Open Journal

A shorter episode this week as I reflect on my options of awareness days and their importance. Along with some signposting to Time to Change's #TimeToTalk Virtual Festival activities and Time to Change Warrington.

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com 

This discussion episode Hannah rejoins us to chat diagnosis, recovery and treatments. Hannah reflects on her journey as we discuss young people's mental health and their journeys with changing and or undiagnosed symptoms. 

Guest: Hannah

@hannahrainey_ | https://littlethoughtsblog.com

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | https://www.openjournalbc.com

This episode I chatted with Linda Jones, founder of the Salus Fatigue Foundation and champion for better awareness of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). We discuss the different aspects of fatigue we are seeing around lockdown, isolation and everything covid. We also discuss the critical aspects of illnesses such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 

Guest: Linda

Salus Fatigue Foundation | Linda's TEDx Talk 

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

In this final episode of 2020, I reflect on Christmas and winter time for those of us affected by mental health illnesses and symptoms of poor mental health. Additionally I signpost to a few charities/ services available during the winter/ over Christmas. 

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com

This episode I am joined by Kerri as we discuss Kerri's recent fundraising activity. Our discussion includes why conversation and engagement is important, references to suicide prevention,  mental health services and wellbeing during 2020. 

Guest: Kerri

@KerriCyclesNude | justgiving.com/fundraising/kerri-barnes1

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

This week I am joined by Lamia Pardo, co-Founder and CEO of Journify. We talk audio journalling, blogging, writing and the different styles, platforms and ways they support wellbeing. Alongside hearing more about Journify. 

Guest: Lamia

@journifyco | www.journify.co

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com

JoJo/ J'Anmetra is back! We pick up from our last chat in Ep199. This time we talk live-streaming your mental health discussion, trauma and mental health along with reflecting on race and mental health. 

Guest: J'Anmetra

@janmetra | http://www.livepastcrazy.com/

@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com

This week I talk though some thoughts on the recent Online Influence Awards and their importance for blogging, story sharing and of course, the links to the Mental Health Blog Awards.

Find out more about the Online Influence Awards 

Find out more about #OIAwards20 Hosts Vuelio

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com

This episode I sat down with Danny to discuss his experiences with mental health, including being affected by symptoms of mental ill health, becoming more educated and now providing mental health and wellbeing support services. 

Guest: Danny

@DannyGreevesBMW | https://www.dannygreevescoaching.com 

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com

This episode I am joined by Claire and we discuss mental health in the workplace, specifically retail and the growth of mental health blogging. 

Guest: Claire

@iammissserenity | https://www.missserenity.co.uk

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com