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Mick Coyle

"The home of the UK's conversation about mental health"

Winner - Mind Media Awards Radio Programme of the Year 2018 & 2019 Shortlisted - Mind Media Awards Journalist of the Year 2017 & 2019

Mick Coyle is one of UK media's leading voices on mental health.

Since 2017, he has been exploring different aspects of mental health and well-being with guests sharing their lived experiences every Monday.

More than 225 episodes of Mental Health Monday are now available to listen to for free.

Mick regularly speaks to leading UK mental health services, to help signpost people to services if they're experiencing difficulties.

mick.coyle@bauermedia.co.uk for any podcast enquiries.

You are not alone if you are struggling with your mental health.

If you need to seek support, find services close to you by visiting http://www.hubofhope.co.uk or speak to your GP.

You can call Samaritans on 116 123 or Text SHOUT to 85258.

Don't suffer in silence.

Podcast presented by Mick Coyle.

Special thanks to John Fogarty and Lizzi Doyle

Mick Coyle has a freebie for you that could change your life.

This week he's joining up with CALM to talk about their new scientifically-backed app that's designed to give you help, advice and support through your smartphone.

CEO Simon Gunning tells Mick why the latest data tells us why its needed and how the UK's expected to spend BIG on mental health apps in 2026.

Find out more about the CALMzone app.

Read more about the CALMzone app.

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TOPICS: Where to look for mental health support, which apps should I trust, free mental health apps, should I trust an AI chatbot when it comes to mental health? How much should I pay for mental health apps? Stress, anxiety, depression support

Emma Rushton was enjoying a holiday in Berlin's Christmas markets when terrorists struck.

12 people were killed when a lorry ploughed through a packed city centre in December 2016.

Despite the trauma she'd witnessed in the market, Emma's experience as a journalist meant she was invited to speak to media from around the world as an eye-witness.

Her training meant she could set out the facts clearly and concisely, and TV companies were keen to hear her testimony.

But the reaction online opened her eyes to the world of internet trolls.

The abuse was appalling - aimed at someone who had just survived a terrorist incident.

Almost a decade on Emma is sharing her story to let people know what being trolled feels like, and how she's using her skills and experience to help others with a new programme on tackling social media during a crisisThis conversation features details of a terrorist incident, and includes details of troll comments that some people might find upsetting.

Host Mick Coyle is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and producer. You can contact him on the usual social media channels and LinkedIn

Signposting services are named at the end of the episode.

Topics: Terror, news, Berlin, trolls, comment sections, PR, tackling hate online, lived experience, surviving a terror attack, guilt, fear, therapy.

As we reach the end of 2025, Mick Coyle has some incredible updates about the Lost Souls investigation.

Since Mick brought you the news of 250,000 unmarked graves of mental health patients lying across the UK, often anonymous, often abandoned, he's been speaking with countless charities, organisations, campaigners and politicians about his findings.

Since the conversation started, a petition has been launched calling for a National Memorial, and as we'll hear in this episode, motions have been put before the UK and Scottish Parliaments, calling for formal recognition for these grave sites and the people within them.

Email mick.coyle@bauermedia.co.uk if you'd like to contribute to the Lost Souls project.

Check out the Podcast feed for the Lost Souls documentary

Lou Teasdale joins Journalist Mick Coyle ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day 2025.

Lou is on the podcast to talk about her experience of losing loved ones to suicide, and the shocking stats around young suicide in the UK in 2025.

She's teaming up with Body & Soul to find new pathways for those struggling with suicidal thoughts, and to find new ways to end the UK's young suicide crisis.

Find out more about Body & Soul and check out their Insta.

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Services are signposted at the end of each episode.

TOPICS: Young suicide, preventing suicide, mental health, suicidal thoughts, Lou Teasdale

What is the Baton of Hope, and what does it represent in 2025?

Mick Coyle meets the team behind the suicide prevention tour on this week's podcast, and meets some of the people who've been given the honour of carrying it as it makes it way across the UK.

Mike McCarthy tells us why the symbolism of carrying hope around the country is needed now more than ever, and what he hopes to achieve with this year's event.

Sam Southern, speaking on the 5 year anniversary of her husband's passing, tells of the impact losing a loved one to suicide can have.

And Eloise, fresh from her school exams, joins the podcast ahead of carrying the Baton on day one in memory of her father.

Where is the Baton of Hope tour visiting? Find out on the Baton of Hope website and socials

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There are links to support services at the end of the podcast.

TOPICS: Suicide, suicide prevention, Baton of Hope, losing a partner to suicide, how to deal with losing a family member to suicide, UK suicide rates, ways to tackle suicide numbers in the UK

Mick Coyle returns with a new documentary.

Over the last few months he's uncovered some uncomfortable truths about the fate of Britain's mental asylum graves.

Lost Souls investigates:

More than a quarter of a million bodies lie nameless in unmarked and largely forgotten graves around the UK, bodies belonging to people who died in Britain's Mental Asylums.

Some of those sites sit in plain sight in our communities, have been neglected, or even sold off.

One now houses a children's playground.

In our exclusive investigation, Senior Correspondent Mick Coyle looks into what happened to those who died while in the Victorian mental system, why it still matters today and uncovers uncomfortable truths sitting at the heart of our towns and cities.

Find out more about the investigation here

350 episodes! Shall we crack on with the next 350?

Mick Coyle hosts a landmark edition of Mental Health Monday, as we celebrate 350 episodes of the award-winning podcast.

Mick's been very busy producing programmes about Birth Trauma and International Women's Day in the last few weeks with his Hits Radio colleagues.

Both programmes are a great listen so click on those links and check them out.

Now Mick's back on MHM duty, he's joined by the co-founder of the Talk Your Walk Foundation Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e - a New Zealand born Samoan international, who's spent a big part of his career playing Rugby League in the UK.

Q's teaming up with two former Castleford Tigers teammates, Sui Matagi and Jesse Sene-Lefao to try and open up conversations with the community about mental health.

The rugby league community is a proud and passionate one, and these incredible guys are using their experiences to give people permission to share their problems, through play, group sessions and one-to-ones.

They're also setting up regular touch rugby games for all the family.

Find out more, including how you can support Talk Your Walk, via their website

And don't forget to check out the entire back catalogue of Mental Health Monday - you've got 349 other FREE episodes to listen to!

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TOPICS: Rugby League, Talk Your Walk, Suicide Prevention, Suicide Awarness, Rugby League community, Yorkshire, Samoan Rugby League, mental health

When the Hub of Hope launched in 2017 - Mick Coyle had the exclusive story behind its birth with Jake Mills right here on Mental Health Monday.

Skip forward seven years, and more than a quarter of a million people are accessing it every 12 months, connecting with local mental health groups, support services, and organisations within their community.

Jake's back to talk about the scale of the Hub of Hope in 2025, and how a new version of the app is making it even more accessible.

Just look for Hub of Hope where you get your apps, or visit the Hub of Hope website.

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TOPICS: How to ask for help about mental health, looking for mental health support, finding mental health support online, apps that support mental health, apps to find mental health services

Mick is joining in with Time to Talk Day 2025.

Rosie Weatherley from MIND is his guest, as new data takes a look at the impact NOT talking about our mental health can have on ourselves, and young people in our lives.

Rosie guides Mick through the first stages of opening up a conversation about mental health, and how to respond if someone tells you about difficult thoughts and feelings.

There is signposting at the end of each episode to some amazing services.

And MIND have some great resources too.

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TOPICS: How to talk about mental health, how to help someone with their mental health, where should I go to get mental health support

Mick Coyle marks Children's Mental Health Awareness Week with an important conversation about reading.

He's joined by author of the "Sophie Says..." series Esther Marshall to talk about the value in sharing reading time with your children and the mental health benefits it can bring - to you AND your child.

Data suggests 52% of parents use books as a way of talking about their child's thoughts and feelings - do you?

Esther talks about her inspiration behind the series, and how losing her sister to suicide made her even more determined to create a resource that children, parents and schools can all use.

Find out more about the Sophie Says series

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TOPICS: reading with children, benefits of reading, books to read at bedtime, how to talk to your child about mental health, children's mental health awareness week, children's mental health week

Mick is talking about young suicide on this week's edition of the podcast.

His guests are supporting CALM's Missing Birthday project, by sharing their daughter's story.

Evelyn was just 15 when she took her own life.

Jenni and Jack speak to Mick as a new survey from the Campaign Against Living Miserably shows many parents wouldn't know where to turn if their children were struggling, and that the government should do more to support families.

You can watch the powerful video mentioned in the podcast here.

The article also contains more of the survey results, and a response from the Department of Health.

And find out more about CALM's C.A.R.E Kit

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TOPICS Suicide, young suicide, suicide prevention, mental health support, young people taking their own lives, data about suicide

Mick Coyle starts the year with the Mindfulness in Schools Project dropping by to discuss how mindfulness can make a difference to the lives of teachers, pupils and anyone who adopts mindful techniques.

Teacher drop-out and pupil absence are huge issues in 2025.

Mick is joined by Richard Burnett from the MISP to talk about the work they do in educational environments, and the impact it can have.

They also discuss mindful techniques, and bust some myths about what mindfulness can be.

Find out more about the Mindfulness in Schools Project

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TOPICS: Burnout, mindfulness, teacher stress, teacher burnout, pupil stress, mindfulness in schools, mindfulness techniques

Mick is marking Christmas 2024 with a conversation with a returning guest to Mental Health Monday.

Alice Hendy first appeared in Ep 195, shortly after losing her brother Josh to suicide. She spoke of her plans for R;pple and how intercepting harmful searches can save lives using technology.

R:pple has continued to expand, and Alice tells Mick its now intercepted nearly 70,000 harmful searches since they last spoke.

At Christmas, services like R:pple are still required - but January can prove to be an even more difficult month to encourage people to look for support, as is discussed on this week's episode.

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TOPICS: Loneliness at Christmas, Feeling isolated at Christmas, online searches, looking for mental health support, tech support for mental health, new year, grief at Christmas

Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Mick Coyle is joined by former doctor, turned ambassador for Doctors in Distress, Emily Fulleylove.

Emily is on the podcast to talk about her experience working for the NHS, and why she's so passionate about Doctors in Distress' urgent appeal to raise money to support their work in the coming year.

DID works by providing peer-based talking and listening services to healthcare professionals who're experiencing poor mental health - and the fundraising will go to making sure that service is there when people need it.

Find out more about the Doctors in Distress appeal

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TOPICS: The NHS, anxiety, stress, burnout in the NHS, Doctors in distress, fundraising appeal, suicide awareness in healthcare professionals

Mick Coyle meets Ananya Sharma on this week's podcast.

After arriving in London from India, thousands of miles away from friends and family, Ananya experienced loneliness - and wanted to do something about it.

She opened the doors to her home to create the Home Café, where people in situations like hers could come together over a coffee and a cake.

Ananya and Mick are speaking as a new survey by Breville find 2/3 people regularly experience loneliness in their daily lives, with 28% feeling unable to reach out for support.

Ananya's journey is an inspiring one and I'm sure you'll feel differently about connections you've lost, or friends you'd like to get back in touch with after hearing the conversation.

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TOPICS: Loneliness, finding new friends, looking for new friends, losing touch with friends, third place theory, Breville report into loneliness

It's time to look at the big picture when it comes to mental health in this country.

To help Mick Coyle do just that is a new report from Centre for Mental Health and Mind, titled "The Big Mental Health Report: 2024".

It sets out the state of the country when it comes to mental health and paints a clear picture of the challenges we face - as well as offering recommendations on how to start solving those issues.

CMH Chief Exec Andy Bell is our guest - as we delve into the stats, and find out more about where we're going wrong, and what we can do about it.

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TOPICS: UK Mental health statistics, mental health data, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, how common are mental health problems? mental health issues

Journalist Mick Coyle is discussing the shocking statistics around suicide in the construction industry this week.

Stats from a new "Lost City" campaign show there have been 7000 deaths by suicide by construction workers in the last decade.

That's the equivalent of enough people to build 150,000 homes, three schools and a hospital - a so-called "Lost City".

Mick meets Joe Baker from Second City Screed Ltd to hear about life on the frontline for construction staff. Joe has his own mental health journey to share.

Then we'll speak to Gavin Crane from Band of Builders, whose work is all about arresting these numbers and preventing future deaths.

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Wider signposting is provided at the end of the podcast

TOPICS: Why are there so many suicides in the building sector, suicide prevention, suicide in the construction sector, getting help for suicide in the construction industry

Journalist and Broadcaster Mick Coyle's award-winning Mental Health Monday Podcast turns its attention to life after suicide loss this week.

Sadie is on the programme to tell her story.

Tragically, Sadie's brother Alex took his own life in 2023, and she's been navigating a sense of grief and loss. We'll explore that journey, but also how her experiences have helped shape her own attitude to mental health, and how she hopes she can be part of a future without stigma and taboo.

Sadie mentions CALM in the conversation - the suicide prevention charity are currently fundraising through the latest Omaze competition, which you can get details on via their website.

Signposting to mental health services is provided at the end of each episode of Mental Health Monday.

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TOPICS: Suicide, Suicide loss, bereavement, grief, hope after suicide, support after suicide, mental health journey

Presenter and Journalist Mick Coyle is joined by CEO of CALM Simon Gunning for World Mental Health Day 2024.

This year's theme is mental health in the workplace, so Mick and Simon talk about the reasons businesses need to take this issue seriously - for social AND financial reasons.

You can read more about the benefits of encouraging positive mental health in the workplace, as well as links to resources for businesses and more on the Where's Your Head At? campaign for mental health first aiders in this article created by Mick Coyle

CALM are also partnering with Omaze in their latest competition to raise money for their live-saving services.

There are signposting links to mental health services provided at the end of each episode.

TOPICS: World Mental Health Day 2024, Theme of World Mental Health Day, dealing with burnout, coping with stress at work, ways to improve staff wellbeing, suicide prevention, mental health awareness

Mick is talking about the results of a new survey which shine a light on our relationship with friendships.

How many friends do you have? Data suggests while we have plenty of mates in younger years, those numbers soon start to fade away.

So why do we struggle to make friends in later life? It was easy when we were children, but what is holding us back now?

Author and Comedian Max Dickins wrote "Billy No Mates: How I realised men have a friendship problem" and joins Mick to talk about his story and how he arrested the decline in friendships he noticed ahead of an upcoming wedding.

Find out how to make friends in this illuminating and eye-opening episode of the podcast

Find out more about the NOMO survey data

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TOPICS: Making friends, how to make friends, losing friends, friendship problems, anxiety, meeting new people, finding new hobbies, talking to strangers

Journalist Mick Coyle is joined by Trevor Bygate, a former member of the armed forces turn mental health campaigner.

Trevor lost his daughter Chloe to suicide in 2014, and now uses his experience to help and support others.

He was also diagnosed with PTSD before leaving the army.

He works with organisations like the Royal British Legion, Papyrus, and Cruse Bereavement Care, and has undertaken some incredible challenges to raise money for them - keeping Chloe's name at the heart of all he does.

You can find Trevor on Linkedin and Twitter.

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TOPICS: #suicide #Suicidebereavement #PTSD #armedforces #papyrus

Mick is joined by ex-professionall footballer turned mental health campaigner Clarke Carlisle.

Clarke is back on the show to discuss his new role of COO of It's Mental, and how changing the conversation about mental health - with action to support it - is needed now more than ever.

It follows the Darzi report into the state of the NHS, and the news of surging numbers of children and young people needing support.

Find out more about It's Mental Wellbeing Collective

Note: This episode features some sound issues for reasons explained at the beginning of the podcast.

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TOPICS: Mental Health awareness, suicide prevention, ways to wellness, finding hope, good mental health habits, improving wellness

Mick Coyle takes a look at the latest suicide figures for England and Wales with Paul Vittles ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day 2024.

Released in 2024, figures show 6069 deaths were recorded in 2023, the highest rate since 1999.

Paul has a long track record of working in the #zerosuicide community, and an incredible insight into how we currently deal with suicide in the UK, and what could be improved if we wanted to genuinely improve it.

This summer he was a key part of the #JointheDots tour and you can read about his work in the Zero Suicide Transformation Programme.

He's also active on Linkedin.

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TOPICS: World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, Suicide, suicide awareness, suicide prevention, suicide figures, suicide inquests, coroners

Mick Coyle is joined by Mark Boyns from Opening Up Cricket following the tragic news of the death of England legend Graham Thorpe.

Mick and Mark discuss how the family bravely shared the reason for his passing, and how that can be used as a way of opening up a conversation about mental health within the cricketing world and beyond.

Podcast art © Alamy

Opening Up was set up following the death of a club-mate of Mark's and he now travels the country teaching skills in mental health conversations - both from a cricketing perspective and in wider life.

Find out more about Opening Up Cricket and listen to Ep 27 of the podcast to hear more about the reasons it was founded.

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Sarah Gustafson is Mick Coyle's guest on Episode 332 of Mental Health Monday.

Sarah is founder of A.ur.tistic and a new project called Dopamine Rooms that she set up following her own experience of poor mental health, as well as late diagnosis on autism and ADHD.

Sarah uses her love of art and teaching to help people explore their own thoughts and feelings, using her journey as inspiration to help and support others.

There's a lot in the conversation - and Sarah sets out how she inspired to be so active in the mental health and neurodiversity space.

There are mental health services signposted at the end of the episode.

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TOPICS: ADHD, Autism, OCD, Eating Disorders, Suicide, neurodiversity, help and support, mental health awareness, art therapy

Mick Coyle is joined by author Lisa Brett - who's written a book called "Finding Happiness When It Hurts"

Lisa uses her own journey, and the stories of others, to give advice on how to reflect on more difficult times, find positivity in the smallest of places and give yourself a chance to rebuild after grief, loss or trauma.

Her book is available now

Host Mick Coyle is on Twitter/X, Linkedin and Instagram, and you can get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook page

Signposting to mental health is available at the end of each podcast.

TOPICS: Finding happiness, loss, grief, trauma, divorce, self-help books

It might be July - but Movember's fast approaching.

The international campaign focussed on men's mental and physical health is nearly upon us once again - and this year there's a big focus on inequality.

2/5 men will die prematurely - but where they live is a key factor to how long they live.

Mick has pulled together the main findings of the new Movember report in this article

Joining us on the podcast is TV presenter Matt Johnson and Rugby star Ugo Monye - who discuss their own mental health journeys and the challenges they've faced.

Photo © Alamy

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Signposting services are provided at the end of each episode.

TOPICS: Suicide, mental health, relationship breakdown, movember, depression, mental health awareness

Mick Coyle is talking self esteem as a new BACP survey finds half of women are affected by self esteem issues - with body image the biggest factor, followed by social comparisons, careers, and romantic relationships.

Joining him on this week's episode is Henna Mistry - who has tackled her own issues with self esteem, and found a way through using a BACP therapist and helping create a new network of community connections through York Girlies

Henna's a fantastic guest for anyone who wants to know how self esteem impacts your life, what low self esteem feels like, and how to navigate a way through it.

Find out more about the BACP's Burst The Self Doubt project - and how you can make connections with a psychotherapist if you think that's right for you.

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TOPICS self esteem, body image, social media, social anxiety, talking therapies, therapy, booking a therapist

Mick Coyle is joined by Owen Wood from Race Across the World

Owen - alongside his race partner Alfie - starred in the latest BBC series travelling through the Far East on a tight budget and even tighter timescale.

Now he's back in the UK he's teaming up with The Mix - a charity that supports young people through all aspects of life - to further open up the conversation about mental health.

On the TV show, Owen shared his own experience of living with anxiety, and how that shaped his junior years.

He now wants to use that experience to help others. Check out more from The Mix on their website.

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TOPICS: Race Across the World, Owen and Alfie, Anxiety, The Mix mental health awareness

Mick is joined by Ellen Roome on this week's podcast.

Ellen's son Jools Sweeney died suddenly in 2022, he was aged 14.

A coroner ruled they couldn't register his death as suicide, because there we no signs he intended to take his life. The narrative verdict has left Jools' family with many questions.

Ellen's now looking for answers through his social media - to see if that offers any insight into why he's no longer with us, but she's not allowed to access Jools' data.

She launched a petition calling for parents to have the right to access their child's social media information and is asking parents to support her cause to create #JoolsLaw.

You can support the petition here and use #JoolsLaw on social media

**Signposting services are included at the end of each episode of the Mental Health Monday Podcast.

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Mick Coyle is joined by James Cooper on this week's podcast

James is currently running a marathon every single day in 2024.

He'll complete 366 between now and the end of the year!

He was inspired to take on the challenge as part of his Smilinggg Project, which he set up after having a difficult time with his own mental health in 2014/15.

James also lost an uncle to suicide - and will be raising money for Samaritans as part of challenge.

We wish him all the very best in his challenge!

Here's a link to his fundraising page

You can follow him on Instagram

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How do I talk to my child about mental health?

Mick is joined by dad and CBBC presenter Nigel Clarke on this week's Mental Health Monday Podcast.

Nigel is lending his voice to a new animated series that helps children learn about their emotions - while also equipping parents with the tools to have conversations about mental health in a safe way.

Embers the Dragon has launched to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

It comes as stats show around 49% of parents are worried about managing their child's behaviour, with anxiety being the number one reason parents are concerned.

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TOPICS: anxiety, children's mental health, podcast, ARIAs, parental advice

Artist Gawain Hewitt is this week's Mental Health Monday Podcast guest.

Gawain works in art and music, and leads music sessions at several psychiatric hospitals, including Royal Bethlem, Springfields and Lavender Walk.

He discusses how music can create pathways for people to explore their feelings, and find connections when words are not enough.

He also designs and builds instruments, and is currently working on two commissions to make music more accessible to disabled people.

He's won a series of awards, including the Royal Philharmonic Society Impact Award and the Mastercard Brits Trailblazer Award for his work.

You can find out more about his projects on his website or watch his Tedx Talk

Gawain also discusses his own mental health journey, which includes a breakdown, an ADHD diagnosis, and an ongoing psychotherapy process.

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TOPICS: Music, therapy, breakdown, ADHD, art, instruments, work pressure, spirituality, mental health podcast

Mick is joined by returning guest Steve Phillip, founder and director of The Jordan Legacy.

Steve featured in episode 189 of Mental Health Monday, and was part of the #LeaveALightOn project.

Steve's latest project sees him teaming up with some incredible individuals and organisations for the Join The Dots tour across the North of England in June 2024.

Starting in Scunthorpe, and ending on Merseyside, Steve and the team are creating a series of arts, sports, and mental health events to help normalise the conversation about suicide.

He also talks about his work on the Zero Suicide Society strategy.

Find out more about the Join the Dots Tour, and follow Steve on Linkedin

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Chris Ross is a powerful guest on this week's Mental Health Monday Podcast.

Chris shares his story of dealing with trauma, depression and suicidal thoughts - and how he turned his life around as a self-styled "mentality monster" who now supports others in their mental health journey.

Chris talks about the very difficult issues he's faced, but also the measures he's now put in place to give himself a "zest for life", and how you can help yourself achieve that mindset.

You can find out more about Chris on his Linkedin Profile.

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**TOPICS: This episode talks about a suicide attempt, childhood trauma, depression, looking for hope, finding hope, mindset

There are UK signposting services included at the end of each episode.**

Mick Coyle meets Nicole Antoniou, CEO of The Butterfly Squad, in this week's podcast.

The Butterfly Squad is a project and animated series to help children build resilience, understand their emotions and give themselves the best chance at being the best version of themselves.

Nicole sets out why the project started and the results she's seen since it began.

You can find out more on the Butterfly Squad website, or check out their social media accounts.

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In the podcast intro, Mick mentions his project into online teenage blackmail

TOPICS: Child mental health, resilience, mental health awareness, trauma

Mick Coyle is joined by author of The Visual Detox Marine Tanguy on this week's podcast.

