blogs
Dip into a collection of short blogs written by a variety of creative contributors.
Read about different experiences of addiction, anxiety, mindful baking, sensory strategies and more.
What makes discovery college different? Learning through shared experience
If you’ve ever wondered why discovery college feels different from traditional mental health programs or classroom-style learning, this piece explores the heart of our approach: co-created learning, real conversations, and lived experience at the centre.
When The Sun Was Enough
Justin shares a fresh way of looking at psychosis—not as something “broken,” but as a way the mind tries to survive tough experiences. Using the fable The North Wind and the Sun, it shows how real change doesn’t come from pressure, but from warmth, patience, and truly listening.
From Fear to Peer
Cam shares how his passion to help others helped to conquer his fears.
“And so, it is” – the power of language
Surrendering, accepting and letting go of what we cannot control
How I took the edge off
Justin talks about how connection can take the edge off substance use.
Cassie on the wisdom of Lived Experience
Cassie reflects on the power of sharing lived experience as a clinician.
Christopher shares about anxiety
Chris has found some things to work through the grips of anxiety.
Isolation & Connection
What do the words ‘isolation’ and ‘connection’ mean to you? discovery convos has gathered some different perspectives and shares them with you.
Neha’s perspective on creativity
I have always been fascinated about learning and doing creative activities. However, I never really knew if I had enough creativity in me to perform such tasks.
What to expect from the course, ‘Making Sense of your Senses’
Don’t know what to expect from our Making Sense of your Senses course? Rick shares his experience with discovery college.
Anne and the power of connection
Anne sits down with us to discuss how discovery college can help you reconnect.
The dc difference with Danny: experience, sharing & hope
Sometimes, the start of a journey can be quite confusing. Danny, a psychiatrist wonders how a course at discovery college could be helpful to shift the trajectory for someone’s lived or professional journey.
Lucy & the value of vulnerability
Lucy explores what it felt like to share her experience of psychosis with her community.
Strategies that make sense
Come explore how your senses can have an impact on your well-being.
What is coproduction? Yes – such a great question!
Coproduction creates a space where we can value & learn from all expertise (just like our courses!). It is space that allows us to comfortably uncomfortably share & understand from different perspectives. Check out a more in-depth perspective in this post.
Arna & the recovery college connection
Arna has many different tools in her recovery bag and sits down with us to have a chat about all things recovery college.
Lucy & the self-care dance
Come explore some of Lucy’s self-care safety net strategies that help keep her grounded