Mental Health Monday

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 more details about how you can get involved in the project ahead of Hope For Life UK day in December 2021.

If you want to reach out to mental health services where you are visit www.thehubofhope.co.uk

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 child has access to a counsellor.

Tragically, Alex lost his brother to suicide last year, which he says has galvanise him to make a difference for young people everywhere.

Follow Dr Alex on Twitter or Instagram 

Email host Mick Coyle via [email protected]

Find mental health services where you live using the Hub of Hope 

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 health services near you via Hub of Hope

GP and media medic Dr Zoe Williams is Mick Coyle's guest for the first Mental Health Monday of 2021.

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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 about NHS Talking Therapies here

And find local mental health services close to you via hubofhope.co.uk

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 Knowsley Safari Education Programme here

Mick would like to thank all listeners and contributors to #MentalHealthMonday throughout 2020. This year, more than ever, its been so crucial to check in regularly with our own mental health, and he hopes the programme has been helpful to you.

The show returns on Jan 4th. As ever, a list of mental health resources are signposted at the end of the podcast.

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 social media.

Call Samaritans on 116 123, or email [email protected] if you want to talk.

Find Mental Health Services where you live using the Hub of Hope

Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter @MrMickCoyle or on Facebook

What an eye-opener we have for you in this week's Mental Health Monday.

Mick meets Jay Hawkridge, who was diagnosed with HIV just over a year ago. The science around HIV has moved on so much that the physical impact of the virus can be negligible once medication is taken regularly, but the mental health impact differs in everyone.

Jay sets out how a PDF on LinkedIn started his journey of opening up about the virus, and his honesty about his experience so far is remarkable.

There are various organisations that offer information, help and support for anyone with questions about HIV.

Particular thanks to National AIDS Trust for their guidance in helping Mick cover World AIDS Day for Bauer Radio

For mental health services close to you, visit hubofhope.co.uk 

Email mick via [email protected]

It's part two of our focus on the impact of lockdown on Young Carers across the country.

Last week we heard about the first hand experience of Carers, today we here what help is, and should, be available to them.

Mick's guests are both former Young Carers. Gareth Howells is now CEO of the Carers Trust, and Sir Ed Davey is the Leader of the Lib Dems.

Gareth sets out some of the findings of their report into the mental health impact of lockdown on Carers.

Sir Ed tells Mick why he's keen to take #YoungCarersCount to Parliament.

Find links from the Carers Trust to local services through this link 

Find out more about the Lib Dem campaign to increase the Carer's allowance here

To find mental health services where you are visit the Hub of Hope

Follow Mick on Twitter @MrMickCoyle  or Facebook 

This week Mick Coyle is joined by Young Carers to discuss the impact of lockdown on their mental health.

Amy and Tasha explain what life was life from March onwards, dealing with home-schooling, caring responsibilities and the impact of restrictions on socialising.

Then we hear from Helen Leadbitter from the Children's Society, to look at the issue in a wider context, and raise issues around lack of data that prevents Young Carers from getting the support they require.

More on Young Carers, and a list of services where you can get help can be found here

To find other mental health services where you are use hubofhope.co.uk.

Our guest on the show this week is the Shadow Minister for Mental Health Dr Rosena Allin-Khan.

Dr Rosena is also a Labour MP for Tooting and an A&E Doctor.

On the show, she discusses the government's response to the mental health issues emerging from the coronavirus pandemic, and how she believes more investment in the short term will lead to better outcomes for the nation's mental health in the future.

She also offers an insight into how she relaxes after a day in the office/hospital, and we hear her music recommendations for helping you beat your bet 5k times.

Speaking to Mick Coyle, recorded on 10th November 2020.

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