Young and carefree? Not necessarily so…
Young and carefree? Not necessarily so… It is estimated that around one in ten young…
Young and carefree? Not necessarily so… It is estimated that around one in ten young…
The lonely planet? When loneliness tips over into social isolation Earlier in May, I wrote…
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Suicide First Aid: separating the facts from the myths and media misrepresentations It is a…
Nature’s guide to post-lockdown life As the UK is emerging from the lockdowns and starting…
Embracing the joy Last Spring, I wrote about the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of…
And they all lived happily ever after When I was six or seven years old,…
Go with the flow ‘Free as a bird’ by The Beatles; ‘Born free’ by Matt…
Nobody’s Perfect – but you can come pretty close! I was browsing in a charity…
Connecting the dots “Your toe bone’s connected to your foot bone Your foot bone’s connected…
The art of excellence-ing Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese art that involves repairing cracked and…
As the pandemic has continued, discussion around domestic violence has increased. Awareness of the risks…
They say that you cannot pour from an empty glass, so any leader seeking to support their team’s mental health must first pay attention to their own feelings and state of mind to ensure that they are strong enough to take on the role of supporting other people
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2020 has been a year like no other, with its rollercoaster of lockdowns, tier restrictions…
Rudyard Kipling’s iconic poem, If was written in 1895 and has been quoted countless times…
At the start of this month, legendary American singer-songwriter, Johnny Nash passed away at the…
Authentic leadership is something that the vast majority of people would agree is a desirable…
There are many people out there who subscribe to the ‘passionate leadership’ school of management…
Back in early 2017, the then Prime Minister, Theresa May commissioned an independent review into…
Last month saw Mental Health Awareness Week take place with several organisations producing helpful resources,…
Would you be shocked if I referred to loneliness as a pandemic? In fact, research…
The coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on not only the importance of protecting our…
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What Is Mental Health First Aid And Why Do I Need It?
How can we be confident of making the right decision in this rapidly accelerating world?