Mental Health Monday

On this week's Mental Health Monday , Mick was joined by Jo and Claire from Fallen Angels Dance Theatre ahead of their performance, Acts of Recovery, later this week. Jo talked about her own personal experiences that led her to joining the group, and how it has allowed her to express herself through performance and dance. Follow @MrMickCoyle & @FallenAngelsDT. Originally broadcast 26th Novembe...

Several weeks ago on the show, Mick Coyle invited the team from Paul's Place into the studio to discuss the Talk Tonight benefit concert of which they were one of the recipients. With Mick taking a break for the week, we thought this would be a chance to revisit that interview , and take a look at some of the work they do with the families of those bereaved by suicide . Originally broadcast Novemb...

Jake Mills and Mick Coyle get together to discuss the latest from the world of mental health. After Monday's gripping conversation with Keith & Stu Xander , Jake weighs in with his own thoughts on how different forms of treatment can work for different people. Find mental health services near you via www.hubofhope.co.uk

Stu & Keith Xander from The Peace Pirates joined Mick for this week's Mental Health Monday ! As they launch their Purple Rain campaign in conjunction with CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), they opened up about how mental health has affected their own lives, and shared their personal stories. For more information on the collaboration, visit: https://www.thecalmzone.net/2018/11/xander-an...

Jake Mills and Mick Coyle get together to discuss the latest from the world of mental health. Jake joins Mick to share his thoughts on the eve of 'World Stress Day', and offers commentary on this week's Mental Health Monday chat with #ThreeLittleBirds. Find mental health services near you via www.hubofhope.co.uk

This week on Mental Health Monday , Mick was joined by Jess and Cameron from IMAGO Training to talk about their series of mental health cafes,  Three Little Birds . They talked about their own experiences with mental health, and how they saw the need for a new kind of approach in getting people to discuss their problems.  For more details on #ThreeLittleBirds , visit www.imagotrainingltd.co.uk/thr...

In this bonus episode, Rugby League legend Robbie Hunter-Paul joins Mick to talk about his work supporting The Movember Foundation. The former New Zealand player discusses what help and services will be offered by the Foundation ahead of the weekend's Rugby League match at Anfield, as well as how mental health has impacted his own life. The Movember Foundation is only charity tackling men’s health...

Jake Mills and Mick Coyle get together to discuss the latest from the world of mental health. Jake joins Mick to share his thoughts on the Chancellor's remarks on mental health funding in the Autumn Budget, and offered his own perspective on DMAT's work. Find mental health services near you via www.hubofhope.co.uk

On this week's Mental Health Monday , Mick Coyle talks to Maureen Harris and Kevin McDonald from DMAT, an organization that aims to help survivors of domestic violence. The organization offers support to survivors in a variety of ways designed to improve their mental health, whilst also providing services for the perpetrators of domestic violence, teaching them to change their behaviour and mindse...

Jake Mills and Mick Coyle get together to discuss the latest from the world of mental health. On this week’s Mental Health Extra, we discuss how football fans are embracing the topic of MH. We also take a look at Jake’s work alongside the City of Liverpool FC. And Jake marks a prominent date in the diary, and reflects on his life five years since trying to take his own life. Find mental health ser...

Mick meets the team behind the Talk Tonight event coming to Liverpool on Friday 2nd November. It was set up to celebrate the lives of two Liverpool fans, and raise the issue of suicide with its audience. Organisor Chris and Compere John explain why they were so keen to host the event. Matty from the Liverpool band “The Shipbuilders” offers his thoughts from the point of view of a musician and clin...

There are two guests on this week’s Mental Health Extra. First up, author of “60 Ways To Improve Your Life in 60 Seconds” Sid Madge on his new self-help book, and how small changes can make a big difference. Find out more about the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meee-Minute-Ways-Improve-Seconds/dp/1916413404 Also on the show, MIND ambassador and TV presenter Anna Williamson joins Mick to look...

Sam Tyrer and Lindsay Irwin from Change Talks join Mick Coyle in the studio to talk about the work they’re doing in Lancashire schools. Sam set up the organisation after his own battle with depression, and now shares his story with young people. Lindsey is a trained mental health nurse. They’re hoping to expand their work across the North West, and tell Mick about some of the issues they deal with...

