Mental Health Monday

Happy new year! The home of the UK's conversation about mental health returns for its fifth year ! Mental Health Monday starts off 2022 with a look at some of the traps you can fall into at this time of year. Chasing the Stigma CEO Jake Mills is back for the second of our seasonal specials. He and Mick Coyle discuss setting achievable goals, finding the right support, and knowing where to turn if...

CEO of Chasing the Stigma, and founder of the Hub of Hope, Jake Mills drops by for a festive edition of Mental Health Monday. Mick and Jake discuss the traps we can fall into at this time of year, the expectations people place on Christmas itself, and how we can work periods of reflection into our regular routines. They also share a laugh about receiving dodgy gifts and trying to get a bit of "me...

WARNING - ***This week's episode includes first hand accounts of men sharing their experience of, or description of, invasive aversion therapy*** This week, Mick is presenting some of the findings from Hits Radio Pride's investigation into conversion therapy. UPDATE: Since recording, the government consultation has been extended until Feb 2022. Mick has been teaming up with HRP colleagues to take...

Mick is joined by actor Dean Gribble on this week's #MentalHealthMonday Podcast. Dean's new short film Black Butterflies is inspired by his own mental health journey, tackling depression and suicidal thoughts. The script of the film includes real life transcripts of his own therapy sessions from lockdown. It's free to view, and you can watch it here. Join the wider conversation on the #MentalHealt...

Mick Coyle speaks to James' Place CEO Ellen O'Donoghue about the life saving work they do with men in a suicidal crisis. Their two year evaluation has set out how their model of counselling and support significantly reduces the risk of men feeling suicidal. More than 500 men have passed through their doors since 2018. Ellen also sets out the charity's plans to expand services to other parts of the...

Mick Coyle speaks to Consultant Clinical Psychologist and CEO of the Stem4 charity Dr Nihara Krause. Stem4's new survey shines a light on the mental health experiences of young men, between the ages of 14 and 21. The results shows how young men and boys have to deal with old-fashioned perceptions about what a man should be, how they fear being seen as weak if they ask for help, and how they're dea...

Mick is joined by CEO of The Mix for a Broadcast Exclusive. A new survey has lifted the lid on the impact the coronavirus has had on your people's perceptions, thoughts and fears around money. Mick discuss the implications with Chris Martin, and is also joined by 16 year old Zoyah to discuss the issues facing young people when it comes to money worries. Find out more about the support The Mix offe...

Mick is joined by Newcastle-based singer songwriter Simon Taylor on this week's #MentalHealthMonday Podcast. Simon explores his own mental health journey during the conversation taking him from Israel to an unexpected diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Simon turned to music to find a way to express his emotions and experiences, and this week has launched his new single called "Angel of Mercy."...

On this week's Podcast: Mick received a special invite to be the first media outlet through the doors of the new Lee Cooper Foundation Hub in Prescot, Merseyside. Set up by a group of friends, following the death of one of their closest friends. TLCF now offers peer support for young people aged 11-24. Their brand new building has now opened its door - let's take a peak inside. More on their websi...

New stats show around 1 in 3 adults, and nearly half of young people don't know where to turn if they're struggling with their mental health. The Every Mind Matters website from the NHS and UK government offers you chance to create a "Mind Plan" to help you if you are struggling now, or in the future. Dr Max Pemberton is an NHS Doctor, who specialises in mental health. He's Mick's guest this week...

Dr Linda Papadopoulos drops by for a chat on the podcast this week. For World Mental Health Day, the Where's Your Head At? campaign is asking people to reach out to those we've lost touch with through the pandemic. Mick is a contributor to the campaign through hi position at the Bauer Media group. It's not always easy reaching out, so Dr Linda offers some tips and advice to get back out there, and...

Network Rail are installing "Brighter Journey" stands into major stations ahead of this year's World Mental Health Day. They're designed to help people think about their mental health, and provide signposting to services across the country using www.hubofhope.co.uk Stations from London to Glasgow are taking part. On the show this week, Mick is joined by Poet James McInerney, whose words surround t...

