post
Hello and welcome to the sixth TAG (Talkbank Action Group) blog.
I'm Faz. I joined the team two weeks ago and I will be bringing you this weeks entry. What can I tell you about myself? I'm female for a start you may not have been able to tell that from my name. I'm a chocoholic. I first experienced depression in childhood. It wasn't treated and I never fully recovered. Depression is something that has recurred throughout my life. Sometimes I break down and cry in the street. People say,
"What's up with you?"
I explain that I can't help it. I'm depressed. Other times I can walk down the street and burst out laughing. Then people say,
"What's up with you? I thought you were depressed."
People don't understand they think that because I'm often depressed that I must always be miserable. I like messing around and having fun as much as anyone else and that's why I'm here.
We're a friendly bunch of people here and what we all have in common is that we've experienced mental distress or we care for someone who is distressed. We moniter and talk to the media because we want people to understand. We want to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental health and to promote positive images.
If you want to know more about us then feel free to explore our website, join the Mindblogging project or post a comment.
If you live in Stoke-On-Trent you can join theTalkbank. We hold regular Talkbank training courses throughout the year. You could even join the TAG team, like me. At the very least come along to our annual street festival, Sanity Fair and say hello. Come on. What have you got to lose?
A fortnight ago I wrote a letter responding to a newspaper article and last week it was sent off the the paper.
This week we had a very intense and productive meeting. We discussed our on going press campaign. We set deadlines for receiving a reply to letters sent out before chasing them up. We also plan to set up an address database for contacts. We had an editorial meeting for the Talkbank Times. Major changes in layout are ahead which should make Talkbank Times more accessible and reader friendly. Frankly, I'm shattered and all we did was make plans and talk.
I'm Faz. I joined the team two weeks ago and I will be bringing you this weeks entry. What can I tell you about myself? I'm female for a start you may not have been able to tell that from my name. I'm a chocoholic. I first experienced depression in childhood. It wasn't treated and I never fully recovered. Depression is something that has recurred throughout my life. Sometimes I break down and cry in the street. People say,
"What's up with you?"
I explain that I can't help it. I'm depressed. Other times I can walk down the street and burst out laughing. Then people say,
"What's up with you? I thought you were depressed."
People don't understand they think that because I'm often depressed that I must always be miserable. I like messing around and having fun as much as anyone else and that's why I'm here.
We're a friendly bunch of people here and what we all have in common is that we've experienced mental distress or we care for someone who is distressed. We moniter and talk to the media because we want people to understand. We want to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental health and to promote positive images.
If you want to know more about us then feel free to explore our website, join the Mindblogging project or post a comment.
If you live in Stoke-On-Trent you can join theTalkbank. We hold regular Talkbank training courses throughout the year. You could even join the TAG team, like me. At the very least come along to our annual street festival, Sanity Fair and say hello. Come on. What have you got to lose?
A fortnight ago I wrote a letter responding to a newspaper article and last week it was sent off the the paper.
This week we had a very intense and productive meeting. We discussed our on going press campaign. We set deadlines for receiving a reply to letters sent out before chasing them up. We also plan to set up an address database for contacts. We had an editorial meeting for the Talkbank Times. Major changes in layout are ahead which should make Talkbank Times more accessible and reader friendly. Frankly, I'm shattered and all we did was make plans and talk.
Monday, 23 July 2007
FIFTH POST
This week we have been discussing the following:
- continuing to moniter the media and sending off letters to the press on matters of immediate concern, contacting their offices immediately.
-completing a new Talkbank Times in time for October and World Mental Health week.
-having an active involvement with The Sentinel's "Your Time Out" feature in the Saturday paper, specifically "your top walk", "you and your pets","your top dish","your top table", "your watering hole".
-Faz will be writing a letter in respose to an article on new mental health law in "The Guardian".
-We will be compiling a database of contacts for the national press, so that our responses to issues raised can be quick and immediate.
-David will be sending off his article about the misuse of the word psychosis to a professional journal.
-Helen will be writing a covering letter for the above article to the national press (all broadsheets).
- continuing to moniter the media and sending off letters to the press on matters of immediate concern, contacting their offices immediately.
-completing a new Talkbank Times in time for October and World Mental Health week.
-having an active involvement with The Sentinel's "Your Time Out" feature in the Saturday paper, specifically "your top walk", "you and your pets","your top dish","your top table", "your watering hole".
-Faz will be writing a letter in respose to an article on new mental health law in "The Guardian".
-We will be compiling a database of contacts for the national press, so that our responses to issues raised can be quick and immediate.
-David will be sending off his article about the misuse of the word psychosis to a professional journal.
-Helen will be writing a covering letter for the above article to the national press (all broadsheets).
Monday, 16 July 2007
Fourth Post
Today.......the Talkbank Action Group have written a letter to the Chief Executive of channel 4. expressing concern, regarding the use of derogatory and offensive terms, recently used in two popular T.V. programmes. i.e. 'Big Brother' and 'It's Me or the Dog'
We attached the two letters submitted by one of our members, (one of which has already been published in the local press.)
We attached the two letters submitted by one of our members, (one of which has already been published in the local press.)
Monday, 9 July 2007
third post
The Big Brother Letter written last week featured in the 'letter's to the editor' section of the sentinel on July 4th.
Today some group members have written a response to the letter, agreeing with the argument posed in the published one.
Further research has been done on the term, 'psychosis', and all group members intend to keep a close eye on the local and national media for any mental health issues that may feature.
TB
Today some group members have written a response to the letter, agreeing with the argument posed in the published one.
Further research has been done on the term, 'psychosis', and all group members intend to keep a close eye on the local and national media for any mental health issues that may feature.
TB
Monday, 2 July 2007
Second Post
The sentinel interview has been cancelled today and will be arranged for another day.
Today's Talkbank group has been looking at the Big Brother programme. We've been doing research on the Internet, specifically about the use of the word 'psycho' used by housemates in the programme. We have found that there were little or no complaints made about it, and we feel the word is offensive and was used in an offensive way.
Therefore we have written a letter to the sentinel and we will also be sending a copy to channel 4 expressing our concerns about the matter.
We will be carrying on further research on the word 'psychosis' next week.
Today's Talkbank group has been looking at the Big Brother programme. We've been doing research on the Internet, specifically about the use of the word 'psycho' used by housemates in the programme. We have found that there were little or no complaints made about it, and we feel the word is offensive and was used in an offensive way.
Therefore we have written a letter to the sentinel and we will also be sending a copy to channel 4 expressing our concerns about the matter.
We will be carrying on further research on the word 'psychosis' next week.
Monday, 25 June 2007
First Post
Today the Talkbank action group have begun to do research about the term 'psychosis' and its use.
The intention of such research being to create a greater understanding of the term, to formulate letter to the 'letter's to editor' section of the Sentinel and to possibly produce an article for broadsheet newspapers such as the Guardian.
Next Week the group has arranged a meeting with an editor from the Sentinel in order to learn more about the media process and to pose questions about mental health in order to create a greater understanding of the subject, and to reduce the stigma and discrimination that surrounds mental ill health.
The intention of such research being to create a greater understanding of the term, to formulate letter to the 'letter's to editor' section of the Sentinel and to possibly produce an article for broadsheet newspapers such as the Guardian.
Next Week the group has arranged a meeting with an editor from the Sentinel in order to learn more about the media process and to pose questions about mental health in order to create a greater understanding of the subject, and to reduce the stigma and discrimination that surrounds mental ill health.
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