Marine's new book explores how our brain deals with looking at so many images on daily basis - adverts, billboards, social media posts, TV screens and beyond.

The book looks at ways you can apply more critical thinking what you see, and asks questions about what sort of towns, cities and communities we want to live in in the future.

The book is available now from Penguin Random House

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TOPICS: Detox, visual imagery, adverts, commercial advertising

Mick Coyle is joined by Grime legend Big Narstie on this week's podcast.

pic credit © Alamy

The main man is here to talk about how his life changed forever after appearing on the Celebrity Bake Off, and how his new health regime is allowing him to make plans for the future.

We'll hear how weight loss, and improved fitness have made a difference to his life, and how he's hoping to share some of his secrets through his new podcast Life Gains.

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TOPICS: Fitness, life gains, life goals, mixed martial arts, healthy eating

Mick Coyle is joined by Dave Lock aka London Marathon icon "Dave the Running Telephone".

Dave reveals he's signed up to race in this years event, and how his own mental health journey led him to fundraise for Samaritans.

He speaks of his own journey, and losing his brother to suicide last year, and how that's a solemn reminder of why Samaritans is such a good cause to support.

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Find out more about Samaritans

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Mick Coyle is joined by Emma and Amie from the The Lucy Rayner Foundation

The LRF has has collaborated with Snapchat to design a new lens that helps users create a snap which talks about their feelings and how they might want someone to talk to.

It's utilising every-day technology to make a difference to the lives of young social media users.

Emma tells Mick about where the foundation has come from, while Amie explains the technicals.

You can get the app by scanning the Podcast artwork, or find out more on The Lucy Rayner Foundation website

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Mick Coyle takes a look at the finding's of the Prince's Trust Natwest Youth Index 2024, on the day of its release.

Mick is joined by Naomi Ennis - who created Animal Teach.

Naomi shares her own story of growing up dealing with anxiety and other issues at home, and how she uses her story to help inspire young people.

Alongside Naomi is Rachel Edwards - Head of Delivery Partnerships and Volunteering at The Prince's Trust, who sees the consequences of the mental health issues we discuss first-hand.

Find out more about The Prince's Trust

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TOPICS: Anxiety, fear of failure, self-esteem, low mood, confidence

Mick Coyle is joined by mental health campaigner and author Dr Alex George on this week's Mental Health Monday Podcast.

Dr Alex is here to talk about starting 2024 on the right footing. Photo credit: © Alamy

New data from Nationwide shows 82% of people expect this January to be the worst ever when it comes to our finances - a tough start to 2024.

On top of how we feel about ourselves and our outlooks, it means some people can really struggle at this time of year (check out ep 314 for more on this)

Details at the bottom of this link on where to turn if you're finances aren't in a good place, and there's mental health signposting at the end of every episode.

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Mick Coyle is back for 2024 with a new episode of Mental Health Monday.

Mick is joined by Simon Blake from MHFA England, to talk about the results of a new survey which looks at how people can be struggling in their workplace.

Simon walks us through the findings, and talks about the implications for workplaces and the positive steps offices, factories and organisations can take to make a difference to their staff.

The findings, and podcast, were released on so-called Blue Monday - it's not really a thing, but if it gives people permission to open up, that can only be a positive!

Find out more about the My Whole Self project - culminating in a day of awareness on March 12th.

Signposting services are available at the end of the podcast.

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Mick Coyle has the latest figures of suicides registered in England and Wales for 2022 (released 19th Dec 2023)

He goes through the ONS data, and discusses the findings with Jake Mills from Chasing the Stigma - a suicide survivor and founder of the Hub of Hope.

Find out more about the 2022 suicide data

You can find mental health services using the Hub of Hope.

If someone's life is in danger, call 999.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said:
“Every suicide is a tragedy and has a devastating, enduring impact on families and communities.

“We’re working hard to reduce the number of suicides and published our new Suicide Prevention Strategy for England in September. This commits to more than 100 measures, including a focus on prevention and earlier intervention, as well as more targeted and proactive support for people in crisis.
“In August, the government also launched a £10 million fund for the voluntary sector in England to carry out crucial work to prevent suicides and save lives. We’re also investing £2.3 billion extra a year into mental health services to help an additional two million people access NHS-funded mental health support by 2024.”

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TOPICS: Suicide, Suicide prevention, public messaging, government strategy, impact of suicide

Mick Coyle is joined by East 17 singer and songwriter Tony Mortimer.

Tony is on the show to talk about his Christmas mega-hit Stay Another Day, and the impact music has had on his and our lives, particularly during the festive season.

He hit the top spot with the song in 1994. 29 years later, a tongue in cheek remake by Lidl is helping secure a £100,000 donation to the NSPCC to support children's mental health.

Find out more about the song and the story

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Mick is joined by Sarah Sternberg from Movember - as the charity launches the first ever Global Men's Health Institute.

The multi-million pound investment over the next five years will aim to drive research, collect information and inform change that will help men live longer and healthier lives.

Stats show two in five currently die before the age of 75, and live on average five years fewer than women.

Sarah and her team aim to find out why.

Find out more about the new Institute

Physical and mental health is discussed in this week's episode.

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Mick is joined by footballer Jake Daniels for episode 310 of Mental Health Monday.

Jake became the first UK player since Justin Fashanu in 1990 to announce he was gay, in May 2022.

18 months later he sits down with Mick Coyle to discuss his mental health at the time, and the journey he took before and after that monumental step.

The conversation comes as a new survey from L'Oreal Paris Men Expert looks at what it means to be a "strong man" in 2023.

READ MORE: "Being a footballer and being gay wasn't a thing"

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Signposting is provide at the end of the podcast.

TOPICS: Coming out, Football, LGBT in Football,

Mick Coyle is joined by two guests on this week's podcast.

First, we'll hear from Elissa, who's sharing her story of problem gambling and the impact it had on her life.

In the last four years, some gambling services have seen an 80% rise in female users.

Elissa explains how gambling took hold of her from a young age, and stayed with her, until things escalated into her 30s.

She talks openly about her experience, including how gambling impacted her wedding day.

And she tells us about finally finding the right help to put her on a different path.

In part two of the programme, TV medic Dr Ellie Cannon tells us how shame and stigma is holding 2/3 gamblers back from getting help, and how a simple conversation can start to put you on the right road.

Find out more about the work of GambleAware, and the survey results from their new research

General mental health signposting is provided at the end of each podcast.

TOPICS: Gambling, Gambling harm, female gambling, suicidal thoughts, gambling support

Mick is joined by Rob Wotton on this week's podcast.

You might recognise Rob from presenting on Sky Sports News - but when he's not on our screens, he's working as a trained BACP counsellor helping people deal with their mental health issues.

Mick and Rob discuss how Rob uses his experience as a sports journalist to create appropriate analogies with his clients, and how men can educate themselves about the signs and symptoms of what life with depression is like.

Rob is backing BACP's new #RAISE campaign, also discussed in episode 307, which is designed to give men, and their loved ones, the clues they need to spot issues before they get out of control.

Host Mick Coyle is on X and Instagram, and you can find him on Linkedin.

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TOPICS: Depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation

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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TOPICS: Depression, anxiety, PND, isolation, anger, risk taking, substance abuse, exhaustion

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.

Kelsey is on Instagram

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Signposting services are provided at the end of each episode

TOPICS: Grief, bereavement, loss, brain tumour, mental health conversations

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

You can email Mick at mick.coyle@bauermedia.co.uk

You can contact him on Twitter and Instagram, and he's also ventured into Threads

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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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Full signposting is at the end of each episode.

TOPICS: Body Image, body dysmorphia, anorexia, self-worth, self-esteem

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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There is signposting at the end of each episode of the podcast.

TOPICS: Young mental health, young minds, mental health in schools, yoga, meditation, mindfulness

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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TOPICS: Alcohol, drinking, alcoholism, addiction

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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TOPICS: Football, Depression, Anxiety, Alcohol,

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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TOPICS: Young suicide, grief, loss, eating disorders

Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Mick Coyle meets CEO of Ditch The Label, Liam Hackett.

DTL are a youth charity offering advice, resources, and access to counselling services to people impact by mental health problems, bullying and much more.

In 2023 they're launching a therapy service in the "metaverse" which will allow young people to access counsellors in an online world.

They're also teaming up with global brand Maybelline to provide more than 17,000 hours of therapy for free over the next two years, as part of the Brave Together initiative.

Find out more about Ditch The Label and Brave Together.

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This week Mick has some brilliant news about our sister-podcast Football Untold.

Following the six-part series featuring football players sharing their stories about gambling addiction, sponsors Beacon Counselling Trust saw a 200% increase in the number of peoople coming forward to get help.

This translates as "hundreds" of men getting advice, support or therapy in regards their gambling, after hearing our players share their stories.

Mick meets Lauren Campbell from BCT to talk about the impact, why Football Untold has found an audience, and the power of people telling their stories.

You can listen to Football Untold on the dedicated website or where you get your podcasts

And find out more about Beacon Counselling Trust

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TOPICS: addiction, gambling, gambling harms, football, support, asking for help

Mick is joined by Mair Howells from the I've Been Spiked campaign

In his "other" job as Senior News Editor for Bauer Media Audio, Mick has been leading a national investigation into spiking, looking at how common it is, who is being targeted, and what powers authorities need to bring perpetrators to justice.

The investigation heard how:

11% of women have been spiked

So have 6% of men

Only 1/10 cases are ever reported to the Police

Just a handful of cases end in conviction each year.

And the impact of being targeted can have long term consequences.

You can read more about his findings here

And there are signposting services to get support, information and advice if you, or someone you know, has been spiked at the bottom of this article.

You can follow Mair's I've Been Spiked campaign on Instagram

And follow Mick Coyle on Twitter, Instagram and now THREADS

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TOPICS: Trauma, spiking, physical injuries, mentions of sexual assault

Mick is joined by actor and writer Natasha Rea, ahead of taking her "A Night With Me, Myself and Bipolar Brenda" performance to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Natasha explores her bipolar journey, and how late diagnosis made her think back to earlier moments in her life when it may have been a factor.

She explores her school days, the pressures of performing, and how she creates characters to help he son understand how she's feeling on any given day.

We wish Natasha all the luck in the world with her shows - which are in Edinburgh at "theSpace at Symposium Hall" 21st-26th August

And there are previews at Liverpool's Hope St Theatre on the 12th and 15th of July.

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She's also an ambassador for Bipolar UK

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TOPICS: Bipolar, school, pressure, anxiety

Mick is joined by mental health advocate Jack Dodd in episode 294 of Mental Health Monday.

Jack discusses his experience of losing his dad at a young age, living with OCD, dealing with bullying, and how all of those things built up to impact his mental health.

Jack also talks about how opening up the taboo conversation of crying at work, through the LinkedIn social media channel, saw him go viral online.

He tells Mick what he's learned from his experiences, and how we can learn to cope with the sum of our experiences across our lifetimes.

You can follow Jack on LinkedIn - where you can also see his viral post

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Topics: Grief, anxiety, OCD, Linkedin, LGBTQ+

Mick is joined by architect and app creator Gareth Dauncey.

Gareth's on the programme to talk about how his mental health breakthrough (during the lockdown period) inspired him to help other people get a better understanding of their own mental health.

He describes how colour-coding his days, based on how he was feeling, was the starting point for the idea behind the Mood app, which is available to download now.

Gareth and Mick talk about the benefits of being self-aware when it comes to your mental health, and seeing the bigger picture about your emotions, to give you the skills to change things on your terms.

Find out more about Gareth on LinkedIn

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Signposting services are included at the end of each episode.

Mick Coyle is in Parliament this week at a Baton of Hope event at the prestigious Terrace Pavillion in Westminster.

Mick was representing the Bauer Media Where's Your Head At? campaign - which secured more than 200,000 signatures on a petition calling for mental health first aiders to be available to in all UK workplaces.

The event was hosted by Dean Russell MP, and was highlighting the Baton of Hope's campaign and UK Tour coming to 12 cities across the UK. It was set up by Mike McCarthy after he lost his son to suicide.

We hear Mike's story on this week's show and we'll hear from Dean Russell MP about the work he's doing to bring political change to the mental health issues we highlight on a regular basis.

Dr Alex George and Campaigner Chris Murray also drop by to talk about why these sorts of conversations - and action is so vitally needed.

Get more information about the Baton of Hope and its UK tour

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Mick is joined by legendary club DJ Brandon Block on episode 291 of Mental Health Monday.

Brandon shares his story of addiction, and how he used SMART recovery to find the tools to move on with his life in a safe way.

Brandon struggled with cocaine use, alongside anxiety and imposter syndrome at the height of his fame.

Combined with Hepatitis C and Tuberculosis, he lost half a lung and doctors gave him two weeks to live unless he changed his lifestyle.

Three decades on, he's fronting up the www.uniteforrecovery.org.uk round-the-world challenge to tackle the stigma around addiction. Sign up and pledge your support on their website.

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Back after a never-ending series of bank holidays, Mental Health Monday takes a look at the theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week - Anxiety.

Mick is joined by Sahara, who is taking part in the BACP's new AI Art project, which is creating computer generated images inspired by the spoken and written words of people who struggle with anxiety.

Sahara describes what life was like for her growing up with anxiety - and the physical and mental impact it can have on you.

The images went on display at Waterloo station, and are also available on the BACP website.

Sahara's image, which you can see in the podcast artwork, reflects her own experience of the mental health issue.

Find out more about the project

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Mick has some exciting news about a new Podcast series he's been working on with a team of footballers past and present.

Football Untold will look at the darker side of the beautiful game, and the first series focuses on players who've struggled with gambling problems.

Former Burnley and Preston defender Clarke Carlisle, Ex-Wigan, Tranmere and Wales striker Simon Haworth, Ex-Spurs, Liverpool and QPR defender Steven Caulker and former Macclesfield and Wrexham midfielder Sam Wedgbury are among those sharing their stories.

The six part series runs from mid-April to the end of the football season.

This week, co-founder Simon Haworth drops by the Mental Health Monday studios to talk about what he hopes to achieve with the series.

So now you get two podcasts for the price of one! (£0!)

You can listen to Football Untold by subscribing where you get your podcasts, and checking out the website

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Mick Coyle is joined by GB Paralympian Amy Conroy.

Amy is on the podcast to talk about her mental health journey, discussing grief, family support, overcoming physical illness, and finding new goals in life.

Amy was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 13, and had already lost her mum to the illness.

She lost a leg as part of her treatment, but showed immense strength to seek new goals, and found herself playing wheelchair basketball at the Paralympics.

Amy reveals how she survived her journey, and how she is learning to spot the signs that her mental health might be struggling.

Amy was speaking as AXA released their Mind Health Survey results for 2023.

Podcast cover image: ©Alamy

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Mick Coyle is joined by former gymnast Gaby Santacruz on this week's Podcast.

Gaby recently gave a Tedx talk about how growing up as a gymnast in Ecuador impacted her mental health, and how the culture around seeking "perfection" started to have a negative impact on her sense of wellbeing.

In this podcast she explores how the echoes of her childhood experience in gymnastics affected her ability to hold down a normal job, once she'd stepped away from the gymnasium, and how therapy helped her understand her experiences and move into a more positive space.

Thanks to Gaby for sharing her story.

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Issues discussed: Gymnastics, pressures on young people, injuries, therapy, medication

Mick Coyle is joined by first time author Chris Roberts.

Chris explores how writing his new book about the state of the game of football helped him through a difficult spell in his life

Chris talks about living with grief, depressive and suicidal thoughts, and how the focus of the book, and the support he's received from organisations like Sean's Place have put him on a better path.

The book itself looks at different aspects of the game of football from "win at all costs" attitudes to club ownership.

Its available on Amazon - but you can pick it up in person at Pritchard's Books in Crosby, Merseyside.

A share of all profits will go to Sean's Place.

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Mick is joined by Carrie and Clarke Carlisle as they launch their new mental health qualification at the University of Central Lancashire.

Clarke is an ex-footballer with Burnley FC, Leeds United, Blackpool, Preston, Northampton, Watford and York. He's also ex-Chair of the PFA, and has shared his story on Mental Health Monday about his battles against depression and suicidal thoughts in the past

Now he returns alongside wife Carrie, to share news of a new Advanced Certificate qualification they've created with the University of Central Lancashire.

The short course will give participants skills in the theory and practice of mental health advocacy - something Clarke and Carrie emphasise should be beneficial to those receiving help and those who are giving it.

Find out more about the course and get more information here.

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TOPICS - Mental health first aid, Mental health qualifications, university, mental health advocates

Mick Coyle is joined by Psychologist Dr Terri Apter to discuss the findings of a five year long study by The Female Lead.

The research looked at how teenage girls and young women felt about their social media use, and themselves, if they followed more "positive" role models in their feeds instead of a typical airbrushed celebrity.

The results are in, and offer an insight into how we might all be able to use social media more safely in the future, with our own wellbeing and aspiration at the forefront.

You can also take The Female Lead pledge to #DisruptYourFeed and change the way you scroll.

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Thanks to the Female Lead team for their assistance in making this week's episode.

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Mick Coyle is joined by Associate Professor of Psychology at Middlesex University, Dr Lisa Marzano.

Dr Lisa is teaming up with Samaritans, Network Rail and the British Transport Police as part of their Small Talk Saves Lives campaign.

As part of the campaign, a new survey has found how people often feel uncomfortable with the idea of approaching someone who might be in a mental health crisis.

Dr Lisa has a series of tips on what you can say to make a difference, and ultimately save lives.

You can see more on the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign here

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Katy Brown from The Vibrancy Hub is with us for this week's Podcast.

As we start to break the back of the long winter, we take a look at being good to yourself at this time of year, and using nature as a guide to how we might feel.

Also on the agenda, how to best manage the time we have so we can focus on the things that matter when they matter.

We all have such busy lives - Katy has some tips to help us prioritise.

And the average UK resident spends four hours a day on their phone - does that sound like you? How can we teach ourselves to switch off and live in the moment a little?

Follow Katy on Instagram and find out more about The Vibrancy Hub

Host Mick Coyle is on Twitter, Instagram, and don't forget to watch preview videos of each episode on the Mental Health Monday Facebook page

TOPICS: SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Depression, Phone Use, Time Management

This week's episode is recorded live at the "It's Mental Live" event at the University of Bolton stadium.

Mental Health Monday was up on stage with inspiring guests who are overcoming adversity and societal expectations to break new ground, grow themselves (and people around them), by doing things a little bit differently.

Joining Mick Coyle are Manchester Arena bomb survivor Martin Hibbert, Self Defence coach Zee Jogi, DJ-turned counsellor Young Lee and Tech entrepreneur Lee Chambers

Each have their own story to tell, and offer an incredible insight into how they've achieved that they have, and how they hope to grow in the future.

Photo credit Zee Jogi Instagram (L-R Mick Coyle, Lee Chambers, Martin Hibbert, Zee, It's Mental CEO Stephen Robinson)

Signposting is provided at the end of the episodes.

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Mick is hosting this week's podcast from the It's Mental Live event at the University of Bolton Stadium.

Billed as the "Ultimate Wellbeing Experience", the day saw more than a thousand people come together to explore wellbeing, meeting exhibitors, specialists, and hear inspiring stories in the central arena.

Mick hosted the day from the main stage, welcoming guests, and guest presenters, to chat with some familiar names and faces, with wellbeing at the heart of the conversation.

Among those in attendance is former Millwall, Blackburn, West Ham and Ireland player Steven Reid, who has taken the decision to cut short his coaching career to pursue a new venture in mental health.

Steven explores with Mick how he came to the decision, and how he hopes his own story will warn others of the untold side of the game.

Thanks to Stephen Robinson and the It's Mental team for inviting Mental Health Monday to be part of the day.

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Mick Coyle gets a first look at the Prince's Trust Natwest Youth Index 2023, which shows a concerning set of stats around the wellbeing of young people.

Money worries, economic uncertainty and mental health issues are just some of the issues that 16-25 year olds are juggling at the start of 2023, according to their findings.

Rachel Edwards from Prince's Trust guides Mick through the survey and highlights the ways young people can find away forward.

There are signposting services at the end of each episode

Find out more about Prince's Trust

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Mick is joined by author and mental health advocate Neil Kelders.

Neil's new book is called The Other Side: A memoir of hope in the midst of depression and it charts his own mental health journey.

The podcast focuses on Neil's story, and how mental health problems lead to suicide ideation, and later, how Neil changed the way he viewed himself and the world around him to find a new way forward through different counselling methods and more.

The books is autobiographical, but also contains "Neil's Notes" which offer practical advice for dealing with issues like depression and anxiety.

This conversation includes expressions of thoughts about suicide, but does not discuss methodology.

You can find out more about Neil on Instagram where you can also find host Mick Coyle, who is also on Twitter.

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Mick Coyle is joined by Rosey Adams on this week's Podcast.

Rosey is with us to share her experience of postnatal depression, and other issues around maternal mental health.

The start of 2023 also marks the 9th anniversary of the launch of her Twitter hashtag #PNDhour, which is used every Wednesday to open up the conversation about postnatal, antenatal, and perinatal mental health on social media.

You can take part yourself by searching for the #PNDhour hashtag on Twitter, and joining the conversation between 8pm and 9pm each Wednesday (UK time)

The conversation also looks at the use of the phrase "The Baby Blues" and explores how Rosey's poem "PND and Me" inspired her to speak openly about her experiences.

You can read the poem here and follow Rosey on Twitter

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For the final episode of Mental Health Monday in 2022, Mick is invited to see the new Everton in the Community People's Place ahead of its opening in early 2023.

A new community mental health hub, and the first of its kind built by a Premier League football club, this will be a new community facility for the residents of Liverpool - regardless of who they support.

Mick meets the team who are pulling the project together, as well as those people who will benefit once the doors open.

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Mick Coyle is joined by Sandeep Saib in this week's Mental Health Monday Podcast.

Sandeep shares her mental health journey, which includes diagnoses of body dysmorphia, anorexia and OCD, as well as discussing how she had suicidal thoughts in 2014.

Sandeep shares how her journey has put her on a more hopeful path, and she shares the lessons learned over the last 10 years.

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You can get more information about Eating Disorders on the Beat website.

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Mick Coyle meets George Westwood on this week's edition of Mental Health Monday

George and Mick caught up ahead of World AIDS Day to discuss what life is like for people living with HIV in 2022, and how stigma is still holding society back despite incredible advances in science.

George now works for the National AIDS Trust which has resources on its website if you want to find out more about living with HIV.

There's more on George on the news pages of the Bauer News website

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Mick Coyle is joined by founder of Humen, River Hawkins.

River's speaking to us ahead of the Rise Against Suicide pub pilgrimages across 13 cities on Dec 4th, to raise awareness of men's mental health and suicide.

The conversation explores men's attitudes to discussing mental health

River shares his own personal journey, as well as talking about why it's important that communities create spaces where people can share their stories without stigma or judgment.

You can take part in the Rise Against Suicide event at the following venues, or make your donations online

London - Devonshire Arms, 7 Duke St, Marylebone
London - The Old Coffee House, 49 Beak St, Soho
London - The Two Bridges, 186 Tooley St, London Bridge
London - The Elm, 206 North End Road, Fulham

Cardiff - New Inn, 75A Caerphilly Rd, Birchgrove

Edinburgh - Athletic Arms (Diggers), 1-3 Angle Park Terrace

Manchester - Atlas Bar, 376 Deansgate

Brighton - The Victoria, Victoria Road in Portslade

Nottingham - The Stage, 7a Wollaton St

Leeds - Commercial Inn, 78 Elland Rd, Churwell

Bristol - Fishponds Tap, 693 Fishponds Rd

Birmingham - The Raven, 144 Hodge Hill Rd, Stechford

Glasgow - Thornwood, 724 Dumbarton Rd

Sheffield - The Loxley Sports Bar & Grill, Loxley New Road

Newcastle - City Tavern, 10 Northumberland Rd

Liverpool - Cross Keys, 13 Earle St

Romsey near Southampton - Phoenix, 30-32 The Hundred, Romsey

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David Quinti joins Mick Coyle to talk about problem gambling, as the World Cup in Qatar gets underway.

