Mental Health Monday

Mick Coyle is joined by Kahra Wayland-Larty from Youth Access to discuss the Fund the Hubs campaign form a coalition of mental health services aimed at young people Mind, The Children's Society, Young Minds, Young Access, the Centre for Mental Health and the Children & Young People's Mental Health coalition are all calling for sustainably funded drop-in centres across England for all 11-25 yea...

Mick returns to Paul's Place in Liverpool to revisit Agnes & Joe Williams alongside fellow co-founder Kathy Devlin. Paul's Place was set up as a suicide bereavement service, and its success has seen it secure some Lottery funding, and now The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Mick was able to visit in person after covid rules were relaxed, but social distancing was maintained throughout usi...

Mick meets a couple of famous faces on this week's Podcast. Harry Judd from McFly and I'm a Celeb, Hollyoaks and X Factor star Jake Quickenden open up about their experience of battling against anxiety, and share hints and tips to find a way through. You can find more information about your mental health via Every Mind Matters. The book Harry discusses is available here , in support of the Mental...

Mick Coyle meets Chief Clinical Officer of Kooth.com Dr Lynne Green. Kooth has published its annual "State of the Nation's Mental Health" report looking at the demands placed on their services in the last 12 months. It is one of the first reports that looks at the impact of the pandemic on the nation's mental health, from young to old. You can read the report in full here   and listen to the podca...

Mick Coyle is joined by Victoria Hornby on this week's #MentalHealthMonday Podcast. Victoria is the CEO behind the company which provides the SHOUT mental health support service. This year they were the key signposting tool for the Mental Health Minute - a 60 second broadcast, which went out on every UK radio station. Victoria talks about the success of the service, and what happens when you acces...

Mick is joined by TV personality and mental health advocate Katie Piper. Katie's been looking at the results of a new survey that suggest life in lockdown has been beneficial to some people, who are now concerned about life post-pandemic. The conversation raises the issue of returning to "normal" and how we can make time for ourselves each day to better our own mental health Picture Credit: PA Ima...

Mick Coyle is joined by CALM CEO Simon Gunning in episode 201 of #MentalHealthMonday. Simon is here to discuss the new "Body Talks" campaign looking at how men feel about their appearance. The results of a new survey, collected alongside Instagram, offer a major insight into a previously taboo subject. Get the latest on the project through the CALM website

It's Episode 200 of Mental Health Monday! Mick continues to discuss important issues with different guests each week, and this week is no different. Matty Caine from the First Person Project is our guest for episode 200. He discusses his "socially progressive" mental health service, and the difference he believes it can make in the community. We look at how a whole community can play a part in som...

Mick is joined by Jane Rosso, Psychological Lead for the FireFighter's Charity. A new survey from Mind Blue Light found 2/3 fire service personnel say their mental health has been negatively impacted by the pandemic. 1 in 5 describe their current mental health state as "poor" or "very poor". FireFighter's Charity Support phoneline 0800 3898820 Or visit the website for more information

Beth Rees is this week's Mental Health Monday guest. She's a Time to Change Champion, and a volunteer for Mind Cymru. Her blog Just A Square Peg looks at life sitting between two separate diagnosis. One one hand Borderline Personality Disorder, on the other autism. Beth discusses how that impacts her life, and how workplace understanding can play a key role in finding a way forward through difficu...

MP Dean Russell joins Mick Coyle for part 2 of this week's Mental Health Monday Podcast. Dean is Vice Chair of the APPG on mental health in Parliament.  On Tuesday 23rd March, his 10 minute motion will raise the issues brought up by our Where's Your Head At? campaign, which saw 200,000 people sign a petition, calling on first aid to be made available in all workplaces and colleges. The motion coul...

Mick Coyle looks at the new national There is Always Hope campaign from Network Rail. The Network has teamed up with Chasing the Stigma to alert people to the services available via the Hub of Hope . 1500 interventions of people in a mental health crisis were made last year on the network, who are taking steps to get people to support before they are at risk. Click on the links above to find out m...

Dr Sharon McDonnell is the guest on this week's podcast. Sharon first met Mick in August 2018, while compiling the UK's biggest ever survey into the impact of suicide on bereaved friends and families. The report is now published, through the University of Manchester, and provides evidence of the massive upheaval suicide can cause, and a widespread effects that shed new light on a taboo subject. Yo...

