Mental Health Monday

In this week's Mental Health Extra, Jake Mills joins Mick to discuss both an upcoming music and mental health event hosted by the City of Liverpool Football Club. 

Also on the agenda, the pair discuss last week's Where's Your Head At parliamentary debate on mental health first aid in the workplace, and what that could mean for the future of MH. 

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Originally broadcast January 22nd 2019.

Produced by John Fogarty.

In this week's Mental Health Monday, we look at the journey so far of the Where's Your Head at Campaign. 

Beginning as a petition to bring mental health first aid to the workplace, we hear from both Natasha Devon MBE & Luciana Berger MP ahead of the debate in parliament. 

Then, we hear from several key speakers during the debate, speaking of their own experiences with mental health. 

Finally, we hear closing remarks from Jackie Doyle-Price MP, who offers her reaction to the day's debate, along with final thoughts from Luciana Berger. 

Follow @MrMickCoyle, @_NatashaDevon, & @LucianaBerger.

Originally broadcast January 21st 2019.

Produced by John Fogarty.

Jake Mills joined Mick in this week's edition of Mental Health Extra as they dive into this week's topic of mental health support in schools.

Plus, with research showing that those who are 'sandwiched' between caring for both younger and older generations are prone to suffer from severe anxiety & stress, the importance of self-care, as well as caring for others, is discussed. 

Follow @MrMickCoyle, @JakeMills1, and @ChasingTheStigma.

Originally broadcast January 15th 2019.

Produced by John Fogarty.

It’s a double-header on this week’s Mental Health Monday as we dive into the subject of mental health support within schools.

In part one, you’ll be hearing from Rachel Ward & Lesley Stopforth from Action For Children about 'The Blues Programme', an initiative aimed at helping teenagers who show early signs of mental health issues.

(This is an extended version of the interview originally broadcast on Liverpool Live.)

And in part two, an interview with Liverpool City Councillor Barry Kushner and mental health promotion worker Tony Neiman from Liverpool CAMHS to discuss the establishment of mental health support specialists within Liverpool schools.

Follow @MrMickCoyle, @ActionForChildren, @BazKush, & @LivCAMHSFYI.

Links to many of the initiatives mentioned in part one can be found at: actionforchildren.org.uk.

Originally broadcast January 14th 2019.

Produced by John Fogarty.

Jake Mills returns to join Mick Coyle for the first Mental Health Extra of 2019. 

Plenty on the agenda, including the impact of a 'New Year, New Me' mindset, and yesterday's MHM conversation with Dr. Pragya Agarwal. 

Follow @MrMickCoyle, @JakeMills1, & @ChasingTheStigma.

Originally broadcast January 8th 2019.

Produced by John Fogarty.

This week on Mental Health Monday, Mick was joined by mental health campaigner and entrepreneur Dr. Pragya Agarwal.

With a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise, Dr. Agarwal discussed a number of topics, including her experience of Post-Natal Depression, how exploring creativity can improve mental health, and what can be done to raise awareness of MH issues in the South Asian community.

More information on Dr. Agarwal's creative works can be found at thearttiffin.co.uk, and her full portfolio of writings can be found via a quick internet search.

Follow @MrMickCoyle & @DrPragyaAgarwal

Originally broadcast 7th January 2019.

Produced by John Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by Rob Ancomy, a local model whose 95kg weight loss prompted a mental as well as physical change.

Rob opens up about his journey, and how his new lifestyle led to a career change.

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Originally broadcast December 17th 2018.

Produced by John Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Extra, Mick Coyle was joined by Chris Kirkland as he helped launch a brand new app aimed at helping improve users mental health. Yapa is available on iTunes now, and available from 12th December on Android.

Follow @MrMickCoyle, @ChrisKirkland43, @YapaApp & @JackKnowles.

Originally broadcast 10th December 2018.

Produced by John Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick was joined by Nicola Forshaw, founder of Mind Fit, and an expert in the field of mindfulness. As someone who has collaborated with a variety of organisations and individuals to provide training and support, Nicola offered a unique insight into what it means to be mindful.

Follow @MrMickCoyle & @mindfituk.

Originally broadcast December 10th 2018.

Produced by John Fogarty.

Jake Mills and Mick Coyle get together to discuss the latest from the world of mental health. After last week's big win at the Mind Media Awards, Jake & Mick talk about what it was like to be recognised at such a prestigious event. Plus, after Monday's conversation with Claire Stevens from the Liverpool Mental Health Consortium, the two talk about the state of mental health care in the face of cuts.

Find mental health services near you via www.hubofhope.co.uk