David stopped gambling seven years ago, after his addiction started to seriously impact his life.

He now openly talks about his story, to warn others of the risks.

Also on the show is CEO of GambleAware Zoe Osmond, whose organisation has some startling findings about the widespread prevelance of gambling among football fans, and in particular, concerning stats around gambling during the cost of living crisis.

Find out more about GambleAware's work and where you can get support.

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Mick celebrates Movember 2022 with this week's guest Ben Channon.

Ben is growing his "mo" to raise awareness of men's mental health this month, and caught up with Mick to discuss his own experience of mental health difficulties.

The conversation touches on Ben's experience of anxiety, the benefits of emotional awareness, and why we as a society do not prioritise sleep - despite all the evidence that says we should.

Ben now uses his professional skills as an architect to better inform developers about putting wellness at the heart of their designs, and his new book The Happy Design Toolkitbreaks down some simple rules to help you make the best use of the spaces in your life.

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Mick Coyle is joined by Hilary Grime on this week's episode.

Hilary is with us to talk about her daughter Phoebe who took her own life while at university in 2021.

As well as paying tribute, Hilary also talks about how she wants to see a change in the law so universities have a legal duty of care for their students.

She's set up an e-petition demanding change which you can sign online.

And there's more on her story here

The podcast also contains two statements - one from Newcastle University and the other from Universities UK.

We would like to thank Hilary for the time she was able to spend with us to share Phoebe's story.

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After a tumultuous week, financially and politically Mick takes a look at new findings from Mind about how the cost of living crisis is impacting our mental health and our ability to connect with people.

Recorded before the resignation of Liz Truss, but amid the backdrop of high fuel prices, reduced support on energy prices, mortgage rate increases, and inflation topping 10%, it's no surprise Mind has found a big increase in the number of people worrying about the current circumstances.

You can support the work Mind does in campaigning on these issues on their website including their petition to increase Universal Credit in line with inflation.

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Mick Coyle looks at survey findings released by Young Minds on World Mental Health Day.

They interviewed 14,000 under 25s to find out about what issues are impacting them and their ability to seek support for their mental health.

Diedre Kehoe from YM can today reveal the findings.

Once again on the podcast we're discussing the difficult situation young people find themselves in, and the ongoing stigma that is holding people back from getting support.

These findings also lay bare the fact that even those who do reach out for mental health support don't always get the response they are looking for.

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This week, Mental Health Monday explores the issue of Baby Loss.

At the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022, Mick Coyle is joined by two mums who've tragically lost children.

Sharon Darke tells Mick about losing twins Charlie and Joshua 23 years ago, while Rachel, who became pregnant with twins six years ago speaks bravely and openly about losing daughter Ophelia.

We would like to thank Rachel and Sharon for sharing their stories with us.

And to Sands for supporting us in setting up the project.

There are bereavement services available nationwide, here is a link to some local and national charities

And you find out more about Twins Trust bereavement support on their website.

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Mick takes a look at the findings of a new survey from youth charity The Mix.

The survey charts a big rise in the number of 16-25 year olds taking drugs in the last year, and looks at the reasons for this substance use.

Zoe Bailie is our guest, and offers an insight into what young people are saying about drugs, and how we can support young people who are using them.

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Mick Coyle meets Amy Dicks, Policy and Impact Manager for Mental Health and Wellbeing at The Children's Society.

Amy's been working on The Good Childhood Report 2022, which lays bare the issues young people are facing as we move away from the pandemic, and head straight into the cost of living crisis.

Mick and Amy explore the impact it's having on education, and the happiness of children in school, (as well as at home) and they look at the consequences of not taking appropriate action now.

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In an episode delayed because of the news about the death of a Queen...

Mick Coyle is joined by CEO of Chasing the Stigma Jake Mills on this week's episode of the Podcast.

Jake survived his own suicide attempt before setting up his own charity, and is a regular contributor to the Podcast.

Mick and Jake discuss the new suicide figures for England and Wales - figures which show there were 5583 deaths recorded in 2021.

The programme asks why the number remains so stubbornly high, how we as a society have come to expect 5000+ suicides each year and when we can seriously expect those numbers to fall.

Find out the latest suicide figures where you are on the pages of the Office for National Statistics

Find out more about the work of Chasing the Stigma

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Mick Coyle discussing the death of Queen Elizabeth II in this week's episode.

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In a change to our scheduled episode, Mick is joined by Psychotherapist Tania Taylor to discuss the sense of grief that has impacted millions of people following the news of her passing on Thursday 8th September.

The conversation recognises that although many people may not feel an emotional attachment to the Royal family, many will feel a sense of loss, while those who have followed the Queen their entire lives might feel a more profound sense of grief.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve.

Find out more about Tania on her website

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Mick takes a look at issues facing young people as September rolls around and millions of pupils and students head into the classroom after the summer holidays.

Joining him is Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Nihara Krause from Stem4, whose new survey shines a light on the pressures young people are facing, including the need to always be on social media, and the difficulties finding meaningful connections with friends away from the online world.

Stem4 was recently mentioned by Spiderman actor Tom Holland as a service young people should check out - as he himself announced he was taking a break from social media sites.

Find out more about their work in the run up to Youth Mental Health Day on their website

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Topics discussed: Depression, isolation, loneliness, mobile phone addiction, social media addiction, young people's mental health

Mick is joined by Heather McClelland on this week's Podcast.

Heather (soon to be Dr Heather) is a doctoral student and research assistant at the University of Glasgow.

She and Mick discuss her suicide research, and what research is telling us about suicide here in the UK. They also discuss loneliness and the impact it can have on our physical and mental health.

Heather discusses community-based responses as part of a strategy to bring down suicide numbers in a sustainable way, and her own pre-conceptions about where her research might lead.

Notes: Heather references Surviving Suicidal Thoughts in the podcast as well as the work of the NSPLG and the Scotland consultation on a new suicide prevention strategy

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Another great guest drops by to speak to Mick Coyle on the home of the UK's conversation about mental health: Mental Health Monday.

Tomasz Drybala is preparing to embark on an incredible challenge to run 40,000km around the circumference of the globe spreading his mental health message.

Tom and Mick explore the idea of "flow", changing patterns in our lives, and finding a way to respond positively to adversity.

Tomasz explains how we learned these techniques after a difficult time in his life in the run up to his 40th birthday.

Plus he'll explain how to run really, really far.

Tom's new book is out next March, as he reaches the peak of his epic journey.

Be the first to hear when its available to pre-order on his website.

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Mental Health Nurse John-Barry Waldron is our guest on this week's #MentalHealthMonday

John-Barry works in a secure hospital, supporting people experiencing mental illness and helping them return home to their communities.

He's also capturing the stories of staff and patients through the On The Ward Podcast which you can also get wherever you get your podcasts.

Also in the conversation - the lads discuss access to mental health services, and how stigma still bring issues for patients and their families.

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Mick is joined by Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Steve Eccles on this week's podcast.

Steve is part of the team delivering the Greater Manchester Universities Student Mental Health Service, which sees local NHS experts team up with the regions higher education establishments to provide mental health support to students.

The Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester Metropolitan University and the Universities of Manchester, Salford and Bolton are all signed up to the system so that they can refer people from within their individual wellbeing services.

Almost 1000 students have been through their doors since 2019, and a recent poll found 98% of service users rated the service as "good or excellent"

There's more about the service online

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Mick Coyle is joined by Siobhan Roxburgh and comedian Sam Avery to discuss The Comedy Trust's new "Laughter after Loss" project.

The scheme is open to anyone dealing with grief, or who've suffered a loss, to explore their experiences, using comedy as a tool to connect with other people and open up the conversation about grief, loss or other emotions experienced in the weeks, months and years after losing someone.

Anyone taking part in the project will get the opportunity to perform on stage as part of the Liverpool Comedy Festival in November.

Details of how to sign up to the course are available online on the Comedy Trust's website. and some participants will get the opportunity to appear on stage as part of the Liverpool Comedy Festival 2022.

Also on the show this week, Mick has news of THREE awards he's picked up at the UK Commercial Radio News Awards 2022, including two for the #MentalHealthMonday Iron Men project.

You can listen to the Iron Men Special podcast here

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Pete Smyth is Mick Coyle's guest on this week's Podcast.

Pete is part of the Parents in Mind service from the NCT which connects dads with other dads to talk through some of the difficulties and issues that can emerge when you become a father.

Pete uses his own experiences of being a father and son to help guide dads through challenging moments, or help gather perspective when facing times of difficulty.

As part of the service, PIM offer one-to-ones, group chats and walk and talks, as well as dedicated video podcasts and digital support links

The pilot scheme is currently operating in St Helens and Halton, Coventry and Newham.

Fingers crossed more dads will be able to access this vital service soon.

In September, Pete's team will be looking to train new dads in skills to support new parents, details of which will be posted on their website.

Mick Coyle brings you the full story behind CALM's #TheLastPhoto exhibition and campaign.

Featuring the last photo taken of people in the days and weeks before their suicide, the campaign aims to show you that "suicidal doesn't always look suicidal" and to challenge our preconceptions about suicide.

There's a link to the CALM resources, and more about the campaign on our website.

Please don't suffer alone.

Thanks to CALM for selecting Bauer Media to partner up for this project, and to share the story behind it with our listeners.

Thanks to the families of those featured in the campaign for allowing us to share their stories.

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Mick Coyle is joined by Yorkshire MP, and member of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Loneliness Kim Leadbeater.

Kim is here to discuss the issues and facts raised by Loneliness Awareness Week in June 2022.

The long term impacts of isolation are only just being understood, but there are concerns it can significantly increase someone's risk of death, and can be as bad for you as smoking.

The British Red Cross National Support Line in promoted in the podcast. Open 10am - 6pm it can be reached on 0808 196 3651, where trained volunteers are standing by.

Other signposting services are included in the podcast.

In part 2 of the episode, Mick catches up with Helen Leadbitter from The Children's Society for an update on the #YoungCarersCount campaign.

We're pleased to be able to tell you that the government has decided to listen to those who work with Young Carers, and will from 2023 include their "carer status" in the school census.

Helen will tell us exactly what that means on this week's show

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Mick speaks to the CEO of Zealous and the creator of the Amplify mental health art competition "Amplify" Guy Armitage.

Guy and Mick have a wide ranging conversation about humans in a modern world, and the role art can play in helping us represent our own thoughts, or perceive them in others.

Guy also talks about his own mental health journey - exploring the idea of a strobe light which turns on at different stages in his life.

Zealous are currently running a UK wide art competition "celebrating creative works covering mental health and wellbeing"

Entries close on 11th July 2022. Entry is free, but you can make a donation to Create UK. a charity which empowers disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

Signposting is included at the end of the podcast to mental health services.

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Max George from The Wanted is our guest on this week's #MentalHealthMonday Podcast. (Podcast art by Alamy)

Mick Coyle caught up with Max ahead of "thank you" day, where people are encouraged to show their appreciation for those who go above and beyond to make a difference to people's lives.

Max speaks incredibly highly of NHS staff who supported him through this battles with anxiety and depression.

Concerts for Carers is a charity to offer free gig tickets to NHS staff and Carers who deserve an extra "thank you". You can find details about their work here.

The conversation also focuses on Max's bandmate Tom Parker who died from a brain tumour in March 2022.

Our thoughts are with Tom's friends and family at this time.

Tom's new book Hope: My Inspirational Journey is available now

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Founder and CEO of the Lions Barber Collective Tom Chapman is our guest on this week's podcast.

Tom has revolutionised the role of hair and beauty specialists, and turned them into crucial workers on the mental health frontline.

His new book "How to listen so men will talk" explores how we as individuals can be better equipped to listen and understand when people choose to open up to us about their mental health, or other issues in their lives.

There is signposting to mental health services at the end of the episode.

The book is available in all good book shops and online.

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Mick Coyle is live in Liverpool for episode 250 of Mental Health Monday!

Headlining the "Mental Health and Work Summit" at the Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre, he's joined by the writer and creator of hit TV series "The Responder".

As you will hear, Tony Schumacher's personal mental health and work journey inspired events we see play out on screen, with a cast starring the likes of Martin Freeman and Warren Brown.

Special thanks to the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for putting together a comprehensive day of talks and workshops, and to Jake Mills for MC-ing the event.

Signposting services are supplied at the end of the podcast.

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We're joined by Psychotherapist Ali Donat on this week's podcast.

Ali works for Nafsiyat, a therapy service in North London.

Nafsiyat provides therapy for people from a whole range of global backgrounds from non-English speakers, to immigrants and refugees.

There are currently more than 30 therapists working for the service, delivering therapy in 24 different languages.

It's a fascinating conversation about the nature of human beings and how language is so vital when it comes to our mental health.

Find out more about Nafsiyat on their website.

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Author of "#BeMoreWolf: A Survivor's Story" Wendy Kier is Mick's guest on this week's Podcast

Wendy's new book charts her history of trauma, and her journey to cope with and compartmentalise events from her past.

It also looks at how she tries to break the cycle of trauma and find yourself after going through difficult times.

Thanks to Wendy for sharing her story with us.

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There are signposted links to local and national mental health services at the end of the podcast

#BEMOREWOLF A Survivor’s Story Breaking The Trauma Cycle : 4-Repeatable Steps To Recover and Heal Trauma

Tyler Cruickshank is Mick's guest on this week's Podcast.

You might recognise him from the 2021 series of Love Island on ITV2.

Following a close friend's suicide, Tyler has signed up as an ambassador for the charity SOS Silence of Suicide.

He's hoping his profile, and experience of losing a friend to suicide, will encourage other young people to talk about their mental health.

Find out more about SOS Silence of Suicide and their upcoming Morado Ball in June.

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Stephen Robinson is this week's guest on Mental Health Monday.

Stephen founded "It's Mental" after losing two close family relations to suicide in a short space of time, as well as suffering from his own personal breakdown.

He is now a passionate advocate of keeping on top of your mental health and wellbeing on a regular basis, and created the "It's Mental" platform to provide resources for people to do the same.

Stephen says "I'd like to thank Joanna Robinson, Steve Clarke, Fran Eccles Bech, Sean Boyle, Mark Openshaw Blower, Natasha Schofield, Steve Bradley and Debbie Smith. All the Panel Experts and Associate Coaches that have contributed to our mission. Thankyou for making this journey a success."

Find out more about the project on their website.

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Jess Cooney is Mick's guest on this week's Podcast.

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Jess explores her own personal mental health journey, and how she suffered with anxiety while at university.

She then looks into how "flow art" and the power of movement helped her find a new path through difficult times.

After moving back to Merseyside from Edinburgh she's now bringing the skills she's learned to a new community, and she wants you to get involved too.

Find out more about The Flow Project and how you can get involved.

There are links to signposting services at the end of the podcast

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Off the back of the Chancellor's Spring Statement, and the forthcoming huge increases in the cost of living, Mick speaks to Conor D'Arcy.

Conor is from the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, who as an organisation, want to break the cycle of money and mental health problems that people can face.

The UK is facing an inflation rate on 8.7% in 2022, and families are facing large energy bills, as well as increased prices at the pumps and in shops.

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute provide links to a series of organisations you can speak to if you're worried about money and your mental health.

There are further, more general links at the end of the podcast.

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Mick meets Storm for this week's episode on the Mental Health Monday Podcast.

New stats from Carer's Trust lifts the lid on the difficulties young people are facing when it comes to looking after a loved one at home.

Stress, burn out, and lack of outside support are all highlighted in a new survey.

Carer's Trust also makes recommendations on how services can work together to support young carers in educational settings and at home.

Find out more about how Carer's Trust supports young people.

Read more on the survey here

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Mick Coyle is joined by GoodShape CEO Alun Baker.

This week's episodes explores new data which proves how important mental health and wellbeing is to business, while at the same time showing how the majority of firms are rolling back mental health initiatives as coronavirus pandemic restrictions are eased.

Mick looks at why this could be a big mistake for businesses, and how new employees are demanding more from their workplaces when it comes to their mental health

Check out more from the GoodShape Ipsos survey

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Writer Majid Mehdizadeh (aka Actor Luke Jerdy)'s new show about anger is about to hit the road for a UK Tour.

In Y'MAM (Young man's angry movements) he traces the origin of his own personal struggles with anger and probes the unspoken anxieties, desires, and fantasies of male anger, inviting us to join him on his journey to a new modern ‘manhood’, as he battles with the invisible hierarchy that exists amongst men. How does anger affect both men and the lives of those around them?

What are the alternatives to anger, and how can we make people more aware of them?

After a highly successful run at Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre in June 2021, the show begins its tour with engagement workshops at The Old Electric (Blackpool), UCLAN (Preston) and Dukes Lancaster (14-20 March) before the main tour begins at Arts Depot (london, 24 March), Northern Statge (Newcastle, 25/26 March), before a week at Soho Theatre, (London, 24 May - 4 June).

Signposting to mental health services is included in the podcast

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Cherry Jezebel artwork by Ben YoudanMick Coyle meets playwright Jonathan Larkin ahead of his new play "Cherry Jezebel" appearing at Liverpool's Everyman Theatre.

The play charts the highs and deep lows of lead character "Cherry" a drag queen whose make-up and personality covers scars from their past.

Described as "Raw, rude, and raucous", the production looks at how events and people from the past shape our view of the present, and affect the way we make decisions about the future.

And its got a pumping clubland soundtrack to boot!

Note references to last week's podcast about representation of diverse relationships in the mainstream media

Tickets are available from the Everyman ticket office and it runs from March 8th-26th 2022.

Mick is joined by 21 year old Emma, and the CEO of charity The Mix Chris Martin.

This week we're discussing the results of a survey from YouGov and The Mix into how young people view relationships, and how truthful representation in family and external settings breeds confidence, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community.

We also look at the mental health consequences of not showing the realities of what relationships can be, or accepting the diversity of genders and sexuality of young people.

And we'll explore how the mainstream media can play its part.

Signposting to services included at the end of the podcast.

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Thomas Dunning is the Mental Health Runner.

After a difficult time in his life following the death of his brother, Thomas experienced psychosis, which affected him for a number of years, and left him feeling suicidal.

As part of his recovery he decided to put on his running shoes and slowly start to get back out to pound some pavements.

Now Thomas leaves #OperationSamaritan tags in prominent locations along his routes, to let people know they're not alone if they're struggling with their mental health.

More than 3000 tags have now been placed around the UK, by Thomas and other members of the running community.

Thomas shares his story with Mick Coyle on this weeks show.

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Mick Coyle is joined by Phil Noon for this fascinating edition of Mental Health Monday.

Phil provides mental health training to businesses, schools, organisations and charities, and uses his own experiences, alongside things like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to help people think differently about their thoughts and feelings.

The podcast explores how we can encourage people to make those changes, but also how we can "reach in" to support people who might need it most.

Find out more about Evolving Mindset and visit www.evolvingmindset.co.uk

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Welcome to the home of the UK's conversation about mental health.

Mick is joined by CiCi Reagan on this week's edition of Mental Health Monday.

CiCi talks about her six years of sobriety following her alcohol addiction, and how abuse and her family circumstances combined during her teenage years to create an environment where her drinking began and later escalated.

Now living in the UK, but originally from the USA, CiCi now uses the written word to explore her own experiences, and help other people come to terms with theirs.

Her website is www.writetoheal.me

Further signposting to mental health services, and where you can get help is included in the podcast.

Also mentioned in the show, previous guest Simon Taylor's mental health themed EP "Survival" is out now, and is available to download here from Feb 4th

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Mick takes a look at statistics around the number of men coming forward to get help for Eating Disorders.

Stats from Beat show that during the pandemic, the number of sessions supplied to men and boys increased by 113%.

In this week's podcast, he's discussing the stigma and misunderstanding around eating disorders in men, and how it could mean the issue goes unreported.

Ed Emond and Thomas Pickford are our guests.

Ed is Beat's Deputy Director of Services, while Thomas is now a volunteer, sharing his story of facing an eating disorder which was diagnosed when he was 21.

Find out more about Beat on their website, and get more signposting in the episode.

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Mick Coyle is joined by the creator and star of Rambler Man - a new short film about dealing with and talking about depression through family connection, and the great outdoors.

Ewan Pollitt explores how his own mental health journey, relationship with his father and the love for his home county of Cumbria inspired him to create a new superhero for the big-screen - albeit one wearing a waterproof jacket instead of a cape.

Swapping VFX suites for the hills of the Lake District. Rambler Man shows how human connection and love can help people navigate difficult times in their lives.

The film will be appearing in festivals in the UK in 2022.

Find out more about the film on the Rambler Man website

Signposting to services is included in the episode.

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As #MentalHealthMonday marks its 5th birthday...

A new report from GoodShape shows mental health issues are the number one cause for UK staff absences in 2021.

More time was lost to things like stress, depression or anxiety than was lost to coronavirus.

Mick Coyle is joined by Nurse, and Clinical Governance Officer Suzanne Marshall to discuss where businesses are going wrong and how measures can be put in place to support staff effectively.

And he has some good news about our Iron Men project.

Signposting services at the end of the episode, and visit GoodShape's website for more information about their work.

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Happy new year!

The home of the UK's conversation about mental health returns for its fifth year!

Mental Health Monday starts off 2022 with a look at some of the traps you can fall into at this time of year.

Chasing the Stigma CEO Jake Mills is back for the second of our seasonal specials.

He and Mick Coyle discuss setting achievable goals, finding the right support, and knowing where to turn if things aren't going your way when it comes to your mental health journey.

They also look at the slogans that people share at this time of year, and how to make sure we keep them relevant and helpful.

Signposting services at the end of the Podcast.

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CEO of Chasing the Stigma, and founder of the Hub of Hope, Jake Mills drops by for a festive edition of Mental Health Monday.

Mick and Jake discuss the traps we can fall into at this time of year, the expectations people place on Christmas itself, and how we can work periods of reflection into our regular routines.

They also share a laugh about receiving dodgy gifts and trying to get a bit of "me time" during the festive period.

Signposting services are included at the end of the podcast

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WARNING - This week's episode includes first hand accounts of men sharing their experience of, or description of, invasive aversion therapy****

This week, Mick is presenting some of the findings from Hits Radio Pride's investigation into conversion therapy.

UPDATE: Since recording, the government consultation has been extended until Feb 2022.

Mick has been teaming up with HRP colleagues to take a deep dive into the issue ahead of the government's conversion therapy consultation coming to an end.

The government intends to introduce laws that will prevent people offering services that claim to change someone gender identity or sexual orientation.

As you will hear in this week's episode, the implications for the mental health of those affected are clear, and this episode explores the mental health consequences for those who've experienced conversion therapy now, or in the past.

You may find some aspects of this week's episode upsetting.

Additional contributions and interviews from Aileen O'Sullivan, Aaron Renfree, Phoebe Gregor and Alex Meakin.

LGBTQ+ support services Just Like Us, Mermaids, Galop

National Conversion Therapy Helpline: 0800 130 3335 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)

With thanks to Pete Price and Jeremy Gavins

Mick is joined by actor Dean Gribble on this week's #MentalHealthMonday Podcast.

Dean's new short film Black Butterflies is inspired by his own mental health journey, tackling depression and suicidal thoughts.

The script of the film includes real life transcripts of his own therapy sessions from lockdown.

It's free to view, and you can watch it here.

