Mental Health Monday

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. You can follow host Mick Coyle on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin.

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 Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter/X, Instagram and on Linkedin

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. Subscribe to the Mental Health Monday Podcast where you get your podcasts - and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group. Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram. 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. Follow Gawain on Linkedin. Host Mick Coyle is on X/Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group. 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 Follow host Mick Coyle on Twitter/X Instagram and Linkedin, and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group

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. Follow host Mick Coyle on Twitter/X, Instagram, Linkedin and get video previews of our guests on the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group 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. Follow Mick on Twitter and Instagram, and get video previews of the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group 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 Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. Get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group 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. You can get video previews of each week's guests on the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group Follow host Mick Coyle on Twitter/X Instagram and Linkedin 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. Pic Credit © Alamy Find out more about Samaritans Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter/X, Instagram and Linkedin. You can get video previews of all our guests on the MHM Facebook Group

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 Follow Mick Coyle on X/Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin, and get video previews of each week's guests on the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group

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 Follow Mick on X/Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin Get video previews of the week's guests on the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group 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. Follow award-winning host Mick Coyle on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Linkedin. Get video previews of each week's guests on the Mental Health Monday Facebook group.

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. Follow Mick on Twitter/X, Instagram, and get video previews of each week's guest on the MHM Facebook Group Pic credit : pixabay

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.” Pic credit: Unsplash 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 Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter, Instagram, and get video previews of guests on FaceBook and Linkedin.

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. Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter/X and Instagram, and get video previews of guests on the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group

Photo credit © Alamy 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" Follow Mick Coyle on X, Instagram and get video previews of MHM guests on the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group 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. Get video previews of each week's guests on the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group TOPICS: Depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation