CW: Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Self Harm I saw a raft of posts the other day from Andy’s Man Club, with the devastating news that one of their group facilitators hadContinue reading “What to do when hope feels lost.”
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6 months in – mental health and the pandemic
I keep hearing people talk about the mental health impact of the pandemic. But as with seemingly everything else in life, people are polarised about it. There are the peopleContinue reading “6 months in – mental health and the pandemic”
Holding on to this Wonderful Life
CW/TW Suicidal ideation I don’t get to spend Christmas at home every year, we alternate, as do many people, between parents and in-laws and home. So far I think we’veContinue reading “Holding on to this Wonderful Life”
Cause of Death – not just suicide we need to worry about.
I was just checking to see if there were any updated statistics yet on the number of suicides in the UK – not yet. I wanted to see if lastContinue reading “Cause of Death – not just suicide we need to worry about.”
Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community
This last week has been Happy Valley Pride in Hebden Bridge – a celebration of our LGBTQ+ community and families. Yesterday was the “Big Day Out” – a day ofContinue reading “Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community”
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – which course(s) are right for you?
I’ve just started scheduling courses, so thought I would write something to help people decide which course would be most suitable for their needs. MHFA England have a range ofContinue reading “Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – which course(s) are right for you?”
Making a difference – MHFA at Leeds Mencap
It dawned on me with some surprise that I’ve been an MHFA trainer for over two years now – I’ve run around 18 courses I think, in Leeds, London, Burnley.Continue reading “Making a difference – MHFA at Leeds Mencap”
Death and Statistics
They’re quite effective, I think – those “kill your speed, not a child”, or “don’t drink and drive” adverts we see on our televisions each year. Especially around Christmas, whenContinue reading “Death and Statistics”