When the cool night air is clear that is when I shall be found, Pacing the lanes and byways by the light of the moon. Trusting each step in the gloom to fate and a keen eye, The squelch of muddy puddles underfoot tells of my progress, The soft jingle of the front door keyContinueContinue reading “The Midnight Runner”
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Inspiration – Elliot Hulse on Depression
Hello everyone and how are we all doing? I was pointed in the direction of Elliot Hulses’s YouTube channel and discovered this intriguing look at depression and why it may be seen to be a positive thing overall… See what you think https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wgpvi83CXjY
In the news – Blue Monday? Everything’s black for the suicide whisperers
The third Monday in January is typically known as the most depressing day of the year. Following the excitement of Christmas, your money is spent and it’s dark, cold and miserable outside but at least you’ve got the mental health to bounce back. For many, anxiety does not wait for a single day in January.ContinueContinue reading “In the news – Blue Monday? Everything’s black for the suicide whisperers”
In the news – Guide to International Men’s Day #depression #InternationalMensDay
Today is International Men’s Day – MPs are holding a debate to mark the occasion and highlight the issue of male suicide rates. There has been some controversy, however… Why do men need their own day? Surely every day is international men’s day, say the critics. The UK organisers of International Men’s Day disagree andContinueContinue reading “In the news – Guide to International Men’s Day #depression #InternationalMensDay”
In the news – Is machismo the cause of the male suicide emergency?
Now if you can get past the political rancour in this article from the Daily Telegraph there are some very good points. Plus, yet more shocking statistics. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says Britain is too macho and it’s causing men to commit suicide, but maybe he’s not man enough to tackle men’s issues, writes GlenContinueContinue reading “In the news – Is machismo the cause of the male suicide emergency?”
In the news – Two in five British men have considered suicide – and many never discuss their feelings
A new study found 41% of those who thought about ending their lives had never talked about it with anyone else About two in five British men have contemplated taking their own lives, according to new research by a male suicide prevention charity. The Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm) study found 42% of men agedContinueContinue reading “In the news – Two in five British men have considered suicide – and many never discuss their feelings”
Poem – On a hope and a prayer – #depression
Looking through an old journal I have found this short poem written roughly a month before being diagnosed with depression… On a Hope and a Prayer Joseph Hempleman-Jones 12 December 2012 Hope springs eternal, Or so they say. Well I hope and pray for the coming of another day. I love my girls with allContinueContinue reading “Poem – On a hope and a prayer – #depression”
In the news – Austerity cuts are causing mental distress and are linked to rise in suicides, health professionals warn – #Depression
But for government cuts, Mark Wood, a mentally ill young man, might not have died. And with suicide rates continuing to rise, austerity measures are costing more minds and lives every day. Mary O’Hara wonders why the system doesn’t care When Mark Wood was found dead in his home in August 2013 it could have beenContinueContinue reading “In the news – Austerity cuts are causing mental distress and are linked to rise in suicides, health professionals warn – #Depression”
#depression – In the news – Movember is nearly here!
Most of you will have heard of Movember… in case you are one of the few who haven’t it is a charitable event that happens annually where men grow moustaches to raise money for good causes linked to mens’ health. Initially aimed at raising funds and awareness of prostrate cancer the charity foundation has branchedContinueContinue reading “#depression – In the news – Movember is nearly here!”
In the news – What the music you listen to could say about your mental health
The study has revealed that those who frequently listen to sad or aggressive music may experience higher anxiety The music people listen to could give a clue as to their mental health. Researchers tested the neural activity of participants as they tuned in to happy, sad or fearful sounding music. After recording the results, theContinueContinue reading “In the news – What the music you listen to could say about your mental health”
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