In the news -2015: when music destroyed mental health stigma

Last January, East 17 singer Brian Harvey posted a video online. Filmed in a brick-walled alleyway, it showed the musician smashing up his own platinum discs before delivering a short explanation to the camera: “That’s what I think of your fucking music industry.” Harvey, it emerged, had reached a point of despair with a businessContinue reading "In the news -2015: when music destroyed mental health stigma"

#depression – Red the blood of angry men…

Red - the blood of angry men! Black - the dark of ages past! Red - a world about to dawn! Black - the night that ends at last! There is nothing quite like driving into work on a bright winters morning with the windows down, wind in your hair, and singing, loud and clear,Continue reading "#depression – Red the blood of angry men…"

#depression – Acknowledge the passing of anger and sadness…

We tend to notice the arising of anger and sadness, but how often do we acknowledge their passing? Another very thought provoking message from the Headspace app that I use for daily meditation. Find out more at Headspace.com

#depression – ReworkingJoseph breaks the 100 follower mark!

Well what a morning ... the merry band of followers has broken the 100 mark today! So a very big thank you to all those who have clicked the like button or even added my little space on the web to their following list. Most of all I hope that my thoughts and sharing hereContinue reading "#depression – ReworkingJoseph breaks the 100 follower mark!"

#depression – What are you..?

We are not what we do, what we wear, or even what we think. Meditation reminds us that our true nature is beyond all of this. An interesting point of view here. One that I struggle really to fully understand. It does make me question who and what I am. Both to myself as wellContinue reading "#depression – What are you..?"

New Year’s Resolution Ideas To Enhance Your Mental Health

This article just goes to reinforce all the good advice... sleep well, eat well, communicate well, be altruistic, exercise, look for new opportunities and keep up with your loved ones...