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Signposting services are provided at the end of each podcast.

Mick Coyle speaks to James' Place CEO Ellen O'Donoghue about the life saving work they do with men in a suicidal crisis.

Their two year evaluation has set out how their model of counselling and support significantly reduces the risk of men feeling suicidal.

More than 500 men have passed through their doors since 2018.

Ellen also sets out the charity's plans to expand services to other parts of the UK.

Signposting is included in the Podcast

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Mick Coyle speaks to Consultant Clinical Psychologist and CEO of the Stem4 charity Dr Nihara Krause.

Stem4's new survey shines a light on the mental health experiences of young men, between the ages of 14 and 21.

The results shows how young men and boys have to deal with old-fashioned perceptions about what a man should be, how they fear being seen as weak if they ask for help, and how they're dealing with issues you might not expect.

It's another eye-opening conversation on the UK's home of mental health conversation.

Links to Stem4 and other mental health services are listed in the podcast.

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Mick is joined by CEO of The Mix for a Broadcast Exclusive.

A new survey has lifted the lid on the impact the coronavirus has had on your people's perceptions, thoughts and fears around money.

Mick discuss the implications with Chris Martin, and is also joined by 16 year old Zoyah to discuss the issues facing young people when it comes to money worries.

Find out more about the support The Mix offers when it comes to money

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Mick is joined by Newcastle-based singer songwriter Simon Taylor on this week's #MentalHealthMonday Podcast.

Simon explores his own mental health journey during the conversation taking him from Israel to an unexpected diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Simon turned to music to find a way to express his emotions and experiences, and this week has launched his new single called "Angel of Mercy."

You can hear the single at the end of the Podcast.

You can find out more about Simon's music at BandCamp

You can follow him on Twitter and Facebook @simontaylorsong

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On this week's Podcast:

Mick received a special invite to be the first media outlet through the doors of the new Lee Cooper Foundation Hub in Prescot, Merseyside.

Set up by a group of friends, following the death of one of their closest friends. TLCF now offers peer support for young people aged 11-24.

Their brand new building has now opened its door - let's take a peak inside.

More on their website

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New stats show around 1 in 3 adults, and nearly half of young people don't know where to turn if they're struggling with their mental health.

The Every Mind Matters website from the NHS and UK government offers you chance to create a "Mind Plan" to help you if you are struggling now, or in the future.

Dr Max Pemberton is an NHS Doctor, who specialises in mental health.

He's Mick's guest this week to talk about his experience of the pandemic, and how we can all have a plan for how to respond if we're not having the best time.

Signposting services at the end of the Podcast and check out Every Mind Matters

Dr Linda Papadopoulos drops by for a chat on the podcast this week.

For World Mental Health Day, the Where's Your Head At? campaign is asking people to reach out to those we've lost touch with through the pandemic.

Mick is a contributor to the campaign through hi position at the Bauer Media group.

It's not always easy reaching out, so Dr Linda offers some tips and advice to get back out there, and explain why our mindset has changed due to lockdown.

More on the Where's Your Head At? campaign.

Signposting services available at the end of the podcast.

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Network Rail are installing "Brighter Journey" stands into major stations ahead of this year's World Mental Health Day.

They're designed to help people think about their mental health, and provide signposting to services across the country using www.hubofhope.co.uk

Stations from London to Glasgow are taking part.

On the show this week, Mick is joined by Poet James McInerney, whose words surround the exhibits.

And we'll hear from Network Rail's Suicide Prevention Lead Sue McNally, and friend of the show Jake Mills from Chasing the Stigma.

Full list of signposting services at the end of the episode.

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British Board of Film Classification David Austin joins Mick Coyle to discuss how mental health content warnings will become more commonplace for film lovers.

Also joining the programme is Megan from the BBFC's Youth Panel.

The show discusses issues relating to portrayals of mental health issues on the big and small screen, and how best to inform young people what they're about to see.

Films discussed / recommended in the Podcast: My Life as a Courgette, Inside Out, Words on Bathroom Walls and To The Bone.

Film-maker and Writer Cat White is our guest on #MentalHealthMonday.

Cat's latest short film "Fifty-Four Days" explores her lead character's journey after losing her father to suicide.

Cat has twice experienced losing loved ones in the same circumstances, and turned to wild swimming to find a way of dealing with her grief.

The film explores how people navigate grief, and looks at how non-traditional coping strategies can offer a new outlook during difficult times.

The film is its final stages of editing, and you can see more updates, and support the project on the official website and Instagram

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In part two of our Iron Men special, Mick Coyle meets some of the frontline organisations who go above and beyond to save lives and improve people's mental health in their communities.

Once again, Crosby beach, home of the Iron Men, is our venue for another live recording.

Listen to part one of the podcast to hear from our Iron Men

There are links to all the organisations featured, and other support services on the supporting webpage, hosted by our friends at Radio City

Welcome to a special edition of Mental Health Monday

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2021, men who've experienced suicidal thoughts and made attempts on their own lives joined host Mick Coyle at the home of the famous "Iron Men" statues in Crosby, Merseyside.

In a live edition of the show, these gentleman - the real life Iron Men - open up about finding hope in times of despair, and how everyone's mental health journey is different.

PART 1: featuring the "Iron Men" available Friday 10th Sept 2021

PART 2: featuring mental health services available Monday 13th Sept 2021

See images from the day on Twitter @MrMickCoyle and on the MHM Facebook Group

If someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Speak to your GP

Call Samaritans on 116 123

Text SHOUT to 85258

Find local services via www.hubofhope.co.uk

In an emergency, call 999.

Special thanks to our Iron Men.

Additional thanks to James' Place, Chasing the Stigma, Life Rooms, First Person Project, The MindMap, The Lee Cooper Foundation, The Martin Gallier Project, Love Art Global and the Proper Mental Podcast.

Jay Wheeler is Mick Coyle's guest on this week's Mental Health Monday.

Jay first appeared on the show back on Episode 13 to talk about his experience of serving in the armed forces, and the impact it had on his mental health.

With events in Afghanistan taking a dramatic turn in the last week, Mick speaks to Jay about the impact its had on his life, and how he views the perceived "successes" or "failures" of the mission.

TW: This includes descriptions of violent events witnessed on the frontline.

Jay references the armed forces charity SSAFA in the podcast, and there are link to wider mental health support services at the end of the conversation.

Find out about Jay's artwork through Love Art Global

Mick Coyle is joined by Tom Davies on this week's #MentalHealthMonday Podcast.

Tom's mental health journey has seen him experience suicidal thoughts, and explore various ways of achieving a new sense of hope after reaching such lows.

Tom's incredibly honest account gives an insight into the journey in and away from suicidal thoughts, and shines a light on the thought processes that engulf the mind during such difficult times.

After a family intervention, medication, and a period of recovery, Tom is now spreading positive messages about mental health through the Proper Mental Podcast - named after Tom's attempts to explain how he was feeling during his darkest times.

For info: This week's programme does feature discussion about suicide, but does not discuss any methodology.

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Mick is joined by Clinical Psychologist and MD of ORCHA Dr Lloyd Humphries, and 16 year old Ollie Rawlinson Johns.

Ahead of GCSE and A Level results day 2021, we explore the emotions young people are going through.

Ollie recommends some apps for young people to help with exam stress, including Meetoo and WYSA, as well as grief support service Apart of Me.

More about ORCHA and the work they do on their website.

Thanks to Kate McCann.

List of general mental health support services at the end of the Podcast

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In another fascinating episode of Mental Health Monday, host Mick Coyle meets "The Man Coach" James Boardman.

After a career as a Royal Marine Commando, James now sets out to help men focus on their goals, find a way to achieve them, and achieve contentment in life.

The conversation looks at the impact of the military on James' mindset, and how having a "mission" in life can give people a sense of purpose.

You can find out more about James here

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Mick is joined by Nadia Craddock and Honey Ross on this week's Mental Health Monday.

Nadia is a Body Image Researcher and one half of The Body Protest Podcast

Co-host Honey is a body image activist and promotes body positivity.

This week we discuss a new study from Bumble which looks at how our thoughts about body image impact our social lives, with 1 in 4 people cancelling social events because of how they feel they look.

Pod art credit: Paige Coady / Unsplash

Podcast includes a link to finding local mental health services at the end of the programme.

Psychologist Honey Langcaster James is our guest on this week's Mental Health Monday.

Honey is here to discuss the findings of a new survey from BT which looks at how people have responded to life in the pandemic.

It raises questions about how we connect with people, how we open up about our problems, and where we turn when we look for help.

Links to support services are at the end of the podcast.

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Mick is joined by the author of Adoption UK's new barometer report looking into the experiences of young adopted people.

Becky Brooks sets out her findings, including the difficulties young adopted people have as a result of a number of factors.

Also, Mimi joins the programme to discuss her experience of adoption, and how she needed to take steps to protect her mental health after a suicide attempt.

You can read the full report from Adoption UK

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Mick is joined by Just Like Us ambassador Pippa, alongside CEO Dominic Arnall.

LGBT+ charity Just Like Us explored the mental health of young people in the LGBT+ community at the start of School Diversity Week.

The results show negative mental health experiences of people in that community are widespread, and that lockdown had a specific impact on young people forced to stay at home during the pandemic.

Thanks to Dominic and Pippa for their time.

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Mick is joined by Anna Griffith and Megan Peet from the newly named Dramatic Recovery

Dramatic Recovery is a socially prescribed service that uses drama as a way of supporting people with mental health concerns.

Through lockdown, their Real Talks documentary shone a spotlight on the lived experience of men, and now we're heading out of lockdown their keen to grow their reputation for creativity, while still being a personal link to their community.

They're also on Facebook and Twitter

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Mick Coyle is joined by Kahra Wayland-Larty from Youth Access to discuss the Fund the Hubs campaign form a coalition of mental health services aimed at young people

Mind, The Children's Society, Young Minds, Young Access, the Centre for Mental Health and the Children & Young People's Mental Health coalition are all calling for sustainably funded drop-in centres across England for all 11-25 year olds to attend.

Get more details on the Fund The Hubs campaign here.

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Mick returns to Paul's Place in Liverpool to revisit Agnes & Joe Williams alongside fellow co-founder Kathy Devlin.

Paul's Place was set up as a suicide bereavement service, and its success has seen it secure some Lottery funding, and now The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

Mick was able to visit in person after covid rules were relaxed, but social distancing was maintained throughout using a stethoscopic microphone.

Links to local mental health services at the end of the podcast.

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Mick meets a couple of famous faces on this week's Podcast.

Harry Judd from McFly and I'm a Celeb, Hollyoaks and X Factor star Jake Quickenden open up about their experience of battling against anxiety, and share hints and tips to find a way through.

You can find more information about your mental health via Every Mind Matters.

The book Harry discusses is available here, in support of the Mental Health Foundation

There are links to other mental health services at the end of the podcast.

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Mick Coyle meets Chief Clinical Officer of Kooth.com Dr Lynne Green.

Kooth has published its annual "State of the Nation's Mental Health" report looking at the demands placed on their services in the last 12 months.

It is one of the first reports that looks at the impact of the pandemic on the nation's mental health, from young to old.

You can read the report in full here and listen to the podcast for Dr Lynne's expert analysis.

Mick Coyle is joined by Victoria Hornby on this week's #MentalHealthMonday Podcast.

Victoria is the CEO behind the company which provides the SHOUT mental health support service.

This year they were the key signposting tool for the Mental Health Minute - a 60 second broadcast, which went out on every UK radio station.

Victoria talks about the success of the service, and what happens when you access it, by texting SHOUT to 85258.

A full list of services to find mental health support are included at the end of the podcast.

Mick is joined by TV personality and mental health advocate Katie Piper.

Katie's been looking at the results of a new survey that suggest life in lockdown has been beneficial to some people, who are now concerned about life post-pandemic.

The conversation raises the issue of returning to "normal" and how we can make time for ourselves each day to better our own mental health

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Mick Coyle is joined by CALM CEO Simon Gunning in episode 201 of #MentalHealthMonday.

Simon is here to discuss the new "Body Talks" campaign looking at how men feel about their appearance.

The results of a new survey, collected alongside Instagram, offer a major insight into a previously taboo subject.

Get the latest on the project through the CALM website

It's Episode 200 of Mental Health Monday!

Mick continues to discuss important issues with different guests each week, and this week is no different.

Matty Caine from the First Person Project is our guest for episode 200. He discusses his "socially progressive" mental health service, and the difference he believes it can make in the community.

We look at how a whole community can play a part in someone's individual health journey, and how lessons learned from the pandemic can help us all move forward together.

The end of the podcast lists mental health services you can reach out to if you need support.

Mick is joined by Jane Rosso, Psychological Lead for the FireFighter's Charity.

A new survey from Mind Blue Light found 2/3 fire service personnel say their mental health has been negatively impacted by the pandemic.

1 in 5 describe their current mental health state as "poor" or "very poor".

FireFighter's Charity Support phoneline 0800 3898820Or visit the websitefor more information

Beth Rees is this week's Mental Health Monday guest.

She's a Time to Change Champion, and a volunteer for Mind Cymru.

Her blog Just A Square Peg looks at life sitting between two separate diagnosis. One one hand Borderline Personality Disorder, on the other autism.

Beth discusses how that impacts her life, and how workplace understanding can play a key role in finding a way forward through difficult times.

If you need to find mental health services near you, click on the Hub of Hope

MP Dean Russell joins Mick Coyle for part 2 of this week's Mental Health Monday Podcast.

Dean is Vice Chair of the APPG on mental health in Parliament.

On Tuesday 23rd March, his 10 minute motion will raise the issues brought up by our Where's Your Head At? campaign, which saw 200,000 people sign a petition, calling on first aid to be made available in all workplaces and colleges.

The motion could be the first step in it becoming law.

You can watch it live at approx 1pm on Tues 23rd March: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons

Mick Coyle looks at the new national There is Always Hope campaign from Network Rail.

The Network has teamed up with Chasing the Stigma to alert people to the services available via the Hub of Hope.

1500 interventions of people in a mental health crisis were made last year on the network, who are taking steps to get people to support before they are at risk.

Click on the links above to find out more about the project.

Part 2 of this week's podcast will be available from 6am on Tuesday 23rd March

Dr Sharon McDonnell is the guest on this week's podcast.

Sharon first met Mick in August 2018, while compiling the UK's biggest ever survey into the impact of suicide on bereaved friends and families.

The report is now published, through the University of Manchester, and provides evidence of the massive upheaval suicide can cause, and a widespread effects that shed new light on a taboo subject.

You can read the report here

Mick is joined by Alice Hendy from Ripple

Alice lost her brother to suicide in 2020, and she's hoping to change the way search engines respond to requests for information about taking your own life.

Ahead of a meeting with some of the world's tech giants, she sets out what inspires her to make a change, and how the memory of Josh drives her on to make a difference.

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Mick Coyle is joined by Zoe Bailie from The Mix, an organisation that supports young people.

They're promoting Self Harm Awareness Day, and are sharing with us the results of a new report into self harm in the UK.

It has shown a worrying increase in self harm during the coronavirus pandemic.

You can find out more about The Mix on their website.

Thanks to 17 year old Molly, and 16 year old Soraya for sharing their stories with us.

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Don't forget you can find mental health services near you by typing your postcode into the Hub of Hope

Two catch-up conversations with two great guests this week.

First up Phil Bridges from The Mind Map, a one stop shop that was created after Phil was inspired to try and make a difference after his own battles with mental ill health.

Phil discusses the changing nature of the conversation around mental health, but wanting to create a sustainable solution to people's problems.

Meanwhile, Lee Pennington from Open Door discusses how their services have had to change during the pandemic, but also how ideas and models started since last March can be part of the future beyond coronavirus.

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CEO of the Good Grief Trust Linda Magistris is Mick's Coyle guest on this week's Mental Health Monday Podcast.

She discusses the work the Trust does to co-ordinate bereavement support with hundreds of organisations up and down the country.

On Wednesday 10th Feb they marked their #GoodGriefUmbrellaDay, and are keen to signpost to their services, which you can view on their website.

You can read more on the issue here, where you can also watch a video version of the interview.

Time to Change Director Jo Loughran is Mick Coyle's guest this week.

Feb 4th marks Time to Talk Day, where people are encouraged to open up about mental health.

MentalHealthMonday is launching a new project called #BehindTheMask, where people can feel safe to discuss their emotions, and be signposted to appropriate services.

You can be part of it, by doing a selfie-video of yourself removing your mask (only in a safe environment) introducing yourself and tell us about your highs and lows of lockdown, and what coping mechanisms you've discovered. Post it with hashtag #BehindTheMask on your feeds.

Email mick.coyle@bauermedia.co.uk for more information.

Find more on Time To Talk Day here

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Mick is joined by Samaritans Policy Director Joe Potter to discuss their new handbook to guide services who support men with mental health issues.

You can download the handbook here

Joe tells Mick how services can make sure they're offering an inclusive service that will encourage men to open up in a comfortable environment.

And they discuss what it is that makes middle aged men so vulnerable to mental health issues and suicidal thoughts.

Dad Steve Phillip joins Mick Coyle on this week's Podcast.

Steve lost his son Jordan to suicide, and is hoping to create a legacy for him in the shape of Hope For Life UK - a new project that asked "What is it that gives you hope?" and ultimately aims to significantly reduce the number of UK suicides.

Steve shares his story of coping with loss, but looking for hope.

The Jordan Legacy website has more details about how you can get involved in the project ahead of Hope For Life UK day in December 2021.

If you want to reach out to mental health services where you are visit www.thehubofhope.co.uk

Dr Alex George joins Mick Coyle for episode 188 of Mental Health Monday.

Dr Alex (who also appeared on the hit TV show Love Island) is calling on the government to ramp up mental health education in schools.

He's working with charities and organisations and wants to provide resources to staff, train teachers in how to introduce mental health into the classroom effectively, and make sure every child has access to a counsellor.

Tragically, Alex lost his brother to suicide last year, which he says has galvanise him to make a difference for young people everywhere.

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Find mental health services where you live using the Hub of Hope

Mental Health Monday takes a look at the way we use social media, and the traps you can fall into online.

Mick Coyle's guest is Daisy Morris from The Selfhood, who discusses how she tries to use social media mindfully, and how it can be used as a force for good.

Find out more about Daisy via Instagram

And you can now join the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group launched in Jan 2021.

Find mental health services near you via Hub of Hope

GP and media medic Dr Zoe Williams is Mick Coyle's guest for the first Mental Health Monday of 2021.

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Dr Zoe is talking about the new Help Us, Help You NHS service, and how you can sign up for talking therapies through self-referral or through your GP.

Plus they discuss normalising therapy, and why a cold shower to start the day might not be a bad thing!

Find out more about NHS Talking Therapies here

And find local mental health services close to you via hubofhope.co.uk

Not many people instantly associate a Safari Park with mental health and wellbeing, but Nikki Burton Mallott at Knowsley Safari is on a mission to change that.

She tells Mick Coyle how her education programmes are adapted to focus on mindfulness, and embracing the brilliance of nature to inspire visitors and a new generation to think differently about mental health.

Find out more about the Knowsley Safari Education Programme here

Mick would like to thank all listeners and contributors to #MentalHealthMonday throughout 2020. This year, more than ever, its been so crucial to check in regularly with our own mental health, and he hopes the programme has been helpful to you.

The show returns on Jan 4th. As ever, a list of mental health resources are signposted at the end of the podcast.

Another really important episode of Mental Health Monday, this week.

Mick Coyle is joined by Samaritans Head of Research Dr Liz Scowcroft.

Dr Liz reveals the results of a survey of volunteers, which offers an insight into the reasons people call and email Samaritans, and how much of an impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on the service this year.

Listen now and tag #MentalHealthMonday on social media.

Call Samaritans on 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org if you want to talk.

Find Mental Health Services where you live using the Hub of Hope

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What an eye-opener we have for you in this week's Mental Health Monday.

Mick meets Jay Hawkridge, who was diagnosed with HIV just over a year ago. The science around HIV has moved on so much that the physical impact of the virus can be negligible once medication is taken regularly, but the mental health impact differs in everyone.

Jay sets out how a PDF on LinkedIn started his journey of opening up about the virus, and his honesty about his experience so far is remarkable.

There are various organisations that offer information, help and support for anyone with questions about HIV.

Particular thanks to National AIDS Trust for their guidance in helping Mick cover World AIDS Day for Bauer Radio

For mental health services close to you, visit hubofhope.co.uk

Email mick via mick.coyle@bauermedia.co.uk

It's part two of our focus on the impact of lockdown on Young Carers across the country.

Last week we heard about the first hand experience of Carers, today we here what help is, and should, be available to them.

Mick's guests are both former Young Carers. Gareth Howells is now CEO of the Carers Trust, and Sir Ed Davey is the Leader of the Lib Dems.

Gareth sets out some of the findings of their report into the mental health impact of lockdown on Carers.

Sir Ed tells Mick why he's keen to take #YoungCarersCount to Parliament.

Find links from the Carers Trust to local services through this link

Find out more about the Lib Dem campaign to increase the Carer's allowance here

To find mental health services where you are visit the Hub of Hope

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This week Mick Coyle is joined by Young Carers to discuss the impact of lockdown on their mental health.

Amy and Tasha explain what life was life from March onwards, dealing with home-schooling, caring responsibilities and the impact of restrictions on socialising.

Then we hear from Helen Leadbitter from the Children's Society, to look at the issue in a wider context, and raise issues around lack of data that prevents Young Carers from getting the support they require.

More on Young Carers, and a list of services where you can get help can be found here

To find other mental health services where you are use hubofhope.co.uk.

Our guest on the show this week is the Shadow Minister for Mental Health Dr Rosena Allin-Khan.

Dr Rosena is also a Labour MP for Tooting and an A&E Doctor.

On the show, she discusses the government's response to the mental health issues emerging from the coronavirus pandemic, and how she believes more investment in the short term will lead to better outcomes for the nation's mental health in the future.

She also offers an insight into how she relaxes after a day in the office/hospital, and we hear her music recommendations for helping you beat your bet 5k times.

Speaking to Mick Coyle, recorded on 10th November 2020.

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This week's #MentalHealthMonday goes out as England returns to lockdown, so we have an hour long special with two guests joining Mick.

The first is Dr Usman Sajjad, a GP from the Wirral. He discusses what life has been like for doctors through the pandemic, and how he'll respond if someone raises a mental health issue with him.

His Dr Uz Podcast is available here.

In part two, Mick is joined by Margaret Hanson from Liverpool based charity Imagine Independence.

Margaret is hoping her Building Up Stronger pilot scheme can be rolled out nationwide, and she also discusses the issue of digital exclusion, and its impact on service users during the lockdown.

Click here to hear more about Imagine Independence's work

As ever, to find local services where you live, click on The Hub of Hope

Clinical Psychologist Dr Hannah Wilson is back on the show for a double episode of Mental Health Monday.

Dr Hannah from Kooth.com discusses the best ways to understand what's going on in our heads as many of us return to restrictions as as result of the coronavirus, and how we can deal with the next few months.

Meanwhile, in part two, Yoga guru Paris Parle discusses how meditation has supported her through lockdown 1, and how it can help you if you're finding things are getting a bit too much heading into tighter rules.

Find out more about Paris and her new app via this link and on Instagram

Email mick.coyle@bauermedia.co.uk if you want to contact the show.

Mick is away w/c 2nd November, so Mental Health Monday returns on Nov 9th

Mick is joined by old friends of the show, Clarke and Carrie Carlisle.

Clarke and Carrie have appeared on the show before, but this is their first catch-up with Mick since lockdown began, and as you'll hear, its not all been plain sailing for the Carlisles.

Always wanting to give something back, they've launched a new #Because2020 project to help frontline workers and those whose mental health has been severely impacted by the effects of lockdown and Covid-19.

