Mental Health Monday

Here’s a bonus edition of Mental Health Monday from Radio City Talk Dr Sharon McDonnell joins Mick Coyle to share her story and to ask people to support her survey that will find out the true impact of suicide on those who lose loved ones. Sharon’s hoping more than 7000 people join it ahead of a the deadline on Aug 31st. Find it here: http://research.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/cmhs/research/Impactofsuic...

Mick and Jake Mills are back to discuss the biggest talking points from the world of mental health. This week, a new study warns of the dangers of “romanticising” mental health posts on social media. Jake’s been nominated for a couple of awards (Well done Jake!) And we look back at this week’s Mental Health Monday Podcast. As heard on Radio City Talk, Aug 21st 2018.

Comedian Sam Serrano joins Mick to discuss his new show “Unattractive” ahead of its performance at the Liverpool Comedy Festival. Sam talks about tackling the stigma of divorce and depression through comedy. Sam’s just 18 years of age, but has been on stage since he was 14 and is performing at the Jacaranda basement space on September 24th 2018. www.liverpoolcomedyfestival.com . Also on the show,...

Mick and Jake talked about the reaction to the 'People's Place' mental health hub that was announced last week with Everton and Jake's charity, Chasing the Stigma. Plus, they talk through Paul's story featured on this week's Mental Health Monday and talked about the importance of how anxiety can affect people in different ways. Also, it's A-Level results week this week and Jake gave his top tips f...

Local author Paul Cashin joined Mick Coyle on this week's Mental Health Monday to talk about his mental health journey. He has been struggling with immense anxiety for years and was also looking after a cancer patient at the same time. Paul talked of how he needed something to focus his energy on, and that's when he began to write. Plus, Professor of Psychology at the University of Liverpool, talk...

Mick Coyle and Jake Mills discuss Dave Cottrell’s “pay it forward” idea raised in this week’s Mental Health Monday. We take a look at how doing small things within your community can make a real difference to your wellbeing. Also on the agenda, we look at new figures from the NSPCC that suggest the numbers of young girls self harming is on the rise. And we find another example of a footballer whos...

Mick was joined by Dave Cottrell, a personal trainer and mind coach, who tries to bring elements of both when he is working with people. Dave has had his own battles - he was bullied at school, was overweight at 23 stone and he also lives with type 2 bipolar. He told Mick about his journey and how he is on a mission to change a life a day. Plus, former Everton prospect George Green has been tellin...

On this week’s #MentalHealthExtra Podcast with Mick Coyle and Jake Mills… *We look at the good, the bad and the ugly of working from home. *We discuss the wider problems that can emerge if people are suffering from anxiety. *And we take a look at the news that some people with MH issues might be able to apply for a Blue Badge. As heard on Radio City Talk, 31st July 2018. Follow @JakeMills1 and @Mr...

Liam Kelly shares his mental health journey with Mick Coyle on Mental Health Monday. It takes in his experience of anxiety, agoraphobia and depression which affected him from his early 20s. He opens up about what worked for him in terms of seeking help, including his use of the HeadSpace app. And he reveals more about his Make Liverpool Social Enterprise in Liverpool, and how mindfulness plays its...

Alex James was in for Mick Coyle on this week's Mental Health Extra alongside Jake Mills. On the agenda this week, Theresa May has failed to back calls for a suicide prevention minister after a petition launched by Project 84. Alex and Jake also take a look at Dr. Sue Martin's podcast and the work she has done to help people with their mental health over the years. Plus, Chasing the Stigma has had...

Mick was joined by Dr. Sue Martin on Mental Health Monday to talk about her tireless work in Liverpool with regards to mental health. Sue has recently received an MBE for her work in mental health and runs drop in centres, counselling and much more for free. She tells Mick her story, why she is so passionate about mental health and what she believes still needs to be done. Follow Mick Coyle @MrMic...

Jake Mills joined Mick Coyle for another episode of Mental Health Extra where they looked back on Daniel's story. Daniel was a victim of child sexual abuse and found himself on the wrong side of the law.  Mick and Jake spoke about the counselling Daniel had to attend after his case and whether it's the right option for everybody. Plus, how you should pursue your dreams and not let mental health st...

