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  • Ep 332: Autism, ADHD, art and me - Sarah's story

    Ep 332: Autism, ADHD, art and me - Sarah's story
    Aug 12 2024
    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.

    Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter/X, Linkedin and Instagram - and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group.

    TOPICS: ADHD, Autism, OCD, Eating Disorders, Suicide, neurodiversity, help and support, mental health awareness, art therapy
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    33 m
  • Ep 331: Finding Happiness when it hurts - with Lisa Brett

    Ep 331: Finding Happiness when it hurts - with Lisa Brett
    Jul 29 2024
    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
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    30 m
  • Ep 330: TV star Matt Johnson and Rugby's Ugo Monye talk Movember

    Ep 330: TV star Matt Johnson and Rugby's Ugo Monye talk Movember
    Jul 22 2024
    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
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    25 m
  • Ep 329: Tackling low self-esteem with Henna Mistry and BACP

    Ep 329: Tackling low self-esteem with Henna Mistry and BACP
    Jul 1 2024
    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
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    51 m
  • Ep 328: Owen from Race Across the World's new mental health journey

    Ep 328: Owen from Race Across the World's new mental health journey
    Jun 24 2024
    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
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    29 m
  • Ep 327: #JoolsLaw with Ellen Roome

    Ep 327: #JoolsLaw with Ellen Roome
    May 28 2024
    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.
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    30 m
  • Ep 326: Running a marathon every day for Samaritans - with James Cooper

    Ep 326: Running a marathon every day for Samaritans - with James Cooper
    May 20 2024
    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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    32 m
  • Ep 325: Embers the Dragon launch with 'Mr Koala' Nigel Clarke from CBBC

    Ep 325: Embers the Dragon launch with 'Mr Koala' Nigel Clarke from CBBC
    May 13 2024
    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
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    20 m