You can find out more about the project at clarkeandcarriesplace.com

And you can always find mental health services in your area via www.hubofhope.co.uk

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Mick is joined by the UK Minister for Patient Safety, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Nadine Dorries MP

Nadine supports our Bauer Media #pledgekindness campaign and pledges her own act of kindness for World Mental Health Day 2020.

Also on the programme, Nadine signposts to services available through Every Mind Matters through World Mental Health Day and beyond.

Don't forget you can pledge your act of kindness here

Happy World Mental Health Day!

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Liz Twist MP joins Mick Coyle to talk about a new report looking into how services respond to young people who self harm, or show signs of being at risk of self harm.

Liz discusses the reports recommendations, and how community organisations can play their role in improving the lives of young people.

Read the full report here.

Also, Mick has details of the Where's Your Head At kindness pledge for World Mental Health Day 2020.

Sign up and make your own pledge here:

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So much about how we've coped, or not, through lockdown is based on our perceptions, thoughts and emotions about the new world around us.

This week Mick Coyle has been exploring the role of myths, hoaxes and conspiracy theories in that setting. Where they come from, who they come from, and why some people are tempted to believe them.

First up, Professor Peter Kinderman offers his thoughts as Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Liverpool.

He discusses why hoaxes thrive, and why beliefs play a key role in how we see the world.

Then we hear from Dr Elena Musi from UoL, who is working on a new project that will help us make sense of new information by critically analysing it, rather than just believing the first piece of information we see.

She tells Mick about a new AI Chatbot she's building that aims to help people see a bigger picture beyond a headline or hoax.

You can find out more about the project here: https://fakenewsimmunity.liverpool.ac.uk/

Read more about Mick's investigation here: https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/uk/news/coronavirus-myths-debunked/?fbclid=IwAR2rIqrNypmUGTplrfJk9Ijcwi6D39vOzWRQTG-Yc4DL_FR0lxyK4MoiapA

Parham Parastaran was the epitome of the American Dream. After fleeing Iran as a child, he had built the “perfect” life for himself: a multimillion-dollar business, his dream home, a loving wife, and three beautiful children – all while nursing a secret. Normal days at the office or home are punctuated by seven-hour showers, faked business trips, and the constant fear of discovery. Until one morning when he wakes up to his wife’s horrified face - and realises he is passed out face up on his bar, stark naked, surrounded by glass and traces of fine white powder.

Parham is Mick's guest on this week's Podcast, sharing the secrets behind his journey, and how using the idea of "perfect pain", finds happiness in his everyday life beyond the trappings of money.

The book is available via his website www.perfectpain.com

This week is the second suicide special, following last week's conversation with Jake Mills.

And its a double header, with Papyrus Chief Exec Ged Flynn joining Mick Coyle for part one, before Hopeline UK counsellor Natalie tells Mick about the work she does answering calls from young people, or their families, in distress.

Papyrus is a national charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.

Their website has a host of resources available www.papyrus-uk.org

They provide the Hopeline service too, which you can reach on 0800 068 4141.

Follow Mick on Twitter @MrMickCoyle or just look for him on facebook.

Find mental health services near you by visiting www.hubofhope.co.uk

Mick Coyle is joined by Hub of Hope creator and founder of Chasing the Stigma Jake Mills.

Jake and Mick spoke on the day it was revealed 5691 lives were lost to suicide in England and Wales in 2019.

You can read the full report here: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/suicidesintheunitedkingdom/2019registrations

If you need to speak to someone about your mental health, or that of someone close to you, visit www.hubofhope.co.uk and it'll signpost you to services where you live.

Please don't suffer alone.

Another fascinating insight into the impact of lockdown on our mental health on this week's Mental Health Monday.

Dr Lynne Green is Chief Clinical Officer for Xenzone, and is also a Consultant Clinical Pychologist.

She tells Mick Coyle how the trends she's recording through lockdown will help her respond to the needs of young people in the future, and how issues like eating disorders have emerged as issues mental health services will need to deal with as an indirect result of coronavirus and its effects.

Find more about the work of Xenzone.com on their website.

And as ever, find mental health services near you via hubofhope.co.uk.

A reminder Mick is away for the August Bank Holiday, but Mental Health Monday returns on September 7th.

It's GCSE results week, so Mick is talking about the mental health of young people on this week's podcast.

Kooth.com is a website for young people to talk about their feelings, get advice, and share their mental health journey.

As part of the work they do on the platform, The Kooth team of trained clinicians are able to spot trends in negative mental health, and advise their users how to navigate difficult times.

Dr Hannah Wilson is the Kooth Head of Clinical Governance, and their Psychology Lead.

She's a great guest, as you're about to find out. You can follow her on twitter via @ngaori and follow Mick @MrMickCoyle

Kooth is available via Kooth.com

Thanks for checking out #MentalHealthMonday

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

Football broadcaster Sarah Halpin joins Mick Coyle for this week's show.

Sarah is a blogger, youtuber and has made several appearances on national TV talking about her beloved Everton Football Club.

Sarah recently marked four years since her last drink. On the podcast she talks about her life with alcohol, the reasons she gave up drinking and how her recovery is an ongoing process.

She also discusses her thoughts on how lockdown impacts on her wellbeing.

Find Sarah on Twitter @SarahHalpin9

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

Adventurer Alex Staniforth drops by for a catch up in this week's Mental Health Monday.

Alex first appeared on the show in 2017 (Check out episode 10 of the podcast) and now he's back to talk about the latest stage in his journey.

He's about to attempt to break the record for completing the Three Peaks Challenge on foot (walking and running and no transport in between!)

He tells Mick about how he's managing bulimia while taking on epic challenges, and the issues he's faced through lockdown.

DONATE: https://www.givey.com/3peaksrun

And find out more about Alex on his website https://alexstaniforth.com/

Twitter @alex_staniforth and @MrMickCoyle

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

Gareth Jones is Mick's guest on Mental Health Monday this week.

Gareth spent the first few weeks of lockdown taking photos of families on their doorsteps.

His lockdown photography images went viral earlier this year. Gareth tells us what impact it had on his own sense of wellbeing, and the wellbeing of those families he photographed.

Have a look at some of Gareth's work here: www.garethjonesphotographer.com, or check out Gareth Jones Photographer on Facebook.

Follow him on Twitter too @photogareth.

Visit hubofhope.co.uk if you need to access services close to you.

Henry Holme joins Mick Coyle for this week's edition of Mental Health Monday.

Mick is away this week, but wanted to give you chance to catch up on a story from a week or so ago.

Four lads set off from James' Place in Liverpool in early July with the intention of running 240 miles over 8 days, all to raise money for the men's suicide prevention centre and their new project in London.

Lead runner Henry lost his dad to suicide in 2012, and shares his story on this week's programme.

Henry, Andrew, Conor and Chris (we're pleased to say) completed the run a few days after Mick had this chat)

Details for the fundraising can be found here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=theworldrun&pageUrl=3

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Visit www.hubofhope.co.uk to get connected to local mental health services where you are.

This week Mick Coyle is joined by Dr Sam Solnick and Bernadette McBride from the University of Liverpool.

During lockdown, they embarked on the challenge of creating an anthology of work from people from all walks of life reflecting on their thoughts, feelings, aspirations and fears about life under Covid19 and beyond.

Find out more about the project here: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/literature-and-science/wellbeing/anthology/

And follow @litscihub and @b_mmcbride on Twitter.

All proceeds from the anthology will go to NHS charities. We'll post an update on @MrMickCoyle's twitter feed when it's available.

Stuart McKenzie and Ed Freshwater are this week's guest on the award winning Mental Health Monday.

They have worked across a spectrum of mental health organisations, in a number of roles.

They discuss their experience and world view with Mick Coyle in a wide ranging conversation that takes in politics, social prescription, and even historic quotes.

As well as their day jobs, they now produce the RMN Behaving Badly Podcast (@RMNbbpodcast on Twitter)

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Actor and presenter Dan Westwood joins Mick for this week's edition.

Dan is an actor, who you might recognise from playing Ralph in Coronation Street. He's also been in Doctors, and has appeared on tour with CBeebies.

Dan talks about his experience of panic attacks and anxiety on this week's show, plus how the death of a close friend inspired him to launch the #Here4U campaign.

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

Facebook link to Dan's campaign: https://www.facebook.com/Here4u-592299077912192/?ref=br_rs

Twitter and Insta link: @westwooddan

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Recently retired Olympian Anyika Onuora is Mick's guest on this week's show.

After a glittering athletics career, Anny is now producing a podcast looking at the mindset challenges facing her sporting colleagues.

Subscribe and listen on www.thehiddengreatness.com.

Anyika has her own incredible story to tell, fighting back from Malaria to claim an Olympic medal in Rio 2016.

And she takes on the issue of #BlackLivesMatter, telling Mick how events in the USA have resonated with her and her own lived experience.

Follow @MrMickCoyle @annyonuora and @MalariaNoMore on Twitter.

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

In a double episode, Mick Coyle meets This Morning Psychologist Emma Kenny, who has some top tips on how to survive lockdown with the kids.

Plus we go live to the home of McFly and Strictly star Harry Judd. His wife Izzy, author of "Mindfulness for Mums", also joins the show to talk about haircuts, home schooling and living through coronavirus and beyond.

Here's a link to the Soltan Activity Pack mentioned on the show: https://www.boots.com/soltan/imaginative-play-pack

Find Mental Health services near you by visiting www.hubofhope.co.uk.

Email mick.coyle@bauermedia.co.uk if you want to contact the show.

On this installment of Mental Health Monday, PhD researcher Sam Walkden joined Mick Coyle to discuss her research investigating public perceptions of offenders with mental illness

Originally broadcast 18th May 2020.

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Produced @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by the University of Liverpool's Dr. Jenna Kenyani. Dr. Keynani chatted about her personal mental health struggles, and her new vlog, Me, Myself and My Dementor.

Originally broadcast May 11th 2020.

Produced by @John_Fogarty.

May 4th 2020 saw a Mental Health Monday 'Day of Action', with over 35 guests joined presenter Mick Coyle. Two of these guests were Dan and Tom, who had been through James' Place, a service which provides help to those struggling with suicidal thought. Dan and Tom joined Mick, along with centre manager Jane Boland.

Originally broadcast May 5th 2020.

Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by Tranmere Rovers Chairman Mark Palios, and Managing Director Dawn Tolcher.

They joined Mick to discuss the club's partnership with The Big Step, an organisation that tackles problematic gambling in football.

Originally broadcast 27th April 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by the CEO of Listening Ear, Richard Brown. Listening Ear provides a wide array of counselling services, and Richard discussed how their organisation is having to adapt to the pandemic lockdown.

Originally broadcast 20th April 2020

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Produced by @John_Fogarty

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by the CEO of GAMSTOP Fiona Palmer. GAMSTOP aims to help those struggling with gambling issues by allowing them to request a blanket block of their ability to place online bets.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty

On this installment of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle catches up with regular guest and sometimes-co-host Jake Mills from Chasing The Stigma, to discuss the huge impact social isolation can have on mental health, and what CtS is doing to support those affected.

Originally broadcast 20th March 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty

Jane Boland from Liverpool mental health centre James' Place joins Mick Coyle for a discussion of how to maintain vital social connections during a time of pandemic and social distancing.

Please note that for the foreseeable future, episodes will feature noticeably different audio, due to social distancing measures.

Originally broadcast 23rd March 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's episode of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by charity fundraiser extraordinaire Mick Cullen - better known as Speedo Mick. Mick recently walked 1,000 miles from John O'Groats to Land's Ends for Leave the Light on. Having battled with his mental health in the past, Mick hopes his journey will inspire others to change their outlook on life.

Originally broadcast 4th March 2020.

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Produced by @LewisPJennings.

On the one-hundred-and-fiftieth instalment of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by Freddie Bennett, who shares his mental health journey.

Spurred by the tragic and unexpected death of his father, Freddie chose to change his outlook on life, and now hopes that his experience can guide others to spurn the corporate lifestyle that can so often be toxic.

Originally broadcast 9th March 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by Rosie Cappuccino from Talking About BPD. Rosie was a 2019 Mind Media Awards winner, taking home the Digital Champion award. She started her project after her own diagnosis, and had the goal of providing an honest and accessible resource for others diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Originally broadcast 2nd March 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

One year on from opening their doors, The Martin Gallier Project has achieved huge successes, mostly importantly recording zero suicides among those who have accessed their services. Founder Jess Gallier joined Mick Coyle, alongside Martin's Man Cave organizers Paul & Gary.

Originally broadcast 24th February 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by Emma Springford & Cathy Owen from Blackbrook Royals JRLFC. After losing one of the team's parents to suicide, they decided to get involved with charity State of Mind, who specialise in delivering mental health workshops to players.

Dr. Phil Cooper from State of Mind joined Emma, Cathy & Mick Coyle in the studio to share his perspective on player wellbeing.

Originally broadcast 17th February 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's edition of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by the CEO of Mersey Care, and Chair of Zero Suicide Alliance, Joe Rafferty. Recently receiving a CBE in the 2020 New Years Honours, Joe discusses why he wanted to head up Mersey Care, his accomplishments in the organisation, and what he sees in its future.

Originally broadcast 10th February 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by the CEO of Imagine Independence, Margaret Hanson.

Imagine Independence is a charity dedicated to helping people with mental and physical health issues live their lives as independently as possible.

Working across the North West of England and London, they provide personalised support to approximately 2,000 people a year struggling with a wide range of issues – including multiple health issues, drug and alcohol issues as well as ex-offenders.

Originally broadcast 3rd February 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick is joined by the University of Liverpool's Dr. Suzi Gage to chat about her new book, 'Say Why to Drugs'.

Say Why to Drugs investigates the science behind recreational drugs- debunking common myths and misconceptions, as well as containing the most recent scientific research. Looking at a range of drugs, this book provides a clear understanding of how drugs work and what they're really doing to your mind and body.

The book is available to purchase on Amazon at: amazon.co.uk/Say-Why-Drugs-Everything-About/dp/1473686229/

Originally broadcast 27th January 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Say Why to Drugs: Everything You Need to Know About the Drugs We Take and Why We Get High

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by musician Chris McIntosh. One of the hosts of late-night juggernaut Bongo's Bingo, Chris stopped by to chat about his own experiences dealing with mental health, and the "Bllcks to Blue Monday" event being run in aid of the charity CALM.

Although Jan. 20th events are sold out, future Bongo's Bingo ticket releases can be found atbongosbingo.co.uk

Chris' music can be found at soundcloud.com/haarmband

Originally broadcast 20th January 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, and founder of mental health app Yapa, Jack Knowles.

Two passionate advocates of mental health awareness, they discuss their collaboration with Yapa, passion for football, and what the future holds for the mental health conversation.

Originally broadcast 13th January 2020.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On the first Mental Health Monday of 2020, Mick Coyle is joined by Drs. Ed Lynch and Toby Fox, founders of Sophron.

Sophron’s mission is to revolutionise the way individuals view and monitor their ‘complete health’ by emphasising the importance of a holistic approach in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

They have also developed LifeLink, a web and app based platform, to incentivise and motivate people to engage with activities that actively improve their health in all 3 ‘main domains’– biological, psychological and social health.

Originally broadcast 6th January 2019.

Produced by @John_Fogarty

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by two of the recruits from SAS: Who Dares Wins, Rich Allen and James McCorkindale, ahead of their 250km marathon run through the hot and humid rainforests of Sri Lanka.

They're taking on this challenge to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation, and raise awareness of mental health issues and the stigma surrounding talking about them.

Details on how to donate can be found at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sasultrax

Originally broadcast 16th December 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this installment of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by George Wilson, best known for his role as 'Ziggy' in the groundbreaking BBC TV series Grange Hill.

George speaks openly about his career, his battle with bipolar, and his experience at the Hillsborough stadium disaster in 1989.

George's memoir, 'From Grange Hill to Bipolar and Back', is now available for purchase through Chipmunka Publishing.

Originally broadcast 9th December 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Every Tuesday, Chasing the Stigma's Jake Mills joins Mick Coyle for a roundup of the week's mental health news, and offer his opinion on the week's Mental Health Monday.

Plus, Mick is joined by Jon Salmon and Dom Arnall to discuss Time to Change.

Originally broadcast 3rd December 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by Holly & Sophie from Beat, the UK's leading organisation supporting those affected by eating disorders.

Holly & Sophie helped explain what exactly can be called an eating disorder, how those affected can seek treatment, and how perceptions have changed over time, both in the media and in the public.

Originally broadcast December 2nd 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Every Tuesday, Chasing the Stigma's Jake Mills joins Mick Coyle for a roundup of the week's mental health news, and offer his opinion on the week's Mental Health Monday.

Originally broadcast 26th November 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by Layne Thomas, founder of 'The Right Layne'. Layne takes us through his own mental health journey, including frank and honest discussions of his attempts to end his own life.

Originally broadcast 25th November 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by some of the team from the Merseyside organisation Comics Youth.

'Comics Youth was founded in 2015 and is a creative community organisation led by young people, for young people. [Their] aim is to empower youth across the Liverpool City Region to flourish from the margins of society: Harnessing their own narratives, finding confidence within an inclusive community, and developing the resilience to succeed on their own path.'

Rhiannon Griffiths, Bethany Gwynn-Adams & Mental Health Monday 'veteran' Emily McChrystalwere on-hand to discuss how the organisation came out, shared their personal stories, and set out how anyone interested can get involved.

Originally broadcast November 18th 2019.

Follow @MrMickCoyle & @ComicsYouth.Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Every Tuesday, Chasing the Stigma's Jake Mills joins Mick Coyle for a roundup of the week's mental health news, and offer his opinion on the week's Mental Health Monday.

Originally broadcast 12th November 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Originally broadcast 11th November 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Every Tuesday, Chasing the Stigma's Jake Mills joins Mick Coyle for a roundup of the week's mental health news, and offer his opinion on the week's Mental Health Monday.

Plus, a chance to hear Mick's interview with Olympian Iwan Thomas as part of the launch of Movember 2019.

Originally broadcast 5th November 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by Paul Growney from Caring Connections to discuss The Barbara Bettle Foundation.

The Foundation has been set up to support members of the Knowsley community who have been affected by suicide, and to raise awareness of support services & community programmes for individuals who may be feeling suicidal.

For more information, visit: caringconnections.org.ukOriginally broadcast 4th November 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by singer-songwriter Livvy K, whose new single 'Broken' will see all proceeds donated to MIND and MEN UNITE. Livvy opened up about her own experiences dealing with mental health, and shared how this came to affect her songwriting process.

Originally broadcast 28th October 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

This week's Mental Health Monday follows on from last week's World Mental Health Day, which took place on Thursday 11th October, and features a variety of voices across a number of organisations.

First a chance to hear special correspondent Rosanna Robins' report on mental health text service 'Shout', as she spends time with one of their volunteers.

Then, Mick Coyle visited Liverpool's iconic Palm House to talk at a conference organised by the Lee Cooper Foundation (featured in Episode 112), and is joined by Chairperson Lily Spendlove.

Niamh Mitchell from Small Steps Events stopped by the studio to talk about her new event aimed at tackling loneliness & isolation in young people and students taking place on Thursday 17th October.

And Eric Houghton from the Homeless Games joins Mick to discuss how sport and community helped him tackle depression and addiction, and how this led to him getting involved with the Games.

Originally broadcast 14th October 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by businessman Ryan Armitage. Following the tragic loss of his brother to suicide, Ryan sought to improve the availability of wellness & mental health services within his company, Tezlom, and shares how that's affected both him and his staff.

Originally broadcast October 7th 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Every Tuesday, Chasing the Stigma's Jake Mills joins Mick Coyle for a roundup of the week's mental health news, and offer his opinion on the week's Mental Health Monday.

Originally broadcast 1st October 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by Colin & Keith from the Men's Shed Project in Widnes, a community scheme aimed at encouraging men ages 55+ to open up in a comfortable environment.

For more details on The Widnes Men's Shed Project, visit: https://localoffer.haltonchildrenstrust.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Wanted-New-Member-Widnes-MENS-SHED.pdf

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Originally broadcast 20th September 2019.

Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by Anna Griffith & Megan Peet from Malit in the Community, a C.I.C working to create social change through drama by exploring taboo topics such as mental health, self image, sexual consent, & social media.

As they prepare an ambitious creative project aimed at getting men to speak more openly about their mental health, they joined Mick for a discussion of all the services they offer, and how this has affected them personally.

In the future, Malit will be working with the company ‘Mpower’ on ‘The Returner Project’. The project is to support women who have been out of work for over 18 months due to carer or parental responsibilities to return to work including training, advice/guidance and support. Malit in the Community are also offering confidence building workshops as part of the project and are so proud to be helping change lives with Mpower. Full details on their Facebook page & website.

Originally broadcast 23rd September 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by former footballer Matt Jansen. Amidst a impressive rise that saw him sign for Blackburn Rovers for £4.1 million, Matt suffered a horrific accident that put him in coma for six days. Following a traumatic recovery, he was able to continue playing with a successful career that eventually led to him managing Chorley FC.

Originally broadcast 16th September 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Every Tuesday, Chasing the Stigma's Jake Mills joins Mick Coyle for a roundup of the week's mental health news, and offer his opinion on the week's Mental Health Monday.

Originally broadcast 10th September 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by 10-year-old Alfie, the founder of Alfie's Squad, an organisation that fundraises for those bereaved by suicide. After Alfie's father ended his own life, Alfie was determined to make a difference, and his currently raised over £7,000 & teamed up with Everton In The Community's People's Place project.

Originally broadcast 9th Sept. 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Every Tuesday, Chasing the Stigma's Jake Mills joins Mick Coyle for a roundup of the week's mental health news, and offer his opinion on the week's Mental Health Monday.

Originally broadcast 3rd September 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

After a short break, Mental Health Monday is back with another fantastic guest; Radio City's own Lee Butler.

Lee joined Mick to talk about his battle with addiction, his recovery, and how he works to improve the lives of those looking for help to overcome their own challenges with substance abuse.

Originally broadcast 2nd September 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

No Mick or Mental Health Monday this week , so David Easson is joined by Jake Mills to talk all things Mental Health in the news!

They talk about being a new Dad and the effect this can have on your mental well-being and whether social media/smartphones do contribute to poor mental health.

Originally broadcast 27th August 2019.

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Produced by Hannah Farrell.

No new Mental Health Monday this week due to the UK August Bank Holiday; instead, there's a chance to hear Mick Coyle's interview with Jason McAteer about the state of mental health in professional football.

Originally broadcast as part of Liverpool Live on 13th August 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Jake Mills returns for Mental Health Extra, and he and Mick Coyle review this week's Mental Health Monday discussion with Ryan Ferguson.

Originally broadcast 20th August 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by writer & author Ryan Ferguson. Ryan discusses how his love of Tranmere Rovers FC & passion for writing allowed him to overcome mental ill health, and be more open about the issues he suffered.

Originally broadcast 19th August 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

(NB: Due to the UK August Bank Holiday, there will be no new MHM on Aug. 26th)

On this edition of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by Olga Snell, Chris Snell, and Cath McDonough from the iChoir, a Liverpool singing group that aims to help people improve their mental health through community.

They were in the studio ahead of their performance as part of Prince William's Heads Up campaign.

Originally broadcast 12th August 2019.

Follow @MrMickCoyle, and @StBridesLiverpool for iChoir updates.

Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Steve Taylor joined Mick Coyle to discuss the project he co-founded, EGO Men's Support Group. Steve discussed that led him to start the group, and shared his own story of mental health.

Originally broadcast 5th August 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Mick Coyle is back for this week's Mental Health Monday, and he's join by Marc Fraser from CIO Kindred Minds. The organisation aims to provide support across Merseyside with those dealing with mental health issues, and offers a 'buddy service' to assist users with DWP/PIP proceedings.

