Mental Health Monday

Here’s a bonus edition of Mental Health Monday from Radio City Talk

Dr Sharon McDonnell joins Mick Coyle to share her story and to ask people to support her survey that will find out the true impact of suicide on those who lose loved ones.

Sharon’s hoping more than 7000 people join it ahead of a the deadline on Aug 31st.

Find it here: http://research.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/cmhs/research/Impactofsuicide

Tweet @SJMcdonn and follow @MrMickCoyle on Twitter.

As heard on Radio City Talk Wed 22nd August 2018.

Mick and Jake Mills are back to discuss the biggest talking points from the world of mental health.

This week, a new study warns of the dangers of “romanticising” mental health posts on social media.

Jake’s been nominated for a couple of awards (Well done Jake!)

And we look back at this week’s Mental Health Monday Podcast.

As heard on Radio City Talk, Aug 21st 2018.

Comedian Sam Serrano joins Mick to discuss his new show “Unattractive” ahead of its performance at the Liverpool Comedy Festival.

Sam talks about tackling the stigma of divorce and depression through comedy.

Sam’s just 18 years of age, but has been on stage since he was 14 and is performing at the Jacaranda basement space on September 24th 2018.

www.liverpoolcomedyfestival.com.

Also on the show, David Barnicle (The Brink Liverpool) and Sara Lawton (Construction Impact Framework) look at new figures which show Britain has the worst rate in Europe when it comes to problem drinkers. We look at some of the historic and social factors which might explain why this is the case.

As heard on Radio City Talk Aug 20th 2018.

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

Mick and Jake talked about the reaction to the 'People's Place' mental health hub that was announced last week with Everton and Jake's charity, Chasing the Stigma.

Plus, they talk through Paul's story featured on this week's Mental Health Monday and talked about the importance of how anxiety can affect people in different ways.

Also, it's A-Level results week this week and Jake gave his top tips for anybody awaiting results this week.

Find out about your nearest mental health services at www.hubofhope.co.uk

Local author Paul Cashin joined Mick Coyle on this week's Mental Health Monday to talk about his mental health journey.

He has been struggling with immense anxiety for years and was also looking after a cancer patient at the same time.

Paul talked of how he needed something to focus his energy on, and that's when he began to write.

Plus, Professor of Psychology at the University of Liverpool, talks about stress on youngsters ahead of A-Level results day.

You can find Paul's books here:

https://www.books2read.com/u/b5rwWA

https://www.books2read.com/u/md0NqR

Mick Coyle and Jake Mills discuss Dave Cottrell’s “pay it forward” idea raised in this week’s Mental Health Monday.

We take a look at how doing small things within your community can make a real difference to your wellbeing.

Also on the agenda, we look at new figures from the NSPCC that suggest the numbers of young girls self harming is on the rise.

And we find another example of a footballer whose story extends way beyond the football pitch.

As heard on Radio City Talk, Tuesday 7th August 2018.

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

Mick was joined by Dave Cottrell, a personal trainer and mind coach, who tries to bring elements of both when he is working with people.

Dave has had his own battles - he was bullied at school, was overweight at 23 stone and he also lives with type 2 bipolar.

He told Mick about his journey and how he is on a mission to change a life a day.

Plus, former Everton prospect George Green has been telling Mental Health Monday how his battle with drink and drugs took him to the brink and how he now wants to help others battling their own demons. 

If you want to get in contact with Dave for his "Change a life a day" project, you can find him at:

https://www.facebook.com/cofitpt/

@CotfitPT on Instagram

On this week’s #MentalHealthExtra Podcast with Mick Coyle and Jake Mills…

*We look at the good, the bad and the ugly of working from home.

*We discuss the wider problems that can emerge if people are suffering from anxiety.

*And we take a look at the news that some people with MH issues might be able to apply for a Blue Badge.

As heard on Radio City Talk, 31st July 2018.

Follow @JakeMills1 and @MrMickCoyle on social media.

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

Liam Kelly shares his mental health journey with Mick Coyle on Mental Health Monday.

It takes in his experience of anxiety, agoraphobia and depression which affected him from his early 20s.

He opens up about what worked for him in terms of seeking help, including his use of the HeadSpace app.

And he reveals more about his Make Liverpool Social Enterprise in Liverpool, and how mindfulness plays its part in his life now.

As heard on Radio City Talk.

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