Author Archives: Joseph H-J

Back into the chemical abys #depression

This is a personal note from me to… well whoever is out there… Winter is coming Knowing that autumn and winter were coming I made my preparations early. Having finished with the antidepressants back in spring the summer had come as a boon. Things looked to be going well. A new relationship bloomed unexpectadly, myContinueContinue reading “Back into the chemical abys #depression”

Child mental health money not making frontline – report #mentalhealth #health

Money earmarked to boost mental health provision for children in England is failing to make it to front-line services, a new report suggests. The government last year pledged £1.4bn for child mental health by 2020, but a report says millions of pounds is being used to offset NHS cuts elsewhere. Specialist teams are also turningContinueContinue reading “Child mental health money not making frontline – report #mentalhealth #health”

Are You Having Suicidal Thoughts? Here’s how to develop a safety plan

Suicidal thoughts is not something we really talk about. I know that this can be uncomfortable but it is essential that we do talk about it. 9.3 million Americans have had suicidal thoughts in the past year. Having suicidal thoughts is not uncommon and should not be a source of shame, but isn’t something toContinueContinue reading “Are You Having Suicidal Thoughts? Here’s how to develop a safety plan”

Can YOU help me … I’m about to learn about … living #spherically? 

So what do YOU know about living spherically and can you help explain it to me?  I’ve just read about a person living spherically and found this quote, that’s all I know… “You have to live spherically – in many directions. Never lose your childish enthusiasm – and things will come your way.” Federico FelliniContinueContinue reading “Can YOU help me … I’m about to learn about … living #spherically? “

5 magic questions to improve your life #inspireme

Originally posted on Silver Linings:  “You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.” – Naguib Mahfouz (Nobel Prize Winner)  My parents used to call me their “question box.” I would drive them crazy, asking questions about everything. If they said theContinueContinue reading “5 magic questions to improve your life #inspireme”