Originally broadcast 29th July 2019.

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David Easson is in for Mick this edition of Mental Health Monday, and he's joined by the team from The Liverpool Light, an out-of-hours mental health crisis centre. Beth Cunliffe and Stacey Sedgewick were in the studio to talk about the services offer at the centre, located on Liverpool's London Road.

Originally broadcast July 22nd 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this weeks Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by Irish comedy couple Steve Timothy (AKA. Sir Stevo Timothy) and Sinéad McGrath (AKA. Lady Sinéad Nora McGrath), best known for their Farmer Michael sketches on social media. The duo were in Liverpool for a series of performances, and joined Mick to share their personal experiences with mental health.

Originally broadcast 15th July 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Jake Mills returns to join Mick Coyle for Mental Health Extra.

Jake shares his thoughts on the work being done by Mary Seacole House, and how different perspectives can be so important in approaching Mental Health.

Originally broadcast 9th July 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's installment of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by the team from Mary Seacole House, a Liverpool organisation specialising in addressing mental health issues in the BAME community across Merseyside. Reihana Bashir, Simon Torkington, and Michelle O'Dwyer were in-studio to discuss the services offered by MSE, both in the mental health sphere and otherwise.

Originally broadcast 8th July 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Jake Mills returns to join Mick Coyle for Mental Health Extra.

Jake shares his thoughts on the team from Liverpool Football Therapy's appearance, and celebrates two years of the Hub of Hope.

Originally broadcast 2nd July 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's installment of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by the 'wolfpack' from Liverpool Football Therapy, a Merseyside project encouraging adults affected by mental ill health to use football as a recovery tool or as part of ongoing therapy.

Founder Colin Dolan, along with players Ryan Spencer & Piers Poland shared what their latest tournament victory meant for them, and how being part of the team has allowed them to support one another while facing mental health issues.

Originally broadcast 1st July 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

No Jake Mills this week, so Michael Crilly from Mersey Care joined Mick to discuss the The Life Rooms, a Mersey Care service that has just been awarded the 'Northwest NHS Parliamentary Award' for Excellence in Mental Health Care.

Originally broadcast 25th June 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

This week's Mental Health Monday saw Mick joined by footballer Kevin Ellison, currently of Morecambe FC. Kevin openly discussed his own experiences with depression & therapy, an how he became involved with 'The Dark Side of the Beautiful Game', a new short film focusing on mental health.

Originally broadcast 24th June 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's installment of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by actor Sian Clifford (Fleabag, Vanity Fair) for a frank and open discussion of mental health & mindfulness. Sian reflects on her own experiences managing depression, her experiences with meditation & mindfulness, and how (to quote Fleabag) 'hair is everything'.

Learn more about Sian's mindfulness project Still Space at still-space.com.

Originally broadcast 17th June 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Jake Mills joins Mick Coyle for Mental Health Extra, sharing his thoughts on this week's edition of Mental Health Monday, featuring the team from Brink Liverpool.

Originally broadcast 11th June 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this installment of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by the team from Liverpool dry-bar The Brink ahead of their addiction awareness gathering on the 11th June.

Liverpool Live regular David Barnicle was in the studio, along with the Brink's Carl Bell, and Action on Addiction practitioner June Byrom. June highlighted what addiction awareness can entail, while Carl shared his own story of addiction and recovery.

For full details of the event, visit brink.liverpool on Facebook.

Originally broadcast June 10th 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Jake Mills returns to Mental Health Extra for an extended conversation with Mick Coyle about this week's Mental Health Monday, offering his thoughts on the working being done by Jessica Gallier in New Ferry and across the Wirral.

Originally broadcast 4th June 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by Jessica Gallier, founder of New Ferry-based Gallier House. Jess spoke to Mick about how the death of her father led her to found the organisation, which provides suicide prevention training across the Wirral.

Originally broadcast June 3rd 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Jake Mills returns to Mental Health Extra for an extended conversation with Mick Coyle about this week's _Mental Health Monday,_ offering his thoughts on the research conduced by Prof. Andy Smith, and the work being done by Our Blue Light.

Originally broadcast 21st May 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

In part one of this week's _Mental Health Monday_, Mick Coyle is joined by Prof. Andy Smith from Edge Hill University to discuss his new study showing the prevalence of mental health issues in sports.

And in part two, Paul Bannister and Wayne Norris join Mick for a conversation about Our Blue Light, dealing with mental health support in the emergency services.

Originally broadcast May 20th 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week’s Mental Health Extra, Mick speaks to writer Tanya Leary, and mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin MBE.

Tanya joined Mick to discuss the impact body image and social media can have on mental health, highlighting a recent Guardian article stating that one-in-eight UK adults have had suicidal thoughts due to self-image.

And later in the show, Jonny speaks to Mick about new research which shows how two thirds of primary school children experience anxiety.

Originally broadcast 14th May 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this installment of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle was joined by Lily Spendlove & Emily McChrystal from The Lee Cooper Foundation.

The LCF aims to remove the stigma surrounding mental health, and provide 13-19 year olds with reliable and accessible support in their local area.

Originally broadcast 13th May 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Jake is back in the studio with Mick for this weeks installment of Mental Health Extra.

Due to the bank holiday there was no Mental Health Monday this week , therefore today Mick and Jake discussed Mental Health in today's news, such as the role social media plays in a young persons life.

Originally broadcast 7th May 2019.

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Produced by Hannah Farrell.

Jake Mills returns after an extended absence to join Mick Coyle for Mental Health Extra.

Jake shares what he's been up to, and offers his thoughts on Mental Health Monday #111, featuring Paul Cope.

Originally broadcast 30th April 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's installment of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by Paul Cope to discuss his new book, _The 7 Secrets To Change Your Career_.

Paul shared how his own experience with stress and overworking led him to change his lifestyle, and how he felt his physical health suffered the consequences of mental burnout.

Originally broadcast 29th April 2019.

Learn more about Paul's work at PostiveImpact.Club and ChangeYourCareer.org

Watch the full interview here: bit.ly/MHM111YT

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's _Mental Health Monday_, Mick Coyle is joined by Lyndsey Shorrock, who shared her story of love and loss.

Lyndsey's former partner tragically ended his own life, and in this episode she reflects on how her life was changed by such a devastating event.

Originally broadcast 15th April 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, David Easson is in for Mick, and he's joined by Sheila Byrne from Hope Street, and Emma Knott who has been involved with the organisation.

Sheila discussed the latest goings on at Hope Street, including their upcoming event in Liverpool city centre, while Emma shared her experiences and how she got involved with the group.

Originally broadcast 8th April 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Jake Mills from Chasing the Stigma joins Mick Coyle each and every week for a look at the week's mental health stories, and reflects on that week's installment of _Mental Health Monday_.

Originally broadcast April 2nd 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

A returning organisation on the show, Fallen Angels Dance Theatre joined Mick Coyle ahead of launching their first Women’s focused project thanks to funding from the Tampon Tax Fund through Cheshire Community Foundation. Claire Morris, Clare Roberts, & Colette Jones.

Towards the end of April a group of 10 women in recovery from addiction will come together in a series of dance and wellbeing workshops to explore and articulate issues that have affected their lives, including a presentation and workshop at Storyhouse Women Festival on 27th April.

For more information, visit FallenAngelsDanceTheatre.co.uk

Originally broadcast April 1st 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Claire Stevens , Andy Kerr and Pete Ryan join Mick for this weeks installment of Mental Health Monday to discuss the closure of their services on the 30th of April after 24 years of supporting individuals across the city region.

The team told us what it'll mean for the people Liverpool to loose this service, while spreading awareness on how people can get involved with a hope of saving the Consortium from closure due to lack of funding available. Originally broadcast March 25th 2019.

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Produced by Hannah Farrell

Mick Coyle is joined by Jake Mills to look back on last week's gala dinner to benefit the People's Place mental centre.

And later on in the show, a chance to hear our reporter Sophie Merrick's conversation with Vikki, a Liverpool woman who recounts her recovery from anorexia, and highlights how social media can affect those affected by eating disorders.

For more information on how to deal with eating disorders, visit: beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Originally broadcast March 19th 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

As Everton in the Community prepare to launch their Peoples Place centre dedicated to mental health, Mick Coyle was invited along to their inaugural fundraising gala.

While in attendance, he got the chance to interview vice-captain Leighton Baines, EiTC's Richard Kenyon, and Everton legend Graeme Sharp. Also, some bloke called Jake Mills...

Originally broadcast March 18th 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

No Jake Mills this week - instead, this week's MHX features an interview with the founder of mental health social media app Yapa, Jack Knowles.

Plus, Mick is joined by Liverpool Live's resident education expert Les Stewart for an interview with Kim O'Brien from the Educate Awards about their new mental health category.

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Originally broadcast 13th March 2019.

Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by Ste Matthews, whose website The Silent Man hopes to encourage men to talk more candidly about their mental health issues.

Ste talks openly about his own personal mental health issues that have occurred over the years, and how his path to recovery led to him creating The Silent Man.

Find out more at TheSilentMan.co.uk

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Originally broadcast March 11th 2019.

Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Jake Mills joined Mick Coyle for this week's Mental Health Extra, looking back on episode 104 of MHM featuring Dr. Suzi Gage.

And in a bonus segement, Mick speaks to Jane Boland from james' Place about their new crisis text partnership.

Originally broadcast March 5th 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick is joined by Dr. Suzi Gage , who is a psychologist and epidemiologist lecturing at the University of Liverpool.

Mick asked Dr. Gage whether young people face more mental health issues than we did when we were their age.

In this weeks podcast instalment , she spoke to Mick about the release of her new paper ' The Changing Picture of Millennial Teenage Health' which was published last week.

Broadcast as part of Mental Health Monday March 4th 2019.

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Produced by Hannah Farrell.

Jake Mills joined Mick Coyle for this week's Mental Health Extra, looking back on episode 103 of MHM featuring Damian Harper. Jake offered his thoughts on how severe physical trauma can lead to further mental trauma, and how Damian's interview highlighted that.

Originally broadcast February 27th 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick is joined by Damian Harper.

After losing an entire leg to cancer as a teenager, Damian is currently raising funds to the Amputation Foundation, and is planned to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in October 2019.

In an extended and candid conversation, he opens up about his physical and mental struggles following the amputation, and how his recovery process enabled him to help others undergoing a similar ordeal.

Donate to Damian's charity of choice, the Amputation Foundation, at: bit.ly/Kili1458

See the full video interview on YouTube at: youtube.com/watch?v=16xU17cYKsQ

Originally broadcast as an extended interview February 19th 2019.

Broadcast as part of _Mental Health Monday_ February 25th 2019.

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Produced by @John_Fogarty.

In this week's Mental Health Extra, Jake Mills joins Mick Coyle to discuss both Lee Pennington's work with Bloom, Birkenhead, and Angela Preston's #MeToo experience, and how that led to her breakdown and subsequent career change.

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Originally broadcast 19th January 2019.

Produced by @John_Fogarty.

On this week's installment of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle is joined by Angela Preston. Angela is a coach and motivational speaker whose lucrative career was upended by a series of sexual harassments that led to a nervous breakdown.

Angela joined Mick to discuss how she was able to turn her life around and launch a whole host of new ventures.

Full details of her work can be found at angelapreston.com

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Originally broadcast 18th February 2019.

Produced by John Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick is joined by Lee Pennington from The Open Door Centre, a third sector organisation providing mental health support to under 30s in Wirral.

He was in-studio to discuss Bloom, a public space for meeting, eating, playing that can provide an entry point to young people who might need support but not find it easy to access in the traditional health system.

Full details can be found at: http://theopendoorcentre.org/

Originally broadcast 11th February 2019.

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Produced by John Fogarty.

In this episode of Mental Health Extra, Jake Mills and Mick Coyle discuss episode #100 of Mental Health Monday; #LostChildhoods.

This conversation serves as an epilogue of sorts, and discusses the immediate impact of the event itself.

Follow @MrMickCoyle, @JakeMills1, & @ChasingTheStigma.

Originally broadcast February 5th 2019.

Produced by John Fogarty.

One hundred episodes. Thank you to everyone who has joined us over the course of the last one hundred chapters of this conversation about mental health.

On the 4th February 2019, presenter Mick Coyle was joined by co-host Jake Mills, and a host of guests to mark the start of Children's Mental Health Week.

Live from the steps of St. George's Hall in Liverpool, Radio City Talk curated a display of over 200 shoes, each representing a schoolchild who ends their own life each year.

In part two, Mick is joined by Sophie (a member of PAPYRUS' Hopeline team), a teenager who began self-harming as a child, Ged Flynn (CEO of PAPYRUS), Cllr. Richard Kemp, Cllr. Barry Kushner, and Luciana Berger MP.

Produced & organised by John Fogarty.

Special thanks to Hannah Farrell, Joanne Driver, Holly Steven, Natalie Lowe, Steven Weaver, and Lisa Roxby.

Further thanks to all the guests who joined us on the day, the teams from PAPYRUS, Liverpool CAMHS, YPAS, and Barnardos

One hundred episodes. Thank you to everyone who has joined us over the course of the last one hundred chapters of this conversation about mental health.

On the 4th February 2019, presenter Mick Coyle was joined by co-host Jake Mills, and a host of guests to mark the start of Children's Mental Health Week.

Live from the steps of St. George's Hall in Liverpool, Radio City Talk curated a display of over 200 shoes, each representing a schoolchild who ends their own life each year.

In part one, Mick is joined by Carmel Giansante, Sarah Fitchett, Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson, Kath Thompson, Ged King, and Sue Horrocks.

Produced & organised by John Fogarty.

Special thanks to Hannah Farrell, Joanne Driver, Holly Steven, Natalie Lowe, Steven Weaver, and Lisa Roxby.

Further thanks to all the guests who joined us on the day, the teams from PAPYRUS, Liverpool CAMHS, YPAS, and Barnardos

On this weeks' Mental Health Extra, Jake Mills joins Mick Coyle to discuss the potential negative impacts of social media on young people's mental health.

Plus, Jake & Mick discuss Anthea Thomas' moving & candid Mental Health Monday appearance from episode 99.

Follow @MrMickCoyle & @JakeMills1.

Originally broadcast January 29th 2019.

Produced by John Fogarty.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick spoke with founder of the Big Condo Academy, Anthea Thomas.

Over the course of the episode, Anthea traces her mental health journey, speaking candidly about her experiences as a single mother, her battle with depression, and suicidal thoughts.

Follow @MrMickCoyle, @MissAnnieThomas, & @BigCondoAcademy.

Originally broadcast January 28th 2019.

Produced by John Fogarty.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick was joined by Claire Stevens from the Mental Health Consortium. An invaluable resource for those on Merseyside, the MHC is currently facing the threat of closure due to a funding shortfall.

Plus: In a bonus segment, listen to the award-winning _Mental Health Marathon_ tape submitted to the Mind Media Awards.

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Originally broadcast December 3rd 2018.

Produced by John Fogarty.

Mick is joined by football agent Carl Thomas who is putting on an event to raise funds for Everton in the Community's People's Place. We also hear from Michael Brown, Mental Health coordinator at the College of Policing.

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick was joined by Jo and Claire from Fallen Angels Dance Theatre ahead of their performance, Acts of Recovery, later this week.

Jo talked about her own personal experiences that led her to joining the group, and how it has allowed her to express herself through performance and dance.

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Originally broadcast 26th November 2018.

Produced by John Fogarty.

Several weeks ago on the show, Mick Coyle invited the team from Paul's Place into the studio to discuss the Talk Tonight benefit concert of which they were one of the recipients.

With Mick taking a break for the week, we thought this would be a chance to revisit that interview, and take a look at some of the work they do with the families of those bereaved by suicide.

Originally broadcast November 7th 2018.

Produced by John Fogarty.

Jake Mills and Mick Coyle get together to discuss the latest from the world of mental health. After Monday's gripping conversation with Keith & Stu Xander, Jake weighs in with his own thoughts on how different forms of treatment can work for different people.

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

Stu & Keith Xander from The Peace Pirates joined Mick for this week's _Mental Health Monday_! As they launch their Purple Rain campaign in conjunction with CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), they opened up about how mental health has affected their own lives, and shared their personal stories.

For more information on the collaboration, visit: https://www.thecalmzone.net/2018/11/xander-and-the-peace-pirates-cover-purple-rain-for-calm/

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Originally broadcast November 12th 2018.

Produced by John Fogarty.

Jake Mills and Mick Coyle get together to discuss the latest from the world of mental health. Jake joins Mick to share his thoughts on the eve of 'World Stress Day', and offers commentary on this week's Mental Health Monday chat with #ThreeLittleBirds.

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

This week on Mental Health Monday, Mick was joined by Jess and Cameron from IMAGO Training to talk about their series of mental health cafes, Three Little Birds.

They talked about their own experiences with mental health, and how they saw the need for a new kind of approach in getting people to discuss their problems.

For more details on #ThreeLittleBirds, visit www.imagotrainingltd.co.uk/threelittlebirds/

Follow @MrMickCoyle, @3LittleBirdsMH, & @IMAGOTrainingUK.

Originally broadcast November 5th 2018.

Produced by John Fogarty.

In this bonus episode, Rugby League legend Robbie Hunter-Paul joins Mick to talk about his work supporting The Movember Foundation. The former New Zealand player discusses what help and services will be offered by the Foundation ahead of the weekend's Rugby League match at Anfield, as well as how mental health has impacted his own life.

The Movember Foundation is only charity tackling men’s health on a global scale, year round. We’re addressing some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention.

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Originally broadcast November 1st 2018.

Produced by John Fogarty.

Jake Mills and Mick Coyle get together to discuss the latest from the world of mental health. Jake joins Mick to share his thoughts on the Chancellor's remarks on mental health funding in the Autumn Budget, and offered his own perspective on DMAT's work.

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

On this week's Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle talks to Maureen Harris and Kevin McDonald from DMAT, an organization that aims to help survivors of domestic violence.

The organization offers support to survivors in a variety of ways designed to improve their mental health, whilst also providing services for the perpetrators of domestic violence, teaching them to change their behaviour and mindset.

Full details can be found on DMATServicesLtd.co.uk

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Originally broadcast October 29th 2018.

Produced by John Fogarty.

Jake Mills and Mick Coyle get together to discuss the latest from the world of mental health. On this week’s Mental Health Extra, we discuss how football fans are embracing the topic of MH.

We also take a look at Jake’s work alongside the City of Liverpool FC. And Jake marks a prominent date in the diary, and reflects on his life five years since trying to take his own life.

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

Mick meets the team behind the Talk Tonight event coming to Liverpool on Friday 2nd November.

It was set up to celebrate the lives of two Liverpool fans, and raise the issue of suicide with its audience.

Organisor Chris and Compere John explain why they were so keen to host the event. Matty from the Liverpool band “The Shipbuilders” offers his thoughts from the point of view of a musician and clinical psychologist.

All the details for Talk Tonight – visit seetickets.com Follow @TalkTonight18 on Twitter.

There are two guests on this week’s Mental Health Extra.

First up, author of “60 Ways To Improve Your Life in 60 Seconds” Sid Madge on his new self-help book, and how small changes can make a big difference.

Find out more about the book here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meee-Minute-Ways-Improve-Seconds/dp/1916413404

Also on the show, MIND ambassador and TV presenter Anna Williamson joins Mick to look at the issue of loneliness off the back of a new survey by a major supermarket chain.

Find out more about Sid via @Meee_HQ

Mick is @MrMickCoyle on Twitter

And @awilliamsonTV for Anna’s social media.

Meee In A Minute: 60 Ways To Improve Your Life In 60 Seconds

Sam Tyrer and Lindsay Irwin from Change Talks join Mick Coyle in the studio to talk about the work they’re doing in Lancashire schools.

Sam set up the organisation after his own battle with depression, and now shares his story with young people.

Lindsey is a trained mental health nurse.

They’re hoping to expand their work across the North West, and tell Mick about some of the issues they deal with in classrooms.

Find out more about their work via www.changetalks.org.uk

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Visit hubofhope.co.uk to find services near you

There’s an extra edition of Mental Health Monday this week, as we mark World Mental Health Day 2018.

The government used the day to reveal a series of measures to tackle the issue of poor mental health in our communities, including the appointment of a new Suicide Prevention Minister and offering new support for schoolchildren when it comes to their mental health.

At Radio City Talk, we heard how vital that work could be as we spoke to a 15 year old girl who has been self harming since the age of six.

Hear her story on this special edition of #MentalHealthMonday and find MH services near you on www.hubofhope.co.uk

It’s a busy day on Mental Health Extra, with loads of great guests ahead of World Mental Health Day.

On the show, Joe Blott and Jay McKenna from Spirit of Shankly join Mick to discuss the work they’re doing for the matchday fan, as well as previewing a documentary on LFC TV featuring the stories of former players Jason McAteer, Chris Kirkland and Liverpool fans themselves.

Talk Liverpool swing by to talk about their work in the city, and how you can access their services

And Claire Stevens from the Mental Health Festival is back to preview this year’s event!

As heard on Radio City Talk.

Fashion designer Richard Gairy was alongside Mick Coyle ahead of Liverpool Fashion Week to talk about his battle with mental health.

Richard was struggling with the pressure of caring for his dad and discovering he had kidney failure which resulted in his depression.

He told Mick how he has managed to start speaking about his mental health after 20 years of bottling it up.

Plus, our national "Where's Your Head At" campaign headed to Downing Street this week and we heard from local MP Luciana Berger, Countdown's Rachel Riley and mental health advocate Natasha Devon.

Sign the petition here: http://www.wheresyourheadat.org/

Breaking news on this week's mental health extra - the team behind the 24 hour Mental Health Marathon has been nominated for a Mind Media award!

Jake Mills and Mick Coyle look back at the achievements from that day and the different nominees in each category.

Plus, a look ahead to next week's "Hub of Hopeathon" - the second of its kind - where University of Chester students will dedicate their time to recruiting more services to the app.

Visit the Hub of Hope here: www.hubofhope.co.uk

The team behind the next "Hub of Hopeathon" joined Mick Coyle on Mental Health Monday this week.

Dean McShane, lecturer in mental health at the University of Chester was alongside his two students Tom and Liz, to talk about the event on Wednesday 10th October where they will encourage charities to join the "Hub of Hope" app.

Tom and Liz also spoke about why they chose to study mental health nursing and the career path they want to follow.

Big names on this week’s Mental Health Extra, as Jeremy Corbyn and Shadow Health Secretary John Ashworth tell Mick their plans for mental health services in the UK.

They’ve been visiting Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference.

Also on the show, Jake Mills pays tribute to Brighton’s Anthony Knockeart has he revealed his battle with depression.

And Occupational Health played an important role in the Bodyguard finale, is that a sign that people are getting the message about mental health.

As heard on Radio City Talk, 25th Sept 2018.

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

On this week’s podcast Mick Coyle spoke to the team behind “Feeling Funny Mums”.

Mental Health Monday has already featured the Feeling Funny course for men and this time, it’s the Mums turn!

Project manager Helen Holden was alongside volunteer Lauren Livesey to talk about how the course aims to boost women’s confidence and mental health.

Plus, celebrity Mum Izzy Judd tells Mick Coyle about the ups and downs of being a new parent and what women can do to help their well-being after having a child.

Get involved with the Feeling Funny Mums course here: https://www.thecomedytrust.com/feeling-funny-mums

Jake Mills was back alongside Mick Coyle for Mental Health Extra to talk about what he's been up to with his charity Chasing the Stigma.

Jake told Mick about how he is a part of the "mental health collective" and what they will be doing as part of the collaboration.

