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Mental Health Awareness Week 2017: Robert’s Story
Jane McNeice, Director, Mind Matters Training I want to share my late brother’s story of his experience of poor mental health and learning disabilities throughout his life. What would appear to be the biggest challenges in Robert’s life, his … Continue reading
Pamela Hewitt (Together Housing Association): Mental Health First Aid for all
Today is World Mental Health Day, which means that around the globe people will be sharing their experiences and stories. In celebration of this year’s theme ‘Psychological and mental health for all’ we hear from a Mental Health First Aider … Continue reading
Anxiety: Taking 10 Together
Earlier this year for Mental Health Awareness Week I wrote a blog post on ‘Living with Anxiety’ which was my way of telling the world how I had lived with social anxiety since adolescence. As part of World Mental Health … Continue reading
How do you relate to others about mental health?
Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 is all about relationships. Strong social networks are key to our mental wellbeing, from family and friends to colleagues and neighbours. This week we thank the people who support us and reach out to those … Continue reading
Sue’s story for Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 is all about relationships. Strong social networks are key to our mental wellbeing, from family and friends to colleagues and neighbours. This week we thank the people who support us and reach out to those … Continue reading
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 is all about relationships. Strong social networks are key to our mental wellbeing, from family and friends to colleagues and neighbours. This week we thank the people who support us and reach out to those … Continue reading
First on the scene: a first aider’s story
In honour of Time to Talk Day on 4th February, we have asked our community of Mental Health First Aiders for their view on how talking can help when it comes to our mental health. Two of the key skills taught … Continue reading
Sinead’s story
In honour of Time to Talk Day on 4th February, we have asked our community of Mental Health First Aiders for their view on those crucial conversations. Sinead is a qualified Mental Health First Aider who blogs at hermidnightwriting.tumblr.com. We asked Sinead if taking an MHFA course … Continue reading
Sarah’s story
Sarah is a qualified MHFA instructor and Training Coordinator at The Link CIC. Here, she shares her experience of training to be an instructor. Sarah’s initial concerns highlight how crucial it is for employers to take steps against mental health … Continue reading
Martin’s story
Martin Baker discusses how his MHFA training has equipped his ongoing work for mental health education. Martin is a registered Champion of the Time to Change anti-stigma campaign and a member of Stigma Fighters and the NoStigmas Project. With his … Continue reading
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