Mental Health Monday

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by Rosie Cappuccino from Talking About BPD. Rosie was a 2019 Mind Media Awards winner, taking home the Digital Champion award. She started her project after her own diagnosis, and had the goal of providing an honest and accessible resource for others diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Originally broadcast 2nd March 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

One year on from opening their doors, The Martin Gallier Project has achieved huge successes, mostly importantly recording zero suicides among those who have accessed their services. Founder Jess Gallier joined Mick Coyle, alongside Martin's Man Cave organizers Paul & Gary.

Originally broadcast 24th February 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by Emma Springford & Cathy Owen from Blackbrook Royals JRLFC. After losing one of the team's parents to suicide, they decided to get involved with charity State of Mind, who specialise in delivering mental health workshops to players.

Dr. Phil Cooper from State of Mind joined Emma, Cathy & Mick Coyle in the studio to share his perspective on player wellbeing.

Originally broadcast 17th February 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's edition of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by the CEO of Mersey Care, and Chair of Zero Suicide Alliance, Joe Rafferty. Recently receiving a CBE in the 2020 New Years Honours, Joe discusses why he wanted to head up Mersey Care, his accomplishments in the organisation, and what he sees in its future.

Originally broadcast 10th February 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by the CEO of Imagine Independence, Margaret Hanson.

Imagine Independence is a charity dedicated to helping people with mental and physical health issues live their lives as independently as possible.

Working across the North West of England and London, they provide personalised support to approximately 2,000 people a year struggling with a wide range of issues – including multiple health issues, drug and alcohol issues as well as ex-offenders.

Originally broadcast 3rd February 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick is joined by the University of Liverpool's Dr. Suzi Gage to chat about her new book, 'Say Why to Drugs'.

Say Why to Drugs investigates the science behind recreational drugs- debunking common myths and misconceptions, as well as containing the most recent scientific research. Looking at a range of drugs, this book provides a clear understanding of how drugs work and what they're really doing to your mind and body.

The book is available to purchase on Amazon at: amazon.co.uk/Say-Why-Drugs-Everything-About/dp/1473686229/

Originally broadcast 27th January 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by musician Chris McIntosh. One of the hosts of late-night juggernaut Bongo's Bingo, Chris stopped by to chat about his own experiences dealing with mental health, and the "B*ll*cks to Blue Monday" event being run in aid of the charity CALM.

Although Jan. 20th events are sold out, future Bongo's Bingo ticket releases can be found at bongosbingo.co.uk

Chris' music can be found at soundcloud.com/haarmband

Originally broadcast 20th January 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, and founder of mental health app Yapa, Jack Knowles.

Two passionate advocates of mental health awareness, they discuss their collaboration with Yapa, passion for football, and what the future holds for the mental health conversation.

Originally broadcast 13th January 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

 

On the first Mental Health Monday of 2020, Mick Coyle is joined by Drs. Ed Lynch and Toby Fox, founders of Sophron.

Sophron’s mission is to revolutionise the way individuals view and monitor their ‘complete health’ by emphasising the importance of a holistic approach in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

They have also developed LifeLink, a web and app based platform, to incentivise and motivate people to engage with activities that actively improve their health in all 3 ‘main domains’– biological, psychological and social health.

Originally broadcast 6th January 2019.

Produced by @John_Fogarty

Guest host Roy Basnett is in for Mick this week, and is joined by regulars Iain Christie and Che Burnley. There's Christmas shopping & panto on the cards....but not much parenting!

Originally broadcast 20th December 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.