Plus, a look back on yesterday's Mental Health Monday episode "Innsaei Insights"

Find out more on www.hubofhope.co.uk

Danielle Kershaw joined Mick Coyle to share her mental health journey on Mental Health Monday.

Danielle suffered abuse throughout her childhood and she told Mick how they played a part in her mental health as an adult and how she uses her experiences to help others with their issues.

She's set up her own business "Innsaei Insights" off the back of her depression and Danielle wants to work with small companies to raise awareness of mental health in the workplace and to help them "appreciate the responsibility we have both to ourselves and others around us to take care of each other."

Find out more about Danielle's work here: https://innsaeiinsights.co.uk/

It's a special edition of Mental Health Monday this week in aid of "World Suicide Prevention Day"

Mick Coyle was given a tour of the brand new "James Place" - the first non-clinical centre in the UK for men experiencing suicidal thoughts.

It's based in the Georgian Quarter in Liverpool and they are hosting a joint event alongside Chasing the Stigma to mark #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.

Plus - you can hear from Wavertree MP and prominent mental health campaigner Luciana Berger and Chief Executive of Merseycare, Joe Rafferty, at the Zero Suicide Alliance event on Friday. They're trying to persuade people and businesses to take part in the free training that could potentially save lives.

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Find out more about the work James' Place does here: https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/

Complete the Zero Suicide Alliance training here: https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/

On this week’s Mental Health Extra, we hear about a special event being held at the Halton Stadium in Widnes.

The Service of Rememberance is for those who’ve lost a loved one to suicide, and takes place on Wednesday 5th September 2018 at 7pm.

Everyone is welcome.

Richard Brown from Listening Ear joined Mick in the studio to talk about the event and the work they do.

Also on the show – details of a 10K and 5K race taking place in Crosby in the name of Nathan Wilson, whose story was shared in Episode 32 of Mental Health Monday.

There are two guests on this week’s Mental Health Monday.

The first is Tanya Leary, a mum and blogger, who has written a children’s story with a twist.

Tanya explores the issues that can come from impending parenthood, and how as parents we need to make time for ourselves.

You can buy the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Bed-Baby-Tanya-Leary/dp/1978008791

In part two, Dr Suzi Gage from the University of Liverpool talks about her study of legal and illegal drug use, and its implications from a mental health point of view.

Her own podcast “Say Why To Drugs” is available to download here: https://www.acast.com/saywhytodrugs/

Check out @mumaleary on twitter and Instagram and Suzi via @Suzaphone on twitter.

Mick is on @MrMickCoyle or email mick@radiocity.co.uk

Time for Bed, Baby

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

Alex James was in for Mick Coyle on this week's Mental Health Extra alongside Jake Mills.

On the agenda this week, Theresa May has failed to back calls for a suicide prevention minister after a petition launched by Project 84.

Alex and Jake also take a look at Dr. Sue Martin's podcast and the work she has done to help people with their mental health over the years.

Plus, Chasing the Stigma has had a busy week with a tent at LIMF and they've also been nominated for a Charity Times award for Hub of Hope.

Visit www.hubofhope.co.uk for mental health services in your area.

Mick was joined by Dr. Sue Martin on Mental Health Monday to talk about her tireless work in Liverpool with regards to mental health.

Sue has recently received an MBE for her work in mental health and runs drop in centres, counselling and much more for free.

She tells Mick her story, why she is so passionate about mental health and what she believes still needs to be done.

Follow Mick Coyle @MrMickCoyle

Jake Mills joined Mick Coyle for another episode of Mental Health Extra where they looked back on Daniel's story.

Daniel was a victim of child sexual abuse and found himself on the wrong side of the law.

Mick and Jake spoke about the counselling Daniel had to attend after his case and whether it's the right option for everybody.

Plus, how you should pursue your dreams and not let mental health stop you from achieving your goals.

Follow Mick Coyle @MrMickCoyle and Jake Mills @JakeMills1

Access your nearest mental health services at www.hubofhope.co.uk

Actor Daniel P Lewis is this week’s guest.

He’s been on an emotional mental health journey after being abused as a child.

Daniel later had issues with the law, and developed a drink and drug problem before attempting suicide.

But after a chance encounter, he’s started to turn his life around, and has found success in his new acting career.

Daniel sets out his journey so far, including where he hopes to take his acting career next.

Follow @MrMickCoyle and @Danielplewis_

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

Jake and Mick are back for another week to discuss the latest mental health headlines.

We hear from Everton defender, Leighton Baines, who recently opened up about his mental health in an interview with The Mind Map and talked about how the help and support around the sport.

The Love Island craze is in full force at the moment but just how damaging can it be for young men and women in terms of body confidence? And should we be judging the contestants on the show in regards to their looks?

Plus, Jake and Mick look at a story about new mums and their mental health.

As heard on @RadioCityTalk on 10th July 2018.

Follow @MrMickCoyle, @JakeMills1 and check out www.hubofhope.co.uk

Jake and Mick are back to mark the one year anniversary of the Hub Of Hope.

Jake set up the hub a year ago to provide a website through which people can find mental health services near their location.

He’s got exclusive stats about how many people have accessed it in the last 12 months.

Also on the agenda, Mick reads out a listener email about the importance of sleep.

And the team discuss Monday’s episode, featuring Wirral Ways to Recovery.

As heard on @RadioCityTalk on 3rd July 2018.

Follow @MrMickCoyle, @JakeMills1 and check out www.hubofhope.co.uk

Mick is joined by the team from Wirral Ways to Recovery…

WWTR have a series of hubs on the Wirral to help people from addiction to recovery.

Manager Andrew Cass and former addict David Dunne are in the studio to explain how they change people’s lives.

And service user Elliott shares his recovery story with Mick, after he moved to the Wirral from the West Midlands.

They have an open day at Birkenhead Town Hall on 19th July 2018.

www.wirralwaystorecovery.co.uk has all the information, or you can call them on 0151 556 1335.

Jake and Mick discuss the latest mental health headlines on Mental Health Extra.

On the agenda: We celebrate the Hope Street organisation, and the work they do in Merseyside.

University suicide rates are under the microscope, and are survey from Association of Child Psychotherapists has some deeply worrying findings.

As heard on Radio City Talk 26th June 2018.

Follow @MrMickCoyle @JakeMills1 and find local mental health services near where you live via www.hubofhope.co.uk

Dominic and Sheila Byrne share their journey with Mick Coyle on Mental Health Monday.

Sheila is battling back from a breakdown after a difficult time at work, and is now working with husband Dominic to create environments where people can share their own mental health stories.

They’re also hoping to help those who’ve been negatively affected by the mental health of a loved one.

Find out more about the work they do: www.hopest.org.uk

They’re currently fundraising for Hope Street here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/dominic-byrne-2

Also on the show, teacher, author and trained hypnotherapist Kate Mullin is in the studio to talk about her book “A relaxation journey” which is aimed at children, and hopes to teach them about mindfulness.

You can buy copies of the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Relaxation-Journey-Kate-Mullin/dp/1719058431

A Relaxation Journey

Mick and Jake discuss the benefits the new James’ Place will bring to the Liverpool City Region.

Jake played a key role in securing the site for the new suicide crisis centre in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter.

They also discuss the responsibility prisons and the probation service have toward prisoners, off the back of a new report about prison suicides.

Visit www.jamesplace.org.uk to find out more about the new centre in Liverpool.

And hubofhope.co.uk to find mental health services close to where you live.

Ahead of their launch in Liverpool, the team behind James’s Place join Mick Coyle on Mental Health Monday.

Claire Milford-Haven and Nick Wentworth Stanley lost son James to suicide, and have now set up a new centre for men at risk of taking their own life. They share their emotional story with Mick, and set out their goals for the organisation.

Regular contributor Jane Boland has joined the James’s Place team too, she sets out what makes this a different option to services currently available in the NHS.

Find out more at www.JamesPlace.org.uk. Follow @JamesPlaceUK on Twitter. And check out www.hubofhope.co.uk to find mental health services near where you live.

It’s another addition of Mental Health Extra with Mick Coyle and Jake Mills.

On the agenda, we reflect on Episode 68 of Mental Health Monday with poet Liam Kennedy and Comedian Omid Djalili.

Jake shares his own experience of stand up comedy, and how it impacted his mental health.

Also, George Ezra has a new album out, and he shares his own mental health journey with Radio City Talk.

And Jake has details of the new www.chasingthestigma.co.uk website.

Follow @MrMickCoyle and @jakemills1 on Twitter.

Find Mental Health services near you by visiting www.hubofhope.co.uk

Liam Kennedy is this week’s guest on Mental Health Monday.

Liam describes himself as “in recovery” from a host of mental health battles, including PTSD and anxiety, following a traumatic event when he was starting out in a new career.

He sets out his journey, including how poetry helped him find a new path in life.

He’s now organising a mental health poetry night in Liverpool. Email mick@radiocity.co.uk if you’re keen to take part.

In part two, comedian Omid Djalili tells Mick about the moment he came off stage in Liverpool and knew it was time to start taking mental health seriously.

He’s on to mark the start of Men’s Health Week.

Follow @MrMickCoyle on Twitter, and if you want to find mental health services in your area, visit www.hubofhope.co.uk

Mental Health Extra returns with a look back at this week’s interview with Jack Hunter-Spivey.

Jake Mills from Chasing the Stigma is in the studio with Mick Coyle, and the lads also discuss Ariana Grande’s latest interview where she talks about her anxiety and PTSD following on from the Manchester Terror Attack.

Jake also has news of @oneminutebriefs design competition for a Chasing the Stigma poster.

As heard on @RadioCityTalk on 5th June 2018.

Follow @MrMickCoyle and @JakeMills1 on twitter and find mental health services near you using www.hubofhope.co.uk

Paralympian Jack Hunter-Spivey joins Mick Coyle for an open and honest conversation about his mental health battles.

Jack’s sporting story is an inspirational one, but his mental health story is one that he’s more than keen to share. Growing up on Merseyside, he faced a number of challenges, and he tells Mick how he’s learning to overcome them.

Follow Jack on Twitter @JackHSTT, and Mick via @MrMickCoyle.

Jake Mills joined David Easson for this week's Mental Health Extra.

Jake and David looked at this week's Mental Health Monday episode 'Train, Eat, Educate' and looked at how eating well and exercising can improve your mental health.

Plus, the funding cuts facing Liverpool's mental health services and why Jake thinks it's important to look after father's mental health.

You can visit the Hub of Hope here: www.hubofhope.co.uk

Brothers Jack and Ethan Smith joined David Easson on Mental Health Monday to talk about their programme 'Train, Eat, Educate'.

They have developed a program working within schools that has triangulated 3 areas to work hand in hand - physical health, mental health and nutrition.

Plus, Wavertree MP, Luciana Berger condemned new cuts to children’s mental health services that she claims ‘threaten our children’s lives.’ Hear from the Principal of City of Liverpool College, Elaine Bowker, who told David how their dedicated NHS mental health support has been removed.

Also, find out about the upcoming 'This Dad Can' morning on the 26th May in conjunction with Liverpool Hope University.

Jake Mills and Mick Coyle get together for another edition of Mental Health Extra.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and there’s a chance to re-listen to the groundbreaking Mental Health Minute, which was broadcast across 300 radio stations on Tuesday 15th May.

Also, Jake has news about how the Coronation St suicide story affected the number of people contacting the Hub of Hope.

And he tells us how he’s been hobnobbing with the stars on ITV’s Lorraine show.

Find mental Health services in your area by visiting www.hubofhope.co.uk.

As heard on Radio City Talk on 15/5/18.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and we’re marking it with the launch of a new campaign.

WheresYourHeadAt? is brainchild of the Bauer Media group and MHM contributor Natasha Devon MBE.

Get all the details here: www.wheresyourheadat.org which includes a link to a petition calling for mental health first aiders to be available in all workplaces and colleges.

Also, check out the work Phil Bridges does at www.themindmap.co.uk and find out more about Clare Staley via www.counselling-directory.org.uk

If you want to find Mental health services near you, check out hubofhope.co.uk

On this week’s (belated) edition of Mental Health Monday, Mick Coyle talks to _Coronation Street_ writer Jonathan Harvey about the tragic events unfolding in Weatherfield, and the real-life experiences that inspired them. And later, University of Liverpool Professor of Clinical Psychology Peter Kinderman joins Mick to talk about the ‘Pint of Science’ festival taking place on the 14th-16th May.

Catch Liverpool Live with Mick Coyle weekdays from 11am-3pm on Radio City Talk.

Follow @MrMickCoyle on twitter, or email mick@radiocity.co.uk

Originally broadcast on 8th May 2018.

Produced by Lizzi Doyle.

Mick and Jake catch up for another bumper edition of Mental Health Extra.

This week, we discuss a suicide storyline which is due to feature on Coronation Street.

Jake offers his thoughts on how the media can cover these issues in a responsible way.

We also look back at the work done by The Brain Charity as featured on #MHM, and the testimony of Jess, who appeared on this week’s show.

Plus, Jake’s getting married and Mick has a baby on the way. Apart from that, its all quiet.

Follow @MrMickCoyle and @JakeMills1 on Twitter

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

Mick finds out about the work done by Liverpool based organisation “The Brain Charity”

Nanette Mellor tells Mick about the diverse nature of the work they do, and service user Jess explains how she found help from them at a difficult time in her life.

She tells us how works at the centre, details of which you can find here: www.thebraincharity.org.uk

Also the programme, David Ashton brings us some good news from Liverpool Samaritans.

They’ve secured £10,000 new funding from Medicash.

Follow @MrMickCoyle on Twitter, and visit www.hubofhope.co.uk to find Mental Health Services near you.

Mick Coyle and Jake Mills discuss Sarah's story on Mental Health Extra and the stigma surrounding bipolar, particularly in men.

Find out more information about her boxing event here: www.facebook.com/RichsLastFight

Plus, with the recent deaths of Dale Winton and Avicii, Mick and Jake take a look at how the media report deaths and the suggestions surrounding mental health.

If you want to find mental health services near you, check out www.hubofhope.co.uk

Check out @MrMickCoyle and @jakemills1 on twitter, and email mick@radiocity.co.uk

Sarah Sadler joins Mick Coyle to share her story on this week’s Mental Health Monday.

Her fiancé Rich was diagnosed with bipolar after a suicide attempt when he was 36.

Sadly, in September 2017, Rich later passed away,

Before he died, he told Sarah he wanted “one last fight”.

Rich was passionate about boxing, so Sarah’s organised a charity boxing event in his memory.

Details of the event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/356111804895306

All the money raised on the night goes to MIND

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Mick Coyle and Jake Mills discuss a story which suggests mental health problems in the emergency services are reaching beyond crisis point.

Pete Singleton from the Merseyside Police Federation sets out the facts.

Also on the agenda, new figures suggest suicide rates in universities are at a higher rate than similarly aged people in the rest of society.

Mick shares his own memories of his time of universities.

If you want to find mental health services near you, check out www.hubofhope.co.uk

Check out @MrMickCoyle and @jakemills1 on twitter, and email mick@radiocity.co.uk

Mick’s back with a couple of mental health events taking place in Liverpool this week.

First up: details of the showing of a documentary called Crazywise at a venue on Hope Street, by the Imagine Independence Organisation.

Details here: https://www.imagineindependence.org.uk/crazywise-rethinking-madness/

Followed by Claire Stevens, with details of Saturday’s “Mad Pride: Circus of the Absurd” event in the Baltic District

Details here: http://www.liverpoolmentalhealth.org/

Follow @MrMickCoyle on Twitter, and this week’s guests @LiverpoolMHC and @ImagineIndep01.

Email mick@radiocity.co.uk if you want to contact the programme.

Jake Mills is back in the studio for another Mental Health chat.

This week, the guys discuss Val McKie’s story from Mental Health Monday.

Listen to Val again here: https://audioboom.com/posts/6787880-episode-60-shame-secrets-and-finding-success

Also, Jake gives Mick an update on his involvement in the #BCMentalHealth event in Liverpool.

And Mick reveals which song from a certain film makes his well up.

Check out www.hubofhope.co.uk to find mental health services near you.

And contact Mick via mick@radiocity.co.uk

Val McKie joins Mick for an emotional Mental Health Monday. Val shares her story about being abused as a child, and how that impacted on her life.

She now tours the world as an inspirational speaker through the “Touchpoint Change” organisation.

Find her details here: www.linkedin.com/in/valmckie/

Also on the programme, Mind Ambassador Frankie Bridge from girlband “The Saturdays” joins Mick ahead of her appearance in Disney on Ice at Liverpool’s Echo Arena.

Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter @MrMickCoyle.

If you want to find mental health services in your area, visit www.hubofhope.co.uk

Mick Coyle and Jake Mills from Chasing the Stigma looked at Monday's episode 'The Lily-Jo Project'.

They spoke about the importance in having easily accessible resources, such as www.thelilyjoproject.com, to help young people identify their mental health and to have a designated place to go if they need help with any aspect of mental health.

Also, they discussed the importance of laughter and the affect it can have on your mental health after Mick heard about the 'Giggle Doctors' from Theodora Children's Charity who visit children in hospital to cheer them up.

Follow @MrMickCoyle and @JakeMills1 and visit www.hubofhope.co.uk

Mick is joined by singer songwriter Lily Jo.

After training as counsellor, she’s built a brilliant website full of loads of information about various mental health issues, and now tours schools talking about her project.

There’s also a chance to hear some of her music, which she uses to inspire conversation with young people.

Also on the show, Mick hears about the Theodora Children’s Charity Giggle Doctor scheme, and how it’s transforming the experience of young people in hospital.

Find out more about Lily Jo via www.thelilyjoproject.com

And uk.theodora.org for the latest on the Giggle Doctors.

And check out @MrMickCoyle on Twitter, or email mick@radiocity.co.uk

Mick Coyle and Jake Mills took a look into the 'Moodit' episode of Mental Health Monday and talked about the benefits the app could have for helping people understand their mental health.

Plus, how people deal with grief differently and how to normalise the subject of talking about grief.

Mick is joined by child and adolescent psychiatrist Hassan Yasin, the founder and creator of the Moodit App.

Ahead of its launch, Hassan tells Mick what he hopes it will achieve, and how social media and technology can be a force for good, as well as bad.

Find out more about Moodit via the Website moodit.com.

Also on the agenda: Grief, and how it affects us. Author Julia Samuel MBE shares her thoughts on how people react differently, and how pain can be an “agent of change”

Her book is called “Grief Works” and you can find details here: griefworks.co.uk

Follow Mick on twitter @mrmickcoyle and email mick@radiocity.co.uk

Chasing the Stigma's Jake Mills joined Mick Coyle for another episode of #MentalHealthExtra to look at this week's episode 'The PND Daddy'.

They took a look at how postnatal depression affects fathers as well as mothers and how there is a stigma attached to mental health in dads.

Visit the Hub of Hope www.hubofhope.co.uk

Follow @MrMickCoyle and @JakeMills1

Mick is joined by @ThePNDdaddy Tony Crone to talk about his experience of postnatal depression after the birth of his first child.

It’s not something you traditionally associate with fatherhood, but we discover it’s a lot more common than you think.

Jon Nevill from ThisDadCan.co.uk wants more to be done to raise the issue nationally, he joins us in the studio too.

PLUS Tom Chapman from the Lion Barber Collective tells Mick how he’s using the power of the barber-shop chair to help improve men’s mental health.

Find out more about Tom and his work here: www.thelionsbarbercollective.com/about-us

And if you want to find mental health services where you live, find it all on www.hubofhope.co.uk

Mental health campaigner, Jake Mills, joined Mick Coyle for a new extended #MentalHealthMonday feature, Mental Health Extra.

Mental Health Extra takes a deeper look into the weekly podcast and Mick and Jake discuss mental health news stories from the week.

This week Mick and Jake looked at the Liverpool City Region Mental Health Summit and the work of local Blue Light Mind Champion, Paul Bannister.

Visit the Hub of Hope here: www.hubofhope.co.uk

Follow Mick Coyle @MrMickCoyle and Jake Mills @JakeMills1

Director of Time to Change, Sue Baker, joined Mick Coyle on Mental Health Monday ahead of the Liverpool City Region Mental Health Summit.

Sue talked about the importance of the 'Time to Change' pledge which was signed by Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, and how it is a commitment to change attitudes and actions around mental health in the workplace.

Hear from the Metro Mayor and also the Merseyside Fire and Rescue service on why they have signed the pledge.

Plus, North West MIND Blue Light Champion, Paul Bannister, was alongside Mick to talk more in depth about how the emergency services deal with mental health within staff and the role of a 'Blue Light Coordinator'.

Mick is joined by academic researchers from the University of Liverpool who are launching a new study to look at the mental health of footballers.

Dr Ross White and Andrew Bethell are encouraging academy and professional players at all levels of the game to sign up, so clubs, associations and stakeholders can spot early signs of potential problems, and encourage wellbeing across the sport.

Full details can be found on www.onthehead.org

Follow @MrMickCoyle on Twitter, and @livuni for the latest from the University of Liverpool.

As heard on Radio City Talk on Monday 26th February 2018.

Leigh Best, founder of Talking Eating Disorders, joined Mick Coyle in the studio ahead of 'Eating Disorders Awareness Week' which takes place from Monday 26th February.

Leigh was alongside Tina Marsh, who's daughter suffered with an eating disorder, and Cara from St Helens who told her story of how she dealt with her own eating disorder.

They looked at certain elements of different types of disorders and how they can severely affect your mental health.

Find out more about Talking Eating Disorders here: http://tedsuk.com/

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The Fallen Angels Dance Theatre group joined Mick Coyle in the studio to talk about they use art to help people in recovery from addiction.

Veterans Johnny and Sam were alongside Claire Morris, also from Fallen Angels, and they told Mick about their previous addictions to drugs and how performing has helped them with their mental health.

Plus, hear from author Michael Maitland on his book “Out of the Madhouse” that he co-wrote with his Dad, Iain, on anxiety and depression.

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It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek this week and Mick Coyle was joined by Sarah Kendrick, Head of Service at Place2Be who are the driving force behind this campaign.

Sarah told Mick about the reasons behind the campaign, her thoughts on how young people deal with their mental health and how the Duchess of Cambridge is a big supporter.

Mick was also joined in the studio by Erin, Charlotte and Jess from Archbishop Blanch. They were taking part in this year's NowFest which was featured in last week's podcast - a festival for young people who use performing arts to tell a story about mental health and the importance of it.

Plus, Mick spoke to the Director of Time To Change, Sue Baker OBE, about their very successful #TimeToTalk day

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Local podcaster Steph Heneghan joined Mick for this week's Mental Health Monday to talk about how she deals with her mental health through self care, running and prescribed medication.

Steph told Mick how she believes exercise helps her through her day to day mental health and how it is her best form of therapy.

Plus, find out about local festival 'NOW Festival' from the Merseyside Youth Association team who use performing arts to teach the importance of mental health to young people in the area.

Follow Mick Coyle @MrMickCoyle, Steph @shennners and the MYA team @MYARaiseTeam

It's the first Mental Health Monday since last week's 24 hour Mental Health Marathon!

Mick reflected on last week's show and you can hear the highlight's of the marathon on this week's podcast.

One of Mental Health Marathon's contributors, Michelle Partington, joined Mick Coyle for Episode 50. Michelle is a former RAF military medic and lives with PTSD and told of how she suffered with anxiety when serving in the forces. She also spoke of how being in the RAF affected her after she left the forces and the struggles she faced day to day.

Plus, find out about an event in the Bluecoat Art Gallery exploring mental health through art.

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Clinical Psychologist, Sarah Wolfe, joined Mick Coyle to talk about children in care on this week’s Mental Health Monday.

Sarah discussed mental health in children in care, why children go into care and the issues that they face.

Plus, a special preview to the 24 hour radio show “Mental Health Monday marathon” next week with Jake Mills and producers Lizzi and Dave.