British Board of Film Classification David Austin joins Mick Coyle to discuss how mental health content warnings will become more commonplace for film lovers. Also joining the programme is Megan from the BBFC's Youth Panel. The show discusses issues relating to portrayals of mental health issues on the big and small screen, and how best to inform young people what they're about to see. Films discu...

Film-maker and Writer Cat White is our guest on #MentalHealthMonday. Cat's latest short film "Fifty-Four Days" explores her lead character's journey after losing her father to suicide. Cat has twice experienced losing loved ones in the same circumstances, and turned to wild swimming to find a way of dealing with her grief. The film explores how people navigate grief, and looks at how non-tradition...

In part two of our Iron Men special, Mick Coyle meets some of the frontline organisations who go above and beyond to save lives and improve people's mental health in their communities. Once again, Crosby beach, home of the Iron Men, is our venue for another live recording. Listen to part one of the podcast to hear from our Iron Men There are links to all the organisations featured, and other suppo...

Welcome to a special edition of Mental Health Monday To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2021, men who've experienced suicidal thoughts and made attempts on their own lives joined host Mick Coyle at the home of the famous "Iron Men" statues in Crosby, Merseyside. In a live edition of the show, these gentleman - the real life Iron Men - open up about finding hope in times of despair, and how every...

Jay Wheeler is Mick Coyle 's guest on this week's Mental Health Monday. Jay first appeared on the show back on Episode 13 to talk about his experience of serving in the armed forces, and the impact it had on his mental health. With events in Afghanistan taking a dramatic turn in the last week, Mick speaks to Jay about the impact its had on his life, and how he views the perceived "successes" or "f...

Mick Coyle is joined by Tom Davies on this week's #MentalHealthMonday Podcast. Tom's mental health journey has seen him experience suicidal thoughts, and explore various ways of achieving a new sense of hope after reaching such lows. Tom's incredibly honest account gives an insight into the journey in and away from suicidal thoughts, and shines a light on the thought processes that engulf the mind...

Mick is joined by Clinical Psychologist and MD of ORCHA Dr Lloyd Humphries, and 16 year old Ollie Rawlinson Johns. Ahead of GCSE and A Level results day 2021, we explore the emotions young people are going through. Ollie recommends some apps for young people to help with exam stress, including Meetoo and WYSA , as well as grief support service Apart of Me. More about ORCHA and the work they do on...

In another fascinating episode of Mental Health Monday, host Mick Coyle meets "The Man Coach" James Boardman. After a career as a Royal Marine Commando, James now sets out to help men focus on their goals, find a way to achieve them, and achieve contentment in life. The conversation looks at the impact of the military on James' mindset, and how having a "mission" in life can give people a sense of...

Mick is joined by Nadia Craddock and Honey Ross on this week's Mental Health Monday. Nadia is a Body Image Researcher and one half of The Body Protest Podcast Co-host Honey is a body image activist and promotes body positivity. This week we discuss a new study from Bumble which looks at how our thoughts about body image impact our social lives, with 1 in 4 people cancelling social events because o...

Psychologist Honey Langcaster James is our guest on this week's Mental Health Monday. Honey is here to discuss the findings of a new survey from BT which looks at how people have responded to life in the pandemic. It raises questions about how we connect with people, how we open up about our problems, and where we turn when we look for help. Links to support services are at the end of the podcast....

Mick is joined by the author of Adoption UK's new barometer report looking into the experiences of young adopted people. Becky Brooks sets out her findings, including the difficulties young adopted people have as a result of a number of factors. Also, Mimi joins the programme to discuss her experience of adoption, and how she needed to take steps to protect her mental health after a suicide attemp...

Mick is joined by Just Like Us ambassador Pippa, alongside CEO Dominic Arnall. LGBT+ charity Just Like Us explored the mental health of young people in the LGBT+ community at the start of School Diversity Week. The results show negative mental health experiences of people in that community are widespread, and that lockdown had a specific impact on young people forced to stay at home during the pan...

Mick is joined by Anna Griffith and Megan Peet from the newly named Dramatic Recovery Dramatic Recovery is a socially prescribed service that uses drama as a way of supporting people with mental health concerns. Through lockdown, their Real Talks documentary shone a spotlight on the lived experience of men, and now we're heading out of lockdown their keen to grow their reputation for creativity, w...