Tony Gillam facts for kids
Tony Gillam, born in 1961, is an English mental health nurse, a writer, and a musician. He helps people with their mental well-being. Tony has written over 80 articles and two books about mental health.
He started the Music Workshop Project, which won an award in 1997. This project helped people through music. Tony also won international awards for his work, including the Lilly Schizophrenia Reintegration Award in 1998. He was also recognized for helping families in 2008. Today, he teaches mental health nursing at the University of Wolverhampton and the University of Worcester.
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Tony Gillam's Life
Tony Gillam was born in Shrewsbury, England. Besides his work as a mental health nurse, he is also a talented musician. He writes and sings his own songs.
Music Career
In 2007, Tony released an album called Untangle the Strings. Before that, he released two EPs (smaller albums) under the name Teach Yourself Shorthand. In 2013, he formed a music duo called Fracture Zone with Phil Richards. Tony released his first solo album, Lazy Oceanography, in 2018. He produced this album all by himself.
Tony Gillam's Writing
Tony Gillam has written many articles about nursing and mental health. He also wrote two books on mental health nursing. These books are Reflections on Community Psychiatric Nursing (2002) and Creativity, Wellbeing and Mental Health Practice (2018).
Books for Young Readers
Tony also writes about other topics, like world music and children's stories. He wrote a children's novel called A Passenger in Time in 2009. For his children's books, he uses the name Anthony Gillam. He also has a blog called Passengers in Time. On his blog, he shares adventures about books, music, and even time travel!
Tony Gillam's Music Albums
Here is a list of music he has released:
- In the Emptiness
- Dizzy Heights EP by Teach Yourself Shorthand (2002)
- Supper in the Morning EP by Teach Yourself Shorthand (2004)
- Untangle the Strings (released by BiziB Music (2007)
- Lazy Oceanography by Tony Gillam (2018)