Follow Mick @MrMickCoyle, Sarah Wolfe @SarahWolfePsych and Jake Mills @JakeMills1

Mick was joined in the studio by Agnes and Joe Williams. who lost their son Paul in 2015 after he took his own life, and Kathy Devlin, Clinical Lead at Beacon Counselling Trust.

Agnes and Joe told Mick of their heartache at losing Paul at the age of 28 to suicide, after his long history with depression and how they believe that Paul didn't want to die - he just wanted the pain to go away.

Agnes and Joe also expressed how important bereavement counselling is to them and how Kathy from Beacon Counselling Trust, who also lost her brother Paul to suicide, has helped them over the last two years.

They have set up a charity in Paul's name, "Paul's Place", where they are aiming to help other bereaved families.

Plus, hear from comedian Jack Rooke and his thoughts on men’s mental health.

Find out more info about Paul's Place here: http://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/pauls-place/

Mick Coyle was joined by a bunch of celebrity guests for this week's Mental Health Monday to get their views on mental health and how they also look after their own wellbeing.

“People just want to find your weakness, and poke at it.” Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt talks body confidence, mental health and social media.

“The sight the sound, the feel of the water, I find it very therapeutic” Olympian Mark Foster says swimming is still good for his mental health, even if it doesn’t win him medals.

“The trickiest thing with mental health is that people think they are on their own” Gok Wan has his say on how to watch your mental health over Christmas.

Plus, find out about Katie Piper's 2018 tour in which she will talking about her own mental health and anxiety in an honest and open way.

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Mick Coyle looked into the government's plans to plough an extra £300mil funding into school's to help with extra mental health support for children.

The Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, revealed plans for what he says is an 'ambitious' attempt to transform the treatment of young people with mental health problems.

The government released a Green Paper detailing that children in England are to be seen within four weeks, as part of a trial and how there will also be specialists in every school and college.

Andy Tremarco, headteacher of St. Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, told Mick how he believes a change needs to be made immediately to help children in school's.

Plus, hear from Lynn Collins from the TUC, who's daughter has suffered with her mental health, and from Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Shadow Education Secretary, Angela Rayner.

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Local mum, Carmel Giansante, joined Mick Coyle to tell her story about the tragic death of her son, Oscar Phillips, who took his own life at the age of 16.

An inquest heard that Oscar took his own life at Capenhurst station and Carmel wants to ensure that more measures are taken to help vulnerable people at train stations with less staff or are un-manned.

Plus, hear from David Ashton from Liverpool Samaritans, about their #SmallTalkSavesLives campaign which is also there to help people who may think about taking their own life at a train station.

Contact The Samaritans here: 116 123 or find them on Twitter @LiverpoolSams

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Find out more about the Oscar Phillips Foundation at www.theoscarphillipsfoundation.com

Former Liverpool and England keeper, Chris Kirkland, joined Mick Coyle to open up about his experiences with mental health.

He told Mick of how anxiety and depression resulted in his early retirement from football and how he wants to encourage others in the sport to speak up.

Also, mental health campaigner Angela Samata and Jane Boland, Suicide Prevention Lead for Merseycare, tell Mick about their new suicide prevention training that can be undertaken by anyone in the UK in just 20 minutes.

Plus, hear about a local meditation group and an event they have coming up on Sat 25th Nov.

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Follow Angela Samata @angelasamata and find out more about the suicide prevention training here: http://zerosuicidealliance.com/

Find out more about the meditation group @KMCLiverpool

This week, Mick is joined by an occupational therapist, who has dedicated her career to tackling suicide.

Jane Boland is Suicide Prevention Lead for Mersey Care – and says a new way of thinking about suicide has revolutionised how people receive help in the Merseyside region.

She sets out how the changes have affected treatments since 2006.

Also on the show, Angela Samata, who lost her husband to suicide, tells Mick how working with the medical community can help blaze a trail for future treatments.

Follow @MrMickCoyle @64janieb and @Angelasamata on Twitter.

We’ll have details of a new suicide training scheme open to members of the public as part of the next episode of Mental Health Monday.

Lynn Collins from the North West TUC joined Mick Coyle on Mental Health Monday to discuss various stories including poverty and loneliness and how it can affect mental health.

A report from Action for Children found that more than half of parents have felt feelings of loneliness and how it also affects children and young people too.

Plus, hear Emma Cuddy’s story on how her physical health affected her mental health and her top tips on how nutrition can affect your mental health.

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On Mental Health Monday this week, Mick Coyle looked at the latest report on children's mental health services and longer waiting times for children wanting to see a mental health specialist.

It was discussed on our weekly Panel with teacher Mike Hussey, Peter Oliver who works with young scouts and podcaster Steph Heneghan. Plus, Wavertree MP Luciana Berger gave her views on the recent findings.

Mick also spoke to local dad John Myers from Huyton, whose son took his own life and after his death was found to have a gambling addiction.

Also this week, Connor Phillips spoke to John Barry from Male Psychology UK about a new 'masculinity report' which claims that mental health is the biggest priority for young males.

All discussed on Mental Health Monday.

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Luciana Berger MP @lucianaberger

Find out more about the 'Masculinity Report' at http://www.malepsychology.org.uk/ and follow them @malepsychology

This week, Mick is joined by Lib Dem MP and former Care Minister Norman Lamb.

Norman lost his sister to suicide, and has a son with OCD. He explains why he’s so passionate about mental health, and has a few ideas about how government can start to change the tide on mental health.

You can follow @normanlamb on Twitter.

Also this week, our friends at Heat Radio are working on a body image campaign called “Rock Your Body”. This week we bring you some of the highlights from a conference they held at their London HQ.

Follow presenter @emily_segal, and find out more about the campaign here: https://planetradio.co.uk/heat/entertainment/comedy/heat-radio-rock-body/

In the meantime share your stories via mick@radiocity.co.uk and follow @mrmickcoyle

This week Mick is joined by two musicians using music as a way of raising the issue of mental health.

John Logue from We Are Hummingbird gathers playlists from artists to help them share the songs that help them cope with life’s problems, while Aiden Hatfield uses performance as a way of tackling depression.

Both do fantastic work which you can read up on via www.wearehummingbird.com and www.inmusicwetrust.co.uk

Also on the show, details of @thecomedytrust’s latest Feeling Funny course which uses stand up as a way of dealing with mental health issues.

You can follow @wearehummingbird on Instagram Check out @aidenhatfield on Twitter. Mick can be contacted on Twitter via @MrMickCoyle, or email mick@radiocity.co.uk And @thecomedytrust has details of their latest Feeling Funny course.

As heard on Radio City Talk, Monday 16th October

This week on Mental Health Monday, Mick meets writer and broadcaster Natasha Devon to discuss the best way of talking about mental health through the media.

Which words and phrases should we ditch, and how do we make sure language is not a barrier when it comes to fair reporting?

Read about the Mental Health Media Charter here: www.natashadevon.com and Follow @_natashadevon on twitter.

Also on the show, Prince Harry has been making a keynote speech on ensuring the armed forces take mental health as seriously as physical health. Here it in full on this week’s show.

And the team from the Kindfulness Coffee Club in Bootle join Mick to discuss the great work they do in the community.

Follow them on Twitter @kindfullnesscc or visit www.kindfulnesscoffeeclub.com

Check out Mental Health Monday every Monday from 2.15pm on Radio City Talk.

Angela Samata joins Mick Coyle in the studio to share her mental health story.

Angela lost her husband Mark to suicide 14 years ago, and has since gone on to present an award-winning documentary “Life after Suicide” for the BBC.

She’s sat on the All Party Parliamentary Group for Suicide Prevention, and acted as Ambassador for the “Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide” Organisation.

This week she opens up about her own journey, and reveals she has a royal appointment of her own ahead of World Mental Health Day.

Follow @angelasamata and @mrmickcoyle on Twitter.

Podcast bonus: Patron of the Liverpool Mental Health Festival and comedian Sofie Hagen tells Mick about her new show, being performed in Liverpool and Manchester.

She’s battled depression and anxiety throughout her life, tells her story through stand-up comedy.

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Wavertree MP and President of Labour's campaign for mental health, Luciana Berger, joined Mick Coyle on this week's Mental Health Monday.

Luciana told Mick that she believes it is a postcode lottery when it comes to mental health services and that mental health funding should be ring-fenced.

Also - find out about this year's Liverpool Mental Health festival with Claire Stevens from the Liverpool Mental Health Consortium.

Follow Mick Coyle @MrMick Coyle, Luciana Berger MP @lucianaberger & Liverpool Mental Health Consortium @LMHC

On this week’s show, Mick Coyle meets Peter, a man who’s battled undiagnosed mental health problems for more than two decades.

Peter explains the difficulties he’s faced while seeking clarity from the medical profession over the conditions which affect his life on a daily basis.

He also opens up about how Liverpool charity “Yellowhouse” has helped him cope with dark times through poetry, culture and the arts.

If you want to share your story on Mental Health Monday, email mick@radiocity.co.uk.

As heard on Radio City Talk on Monday 18th September.

This week, The Life Rooms in Walton is getting a visit from HRH Duke of Cambridge Prince William to show him what incredible work they’re doing in North Liverpool.

Director of Social Inclusion Michael Crilly joins Mick in the studio.

Also on the show, Olympic hero Sally Gunnell talks wellbeing with Professor of Psychology Geoff Beattie.

And we hear about the fantastic work being done at Liverpool Samaritans, who are busier than ever in 2017.

Visit www.liferooms.org, www.samaritans.org/contact-branch/248 and check out @mrmickcoyle @LiverpoolSams

Mick was joined by Matthew Gordon on this week’s Mental health Monday.

Matthew has suffered with anxiety, depression and OCD. He told Mick how he has been affected by his mental health but also how it has spurred him on to help others with their mental health.

Matthew told Mick how he created 'Team Me United’; a sports therapy service aimed at participants who suffer from mental health illnesses such as stress, depression and anxiety.

Also, YouTube sensation, Emma Blackery, told of her personal battles with anxiety and depression ahead of her book launch, 'Feel Good 101' this week.

Len and Gail Wilson join Mick Coyle to share their son’s story. Nathan Wilson took his own life at the age of 17, and Len and Gail have organised a charity run in his name to support the Papyrus Charity.

They also hope to set up a support center in Sefton to help families who find themselves in a similar situation.

Find out more about the run in Rimrose Valley on Sept 17th 2017 here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rimrosevalleyfriends/

There’s a 10k and 5k option, and you can even race in fancy dress.

Find out more about Papyrus via the following link: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

Also on the show this week: Jordan Fawcett explains how his Laughter Yoga classes can help people’s mental health. He shares some hints and tips with Mick about boosting your mindfulness with a good giggle.

You can find out more about Jordan’s work on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laughteryogajordan/

Ryan Farmer joined Mick Coyle for this week's Mental Health Monday to share his story about his mental health.

Ryan, who lives in Bromborough, has struggled with anxiety for many years and he told Mick about how he battles every day with his mental health.

He is also running the Wirral half marathon for local mental health charity and friend of the show 'Chasing the Stigma'.

Also, find out about a new well-being festival taking this place this weekend at the Bombed Out Church.

Lee Pennington, director of the Open Door Centre, joined David Easson on this week's Mental Health Monday.

Lee was telling David about the work that they do in their centre in Liscard and how they use the arts and music to work with mainly young people, to help with their mental health.

Also, Sophie Rawlings from Mind told David about their recent research into employment and mental health and how men don't feel able to speak to their bosses about their wellbeing.

You can find out more about The Open Door Centre here: http://theopendoorcentre.org/

You can also contact Mind here: https://www.mind.org.uk

Paris Parle, also know as the 'Bendy Buddha', joined David Easson for this week's #MentalHealthMonday.

Paris is a local yoga teacher who works with people to teach mindfulness and how to look after your mental well-being.

She also works with businesses and is planning on going into primary schools to teach children from a young age how to deal with their mental health and how to disconnect when needed.

Follow David Easson: @DavidEasson Follow Paris: @BendyBuddhaYoga

Local mum Lynn Collins and her daughter Martha joined Mick Coyle for this week's Mental Health Monday.

Martha has suffered with her mental health whilst she was in school and told Mick how the services at YPAS really helped her through a tough time and how she believes that there should be a counselor in every school.

As well as being a Mum, Lynn is part of 'Healthwatch' on Merseyside and gave her views on the recent announcement by Jeremy Hunt that there will be extra money ploughed into the NHS for mental health.

Also, find out about local comedy course 'Feeling Funny' that is used to help men with their mental well-being.

Mick Coyle was joined by Mark Boyns from the 'Opening Up' organisation who work to promote mental well-being and suicide prevention through cricket.

Mark told of his own personal experiences with mental health and how he wants to encourage others within the cricket world to talk about their mental health - both positive and negative sides.

Find out more about Opening Up Cricket here: http://www.openingupcricket.com/

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Mick was joined by rugby league legend Phil Veivers and Adam Daniels to talk about 'Offload', a programme that uses rugby league to engage men on ways to build their mental fitness.

Offload is led by their community team, former Rugby League players and other members of the Rugby League community, including coaches and referees. They share their experiences of managing the stresses of difficult moments in their lives, and provide vital advice on how to stay mentally resilient.

Mick also spoke to psychologist Corinne Sweet on the important of mindfulness and another chance to hear from guests such as Tony Bellew, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and Cllr Barry Kushner at the launch of the YPAS Plus Liverpool North Hub in Croxteth.

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Renowned psychologist Dr David Lewis joined Mick Coyle to talk about the importance of mindfulness and well-being to your every day mental health.

Dr David spoke about a recent survey which looked at materialism and how it affected their mental health more and how engaging your brain is healthy for your mental well-being.

Also, local mental health worker and campaigner Kris Brown spoke of his experiences working within the sector and how he believes more needs to be done.

Jake Mills from Chasing the Stigma exclusively revealed details of his groundbreaking project 'Hub of Hope' on this week's Mental Health Monday.

Hub of Hope is a website designed for people battling mental health problems to find help on their doorstep by entering their postcode to see the nearest available services.

Also, find out about 'Parents in Mind, a local perinatal mental health support service which has just been recently rolled out in Halton.

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Follow Jake Mills @jakemills1 and find about Hub of Hope here: www.hubofhope.co.uk

Find out about Parents in Mind here: https://www.nct.org.uk/professional/parents-in-mind

Claire Stevens, Development Manager at Liverpool Mental Health Consortium, joined David Easson for this week's Mental Health Monday.

Claire told David of how they are facing drastic cuts to their funding which would result in them closing down.

We contacted Liverpool CCG for a statement.

Also, hear about a new play coming to Liverpool that challenges stereotypes with a curious, comic and candid look at ADHD, mental health and diagnosis in the 21st century.

A previous guest of the show, Young Persons Advisory Services, told Mental Health Monday lives could be put at risk because of cuts to their funding.

YPAS have recently seen their funding cut by 43% - last year they say they helped over 2 thousand children and hundreds of families.

Charity CEO Monique Collier told our reporter Adam Phillips that it's a desperate situation.

Also, we hear from James Withey, an author who has written a book about mental health. 'Recovery Letters' is an anthology of letters addressed to people living with depression to help them along with their journey.

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This week, former Rugby League star Danny Sculthorpe joins Mick Coyle to share his mental health journey.

Left unable to walk because of back injury, Danny was driven to the brink of suicide before turning his life around.

He tells Mick how the injury impacted his life, how he lost his home and how he’s now training to be a mental health counsellor in his own right.

Follow Danny on Twitter @DanScully8

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As heard on Radio City Talk’s Liverpool Live on DAB, AM and via radiocitytalk.co.uk

Mental Health Monday: Beyond Recovery

This week on Mental Health Monday, Mick meets the team behind Beyond Recovery - a Mental Health booklet that looks at Mental Health from a host of angles.

Plus Dr Phil Cooper from State of Mind tells us why the sport of Rugby League has put mental health at the heart of its agenda.

Follow Mick on Twitter @MrMickCoyle Check out @BeyondRecovery1 for the latest from the Beyond Recovery Team. Find out more about State of Mind here: http://www.stateofmindsport.org/

Mick was joined by regular Liverpool Live guest Jay McKenna on this week's edition of Mental Health Monday. Most people know Jay from the North West TUC or Spirit of Shankly, but Jay has his own story to tell regarding his mental health.

Recently, Jay wrote a blog about his mental health journey and he told Mick how at a certain point in his life he felt like he was 'existing' rather than 'living'. Jay wants to raise awareness of mental health and encourage people to speak out about any problems, no matter how small they seem.

You can read Jay's blog here: https://medium.com/@JayMcKenna87/me-ntal-health-talk-to-someone-c7af607e01ea

You can also contact Compass Liverpool who helped Jay here: https://www.compasscounselling.org.uk/

Instagram model Roxie Nafousi shared her own personal experiences of mental health with Mick Coyle in aid of #MentalHealthAwareness week.

Roxie has suffered from depression and anxiety and tells Mick of the struggles she has with social media and how it makes her feel.

Mark Rowland from the charity Mental Health Foundation also spoke of his concern in regards to mental health.

Also, you can hear from Louis Beaver and his mental health journey. Louis works at MSB solicitors and has a positive outlook on how his mental health journey has helped him.

This week's Mental Health Monday focused on #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek which takes place from 8th May - 13th May.

Mick was joined by Cal Strode from the Mental Health Foundation, who told us about a report that they have done on mental health and about their theme of 'Surviving or Thriving'.

Mick was also joined by Mark Williams, a previous guest on Mental Health Monday, to talk about Father's Mental Health and post-natal depression in men.

You can contact Mark here: http://www.reachingoutpmh.co.uk/

In light of the news that Everton midfielder Aaron Lennon had been sectioned under the Mental Health Act, Mental Health Monday looked at the issues faced by sports stars in the spotlight.

Clarke Carlisle, former teammate of Aaron Lennon, tried to commit suicide in 2014 and said that he believes that mental health screening should be compulsory in football from academy level as well as sharing his personal experiences.

Rachel Kearney and Jim Johnson discussed this further on the Panel followed by Professor Andy Smith from Edge Hill who has done research into elite athletes and mental health.

On this week's episode Mick was joined by man of the moment, Jake Tyler, fresh from running the London Marathon.

Jake is taking part in the BBC series 'Mind Over Marathon' which focuses on people with different mental health issues training for the London Marathon.

He told Mick of his struggles with anxiety and how exercise changed his life and way of thinking.

David Ashton and Rachel Howley from Liverpool Samaritans joined David Easson for this week's episode on Mental Health Monday.

They told David about the work that they do and the help that they can offer to someone in need.

Also, they have a new partnership with the Brink where they will be offering emotional support on the first Wednesday of every month.

Mick was joined by Jay Wheeler, a former soldier, who has suffered with PTSD, depression and anxiety.

He told Mick how his life spiralled out of control after a tour of Afghanistan.

And he now uses artwork to aid his recovery using "Love" as his tag.

You can view his work here: https://www.facebook.com/Love-ArtGlobal-1049117435110476/?fref=ts

Mick was joined by Colm 'Haz' Farrell from the charity 'Stamp Out Suicide' to talk about the work that they do as a charity and the free counselling services they offer for people who are suicidal.

There is also a Grand National preview evening taking place in St George's Hall on Weds 5th April to raise funds for the charity.

You can buy tickets here: http://www.stampoutsuicide.co.uk/events.php

Mick also spoke to Claire Stevens from Liverpool Mental Health Consortium about their event 'Mad Pride' which takes place this weekend as part of the Threshold festival.

You can find out more about Mad Pride here: http://www.zesteventmanagement.com/events/mad-pride-2017/

We spoke to Jacquie Johnston-Lynch about how she has used her past experiences of growing up in a difficult environment to help others.

Jacquie was surrounded by domestic abuse and addiction from a young age and lost her way. She told us how she got her life back on track and how she now helps ex-servicemen to do the same at Tom Harrison House.

Also, hear from UK charity Young Minds about their concerns that teachers are putting exam results ahead of students wellbeing.

Mick was joined by Alex Staniforth, a 21 year old inspirational speaker who has overcome his own personal battles with bullying, epilepsy and a stammer from a young age.

He's a keen adventurer who has attempted to climb Everest twice and has written a book called 'Icefall' which is all about his fascinating journey.

You can visit his website here: www.alexstaniforth.com

Mick was joined by Mark Williams, founder of International Fathers Mental Health day and Dads Mental Health hour. He told us of his personal battle with postnatal depression and how there are many others suffering in silence. It's something that isn't usually highlighted amongst men and Mark is wanting to raise awareness of the mental health issues surrounding fathers.

We also hear from local charity Yellowhouse about the work that they are doing to help young people with mental health issues.

Colin Dolan was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after suffering from various mental health issues throughout his life.

Colin is a Liverpool fan, originally from Glasgow, who says he owes his life to Everton FC after their charity 'Everton In The Community' helped him through his darkest times.

You can also hear from Leigh Best from the charity 'Talking Eating Disorders' as part of #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek and from Liam Duffy who has an art project, 'Before I Leave', which is aimed to help people express their thoughts.

Local journalist Kristian Walsh joined Mick Coyle for this week's #MentalHealthMonday to talk about his battle with depression and anxiety.

Kristian wrote an article about his struggles and received a huge reaction online. He tells us his story.

You can contact the charity MIND here: http://www.mind.org.uk/

With Mick away for the week, Dave Easson was joined by former TUC employee, John Halligan.

John is a mental health first aid trainer. He goes in to businesses to provide training for employees and bosses on how to spot and deal with different mental health issues.

If you're affected by any of these issues or would like to tell your story contact us on mick@radiocity.co.uk

This week, Mick Coyle explores the issues young people are facing in their lives in 2017.

He’s joined by partners of a new mental health strategy in Liverpool that’s designed to get young people access to the right mental health service as quickly as possible.

Plus, he crosses live to new community hub to mark #TimetoTalk Day.

And we hear how news of Mental Health Monday’s reached Westminster.

Find out more information about the services discussed on the show www.liverpoolcamhsfyi.com or visit the Young Person’s Advisory Service www.ypas.org.uk

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MentalHealthMonday

This week Mick speaks to David Barnicle from The Brink in Liverpool. He tells Mick about how creating spaces for people to discuss Mental Health, addiction and recovery has had a big impact on the local community.

Visit www.thebrinkliverpool.com

Plus, the Chief Constable of Merseyside Police reveals how big a factor Mental Health has become for his Police force, in both his officers and the public.

Visit: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/advice-and-protection/crimes-against-people/vulnerable-adults/mental-health/

The Fallen Angels Dance Theatre tell Mick about their work with the community, ahead of a series of performances this week.

Visit www.fallenangelsdancetheatre.co.uk

E-mail mick@radiocity.co.uk if you want to get involved.

Mick Coyle meets Jake Mills, who has become an unexpected poster boy of UK mental health after his own battle with depression. He’s now set up his own charity “Chasing the Stigma”.

Also this week: The #WeSwear campaign takes a look at how as a nation, many believe mental health problems are an “inevitable” part of everyday life.

And we get an insight into how more than £500,000 could be spent in Liverpool to help children who’re suffering as a result of trauma or abuse.

Follow Mick on Twitter @MrMickCoyle, Follow Jake @JakeMills1. Use the hashtag #WeSwear to support MQ’s campaign in social media.

Mick talks to the Clinical Psychology Fringe Festival about using art and performance to express mental health issues - and online magazine the Debrief on how the pill can affect women's mental health.

Luciana Berger, MP for Wavertree and former Shadow Minister for Mental Health, joined Mick Coyle for the first Mental Health Monday.

It comes as Theresa May outlines new plans by the Government to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health - including more training and support in schools and workplaces.

Berger says 2017 should be the year where we all open up about our problems.