There’s an extra edition of Mental Health Monday this week, as we mark World Mental Health Day 2018. The government used the day to reveal a series of measures to tackle the issue of poor mental health in our communities, including the appointment of a new Suicide Prevention Minister and offering new support for schoolchildren when it comes to their mental health. At Radio City Talk, we heard how...

It’s a busy day on Mental Health Extra, with loads of great guests ahead of World Mental Health Day. On the show, Joe Blott and Jay McKenna from Spirit of Shankly join Mick to discuss the work they’re doing for the matchday fan, as well as previewing a documentary on LFC TV featuring the stories of former players Jason McAteer, Chris Kirkland and Liverpool fans themselves. Talk Liverpool swing by...

Fashion designer Richard Gairy was alongside Mick Coyle ahead of Liverpool Fashion Week to talk about his battle with mental health. Richard was struggling with the pressure of caring for his dad and discovering he had kidney failure which resulted in his depression. He told Mick how he has managed to start speaking about his mental health after 20 years of bottling it up. Plus, our national "Wher...

Breaking news on this week's mental health extra - the team behind the 24 hour Mental Health Marathon has been nominated for a Mind Media award! Jake Mills and Mick Coyle look back at the achievements from that day and the different nominees in each category. Plus, a look ahead to next week's "Hub of Hopeathon" - the second of its kind - where University of Chester students will dedicate their tim...

The team behind the next "Hub of Hopeathon" joined Mick Coyle on Mental Health Monday this week. Dean McShane, lecturer in mental health at the University of Chester was alongside his two students Tom and Liz, to talk about the event on Wednesday 10th October where they will encourage charities to join the "Hub of Hope" app. Tom and Liz also spoke about why they chose to study mental health nursin...

Big names on this week’s Mental Health Extra, as Jeremy Corbyn and Shadow Health Secretary John Ashworth tell Mick their plans for mental health services in the UK. They’ve been visiting Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference. Also on the show, Jake Mills pays tribute to Brighton’s Anthony Knockeart has he revealed his battle with depression. And Occupational Health played an important role in...

On this week’s podcast Mick Coyle spoke to the team behind “Feeling Funny Mums”. Mental Health Monday has already featured the Feeling Funny course for men and this time, it’s the Mums turn! Project manager Helen Holden was alongside volunteer Lauren Livesey to talk about how the course aims to boost women’s confidence and mental health. Plus, celebrity Mum Izzy Judd tells Mick Coyle about the ups...

Jake Mills was back alongside Mick Coyle for Mental Health Extra to talk about what he's been up to with his charity Chasing the Stigma. Jake told Mick about how he is a part of the "mental health collective" and what they will be doing as part of the collaboration. Plus, a look back on yesterday's Mental Health Monday episode "Innsaei Insights" Find out more on www.hubofhope.co.uk

Danielle Kershaw joined Mick Coyle to share her mental health journey on Mental Health Monday. Danielle suffered abuse throughout her childhood and she told Mick how they played a part in her mental health as an adult and how she uses her experiences to help others with their issues. She's set up her own business "Innsaei Insights" off the back of her depression and Danielle wants to work with sma...

It's a special edition of Mental Health Monday this week in aid of "World Suicide Prevention Day" Mick Coyle was given a tour of the brand new "James Place" - the first non-clinical centre in the UK for men experiencing suicidal thoughts. It's based in the Georgian Quarter in Liverpool and they are hosting a joint event alongside Chasing the Stigma to mark #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.  Plus - you c...

On this week’s Mental Health Extra, we hear about a special event being held at the Halton Stadium in Widnes. The Service of Rememberance is for those who’ve lost a loved one to suicide, and takes place on Wednesday 5th September 2018 at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. Richard Brown from Listening Ear joined Mick in the studio to talk about the event and the work they do. Also on the show – details of a...

There are two guests on this week’s Mental Health Monday. The first is Tanya Leary, a mum and blogger, who has written a children’s story with a twist. Tanya explores the issues that can come from impending parenthood, and how as parents we need to make time for ourselves. You can buy the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Bed-Baby-Tanya-Leary/dp/1978008791 In part two, Dr Suzi Gage from the...