A psychological well being group that teaches folks the performing arts has made a huge impact throughout Lanarkshire.
Idiot On was began six years in the past by Wishaw man Stuart Doig after he couldn’t discover some other comparable teams.
Stuart, who suffers from nervousness, OCD and schizophrenia, now has a workforce of volunteers who run 4 teams per week throughout Lanarkshire.
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The group goals to assist individuals who have psychological well being points by instructing them music, comedy writing and appearing.
This concept got here to Stuart after he used stand-up comedy to assist battle his nervousness and shyness.
Stuart instructed Lanarkshire Stay : “We began Idiot On after searching for teams comparable and never with the ability to discover any.
“We now have a fantastic workforce of volunteers who train folks varied expertise inside performing arts, corresponding to devices and comedy writing.
“Individuals may even come alongside and do some karaoke.
“The group's purpose is to make use of the performing arts to assist folks enhance their psychological well being and their confidence.
“I've handled comparable points up to now and it was by way of comedy and the performing arts I used to be in a position to achieve extra confidence.”
Idiot On meet in Wishaw, Forgewood, Cumbernauld and Bellshill weekly and the teams are open to all.
In addition they hope to develop the service into different areas of Lanarkshire and run their very own exhibits.
“We're at all times trying to develop and begin extra teams if the demand is there.
“We now have our present arising too at Membership 100 in Motherwell on the finish of June. This can be a enjoyable alternative for our service customers to showcase their expertise.”
You'll find extra in regards to the group right here.
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