Actor Daniel P Lewis is this week’s guest. He’s been on an emotional mental health journey after being abused as a child. Daniel later had issues with the law, and developed a drink and drug problem before attempting suicide. But after a chance encounter, he’s started to turn his life around, and has found success in his new acting career. Daniel sets out his journey so far, including where he hop...

Jake and Mick are back for another week to discuss the latest mental health headlines. We hear from Everton defender, Leighton Baines, who recently opened up about his mental health in an interview with The Mind Map and talked about how the help and support around the sport. The Love Island craze is in full force at the moment but just how damaging can it be for young men and women in terms of bod...

Jake and Mick are back to mark the one year anniversary of the Hub Of Hope. Jake set up the hub a year ago to provide a website through which people can find mental health services near their location. He’s got exclusive stats about how many people have accessed it in the last 12 months. Also on the agenda, Mick reads out a listener email about the importance of sleep. And the team discuss Monday’...

Mick is joined by the team from Wirral Ways to Recovery… WWTR have a series of hubs on the Wirral to help people from addiction to recovery. Manager Andrew Cass and former addict David Dunne are in the studio to explain how they change people’s lives. And service user Elliott shares his recovery story with Mick, after he moved to the Wirral from the West Midlands. They have an open day at Birkenhe...

Jake and Mick discuss the latest mental health headlines on Mental Health Extra. On the agenda: We celebrate the Hope Street organisation, and the work they do in Merseyside. University suicide rates are under the microscope, and are survey from Association of Child Psychotherapists has some deeply worrying findings. As heard on Radio City Talk 26th June 2018. Follow @MrMickCoyle @JakeMills1 and f...

Dominic and Sheila Byrne share their journey with Mick Coyle on Mental Health Monday. Sheila is battling back from a breakdown after a difficult time at work, and is now working with husband Dominic to create environments where people can share their own mental health stories. They’re also hoping to help those who’ve been negatively affected by the mental health of a loved one. Find out more about...

Mick and Jake discuss the benefits the new James’ Place will bring to the Liverpool City Region.  Jake played a key role in securing the site for the new suicide crisis centre in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter. They also discuss the responsibility prisons and the probation service have toward prisoners, off the back of a new report about prison suicides. Visit www.jamesplace.org.uk to find out more...

Ahead of their launch in Liverpool, the team behind James’s Place join Mick Coyle on Mental Health Monday. Claire Milford-Haven and Nick Wentworth Stanley lost son James to suicide, and have now set up a new centre for men at risk of taking their own life. They share their emotional story with Mick, and set out their goals for the organisation. Regular contributor Jane Boland has joined the James’...

It’s another addition of Mental Health Extra with Mick Coyle and Jake Mills. On the agenda, we reflect on Episode 68 of Mental Health Monday with poet Liam Kennedy and Comedian Omid Djalili. Jake shares his own experience of stand up comedy, and how it impacted his mental health. Also, George Ezra has a new album out, and he shares his own mental health journey with Radio City Talk. And Jake has d...

Liam Kennedy is this week’s guest on Mental Health Monday. Liam describes himself as “in recovery” from a host of mental health battles, including PTSD and anxiety, following a traumatic event when he was starting out in a new career. He sets out his journey, including how poetry helped him find a new path in life. He’s now organising a mental health poetry night in Liverpool. Email mick@radiocity...

Mental Health Extra returns with a look back at this week’s interview with Jack Hunter-Spivey. Jake Mills from Chasing the Stigma is in the studio with Mick Coyle, and the lads also discuss Ariana Grande’s latest interview where she talks about her anxiety and PTSD following on from the Manchester Terror Attack. Jake also has news of @oneminutebriefs design competition for a Chasing the Stigma pos...

Paralympian Jack Hunter-Spivey joins Mick Coyle for an open and honest conversation about his mental health battles. Jack’s sporting story is an inspirational one, but his mental health story is one that he’s more than keen to share. Growing up on Merseyside, he faced a number of challenges, and he tells Mick how he’s learning to overcome them. Follow Jack on Twitter @JackHSTT, and Mick via @MrMic...

Jake Mills joined David Easson for this week's Mental Health Extra. Jake and David looked at this week's Mental Health Monday episode 'Train, Eat, Educate' and looked at how eating well and exercising can improve your mental health. Plus, the funding cuts facing Liverpool's mental health services and why Jake thinks it's important to look after father's mental health. You can visit the Hub of Hope...