Mental Health Monday

Mick Coyle looks into the number of men receiving support for depression on this week's episode.

New stats from BACP shows 52% of therapists are seeing a rise in the number of men coming forward to get support.

At the same time, just over half say men are put off the idea of getting therapy because of societal pressures and stigma.

Dan Reid shares his story in this week's episode - he reached out for help after living with depression for a decade, and now runs a Men's Walking and Talking organisation to provide an alternative space for men to talk about their feelings.

Dan and Mick also discuss the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety - summarised by R.A.I.S.E - which you can learn more about on the BACP website.

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Mick is joined by the brilliant Kelsey Parker on this week's podcast.

Kelsey was married to The Wanted star Tom Parker, who died 18 months ago from a brain tumour.

Kelsey discusses how we as a nation don't talk about grief enough, and what she learned about society's issue with it in the days and months after losing Tom.

She was talking to the podcast from Tower Bridge in London, where a giant "elephant in the room" display had been set up to highlight the issue.

Read more about Kelsey's story, and the Elephant in the Room project here

Thanks for sharing your story Kelsey, and being so honest about your experiences.

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Mick takes a few moments to reflect on some amazing feedback we've had for our #LeaveALightOn project, and to encourage people who've heard it and want to share their story to speak out.

Find out more about Leave A Light On

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Get mental health support where you are via www.hubofhope.co.uk 

Today we launch Leave a Light On.

As part of this latest project, Mick hears from mums and dads who've been bereaved by suicide, to share the story of what its like to lose a child in such tragic circumstances, and what we can all done to help bring down the UK's high suicide rate.

Find out more about Leave A Light On

On this episode you'll hear from John, Deanna, Jenetta, Mike and Steve who bravely share their journey with us.

And we'll speak to Richard Bland, whose son took his own life 10 years ago.

Richard's since set-up the BearForce Charity to help equip children with the skills and language to talk about their own thoughts and feelings.

You can find out more about BearForce.

And find out more about our Leave a Light on, and the legacy projects set up by our contributors.

Post your Leave a Light on images to social media using the hashtag #LeaveALightOn

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Special thanks to Liam Ross for production support.

Mick is joined by actor, model and the man behind THO, Tommy Hatto.

Tommy's teamed up with the Global Equality Collective to look into the issue of body image, and people's perceptions of themselves around the world.

In this week's episode we explore Tommy's journey and how his experience inspired him to try and raise awareness off the issue in women AND in men.

You can find out more about the Body Image report.

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Mick is joined by yoga and wellbeing instructor Katie Scott as she launches a petition calling for children to be taught how to look after their mental health in schools.

Katie has decades of experience working with young children and says the benefits that mindfulness can bring to a child's life are essential and long-lasting.

Her experience of working in Merseyside schools has prompted her to call on the government to prioritise children' wellbeing - something you can support by signing the petition

You can find out more about Katie and her work on social media

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Join us for part two of our podcast conversation with author Carrie Carlisle.

Her new book Shut Up, Alcohol is topping the Amazon Charts, so its time to widen the conversation about our relationship with booze.

We talk about the societal expectations around drink, drinking culture in the UK, and learning when you've reached your limits.

Listen to part 1 of this conversatioon in episode 301 of Mental Health Monday  where you can also find links to the book

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Mick is joined by mental health advocate, campaigner and author Carrie Carlisle on this week's podcast.

Carrie's new book explores her relationship with alcohol, and the steps she takes today to stay on top of the grip it had over her for a number of years.

In the conversation, she looks at the cultural and social reasons for starting to drink at a young age, as well as the devastating consequences alcohol's impacts started to have on her.

Shut up, Alcohol is available now

We'll explore more of Carrie's story in next week's podcast, so make sure you're subscribed to Mental Health Monday where you get your podcasts.

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Mick is joined by author Johnnie Lowery on the 300th episode of Mental Health Monday!

Mick and Johnnie discuss his new book, which explores football's relationship with mental health from a club, player and fans point of view.

The book is out now, and available in shops and online

Johnnie also discusses his own mental health journey, and why he took up the decision to quit alcohol in January of this year.

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Mick is joined by Jenetta Barry on this week's episode.

18 years ago, Jenetta lost her daughter Jenny to suicide. She was aged just 16.

Jenetta explores her journey in the days, weeks months and years before and after it happened, and how she tries to use her experience to help and support others.

This August, a team of people are embarking on a Kilimanjaro challenge to raise funds to help support activities around World Jenny's Day  - an annual celebration of the arts and life, held on World Mental Health Day, October 10th.

You can find out more about Jenetta and the Epiphany Process

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