An Honest Account

from The Banchory Fly - Summer 2021

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Couple publish honest account of married life with schizophrenia

At some point in their lives, one in about daily activities. 100 people will suffer from an episode of The book, published by Cherish Editions, schizophrenia and, each year, one in four opens up the conversation surrounding will experience a mental health problem, schizophrenia, providing pragmatic and according to Mind UK. supportive advice to those whose lives

At any one time, 220,000 people are have been impacted by the disorder. being treated for schizophrenia in the UK Drawing on her own experience, Tara by the NHS. Mental health can and does explores the way in which the condition affect thousands of people in the UK has affected her and her husband’s and impacts on the lives of individuals relationship, discussing both the low and their relationships. Cameron Leiper points as well as the high. She provides was diagnosed with chronic paranoid advice every step of the way, making this schizophrenia in 1988, lives in Alford with lived experience book an indispensable his wife Tara, music director of Banchory companion for carers. Singers, and a new book charts the Proceeds will raise vital funds for struggles they have experienced. Shawmind, a Newark-based mental health

Is This Real? has been co-written by the charity, which has previously campaigned couple, allowing each author to express to make mental health education what life is like with mental illness at the compulsory in UK schools. centre of their relationship. It is a candid, Is This Real? Our Story of Living thoughtful, and at times, unsettling With Schizophrenia by Cameron and account of their lives, revealing the upset Tara Leiper is available in paperback and and anxiety caused by the chasm between Kindle versions. ISBN: 9781913615130 14 the rational and irrational as they go cherisheditions.com

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Aberdeenshire Community Planning

Partnership (Marr) would like to draw people’s attention to safety around water in the region.

Scotland enjoys some the most beautiful rivers, lochs, canals and reservoirs that the UK has to offer – they attract thousands of visitors each year, and Deeside is no exception.

With the continuation of the Year of Coasts and Waters into 2021, it’s important to remember though that if you’re visiting one of these spots, be that regularly or as a one-off, water can pose risks.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has put together some useful advice, aimed at runners, dog-walkers, fishers and drinkers, on their comprehensive website. There is also advice on what to do if you find yourself in the water.

Go to www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-