Now this is something that I am a passionate believer in and yes I my top lip has donned a hairy growth in the past. The Movember movement is one of the few male focussed campaigns that has really worked, raising the profile of prostrate cancer. I would love a similar focus on mens mentalContinueContinue reading “#depression – Inspiration – #Movember – Lead by shining example – #mentalhealth”
Category Archives: Depression
#depression – He slipped through my fingers while I held him!
You are NOT alone… YOU .. are .. NOT .. alone… Less than five minutes ago I learn that a guy I helped a few weeks ago, when he fell from his delivery van and injured his ankle, has commited suicide. The thing that makes me feel sad, a little angry with myself and wishingContinueContinue reading “#depression – He slipped through my fingers while I held him!”
#depression – Tales of painting fairy princess castles, bows and arrows and friends!
After a slightly challenging day of work this evening has been lovely! It started with the collection of my two little girls, after picking up fuel (and some chocolate for my eldest) we headed for home and tea. The plan for the evening involved the painting of the fairy princess castle that my eldest toddlerContinueContinue reading “#depression – Tales of painting fairy princess castles, bows and arrows and friends!”
#depression – Knowledge Base – Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Updated Sunday 15 February 2026 Mental health is often discussed as if it exists purely in the mind. In reality, our wellbeing rests on much more ordinary, human foundations. How well we sleep. Whether we feel safe. If we belong somewhere. Whether our efforts feel noticed or valued. When these things are broadly in place,ContinueContinue reading “#depression – Knowledge Base – Maslow’s hierarchy of needs”
#depression – A reason to celebrate!…
On the 21st February I set myself a goal to gain 5% body weight as I had lost a fair bit over the previous year. The time scale I gave myself was twelve weeks in which to put on as much muscle as I could while maintaining or improving my overall fitness… Last Thursday wasContinueContinue reading “#depression – A reason to celebrate!…”
#depression – Inspiration – Katharine Welby
A very brave young lady has talked out about her experiences with depression since a teenager. Especially so as Katherine is the daughter of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Listen to her inciteful interview here » I would be really interested to hear your thoughts, either through shared comments or private messages. I cannot emphasise enoughContinueContinue reading “#depression – Inspiration – Katharine Welby”
Reworking Joseph 