Mick is joined by Alice Hendy from Ripple Alice lost her brother to suicide in 2020, and she's hoping to change the way search engines respond to requests for information about taking your own life. Ahead of a meeting with some of the world's tech giants, she sets out what inspires her to make a change, and how the memory of Josh drives her on to make a difference. Join the Mental Health Monday Fa...

Mick Coyle is joined by Zoe Bailie from The Mix, an organisation that supports young people. They're promoting Self Harm Awareness Day, and are sharing with us the results of a new report into self harm in the UK. It has shown a worrying increase in self harm during the coronavirus pandemic. You can find out more about The Mix on their website. Thanks to 17 year old Molly, and 16 year old Soraya f...

Two catch-up conversations with two great guests this week. First up Phil Bridges from The Mind Map , a one stop shop that was created after Phil was inspired to try and make a difference after his own battles with mental ill health. Phil discusses the changing nature of the conversation around mental health, but wanting to create a sustainable solution to people's problems. Meanwhile, Lee Penning...

CEO of the Good Grief Trust Linda Magistris is Mick's Coyle guest on this week's Mental Health Monday Podcast. She discusses the work the Trust does to co-ordinate bereavement support with hundreds of organisations up and down the country. On Wednesday 10th Feb they marked their #GoodGriefUmbrellaDay, and are keen to signpost to their services, which you can view on their website . You can read mo...

Time to Change Director Jo Loughran is Mick Coyle's guest this week. Feb 4th marks Time to Talk Day, where people are encouraged to open up about mental health. #MentalHealthMonday is launching a new project called #BehindTheMask, where people can feel safe to discuss their emotions, and be signposted to appropriate services. You can be part of it, by doing a selfie-video of yourself removing your...

Mick is joined by Samaritans Policy Director Joe Potter to discuss their new handbook to guide services who support men with mental health issues. You can download the handbook here Joe tells Mick how services can make sure they're offering an inclusive service that will encourage men to open up in a comfortable environment. And they discuss what it is that makes middle aged men so vulnerable to m...

Dad Steve Phillip joins Mick Coyle on this week's Podcast. Steve lost his son Jordan to suicide, and is hoping to create a legacy for him in the shape of Hope For Life UK - a new project that asked "What is it that gives you hope?" and ultimately aims to significantly reduce the number of UK suicides. Steve shares his story of coping with loss, but looking for hope. The Jordan Legacy website has m...

Dr Alex George joins Mick Coyle for episode 188 of Mental Health Monday. Dr Alex (who also appeared on the hit TV show Love Island) is calling on the government to ramp up mental health education in schools. He's working with charities and organisations and wants to provide resources to staff, train teachers in how to introduce mental health into the classroom effectively, and make sure every chil...

Mental Health Monday takes a look at the way we use social media, and the traps you can fall into online. Mick Coyle's guest is Daisy Morris from The Selfhood, who discusses how she tries to use social media mindfully, and how it can be used as a force for good. Find out more about Daisy via Instagram And you can now join the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group launched in Jan 2021. Find mental he...

GP and media medic Dr Zoe Williams is Mick Coyle's guest for the first Mental Health Monday of 2021. (Photo Credit: polskey_023) Dr Zoe is talking about the new Help Us, Help You NHS service, and how you can sign up for talking therapies through self-referral or through your GP. Plus they discuss normalising therapy, and why a cold shower to start the day might not be a bad thing! Find out more ab...

Not many people instantly associate a Safari Park with mental health and wellbeing, but Nikki Burton Mallott at Knowsley Safari is on a mission to change that. She tells Mick Coyle how her education programmes are adapted to focus on mindfulness, and embracing the brilliance of nature to inspire visitors and a new generation to think differently about mental health. Find out more about the Knowsle...

Another really important episode of Mental Health Monday, this week. Mick Coyle is joined by Samaritans Head of Research Dr Liz Scowcroft. Dr Liz reveals the results of a survey of volunteers, which offers an insight into the reasons people call and email Samaritans, and how much of an impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on the service this year. Listen now and tag #MentalHealthMonday on socia...