“Your leg’s broken? Can I get you a sticking plaster? Honestly, I really do care. I want you to be well. I need you to get better. Take the
Read moreRandal Charlton presenting at Tedx Talk Detroit 2011 – “tell the truth and it will set you free”. Our good friend Randal talks confidence, failure, personal tragedy, and the fight
Read more…if you’ve not read it yet, you can now, get a copy of Personnel Today (20th March) to read Amy McDonald’s article.
Read moreTW #triggerwarning This blog contains discussion of sensitive issues. Each year in early March, mental health organisations around the United Kingdom work to promote awareness of self-harm and reduce the
Read moreI used to give myself ‘eating rules’ – ‘Only fruit for lunch!’ ‘One sweet thing per day!’ ‘…and not before 4 o’clock!’ Both bulimia and anorexia played their parts. I
Read moreThe first week of March is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Perhaps apt timing as mental health services across the United Kingdom are reporting a higher rate and severity of Eating
Read moreThere’s nothing we like better than knowing that we’ve been heard and understood, especially when we’re struggling with the day to day, perhaps with stress or mental health issues. Active
Read moreWhat we think affects how we feel. We think sad, we feel sad. With this in mind, who’s bright idea was it to name the third Monday of the month
Read moreThroughout the #Give Yourself A Gift Campaign we’ve highlighted why taking some time for ourselves every day is a priority – it strengthens our mental health and well-being, enabling us to engage
Read moreWe’re Headtorch, experts in workplace mental health … We’re delighted to launch our new video. Workplace mental health solutions for all levels of staff. Proven results from clients and academic
Read moreRip up your band-aids
“Your leg’s broken? Can I get you a sticking plaster? Honestly, I really do care. I want you to be well. I need you to get better. Take the plaster!” Not helpful is it? Yet, in relation to mental health at work, we hear it time and time again. Businesses rushing in to deliver […]
Ted Talk: Randal Charlton – Failure & Confidence
Randal Charlton presenting at Tedx Talk Detroit 2011 – “tell the truth and it will set you free”. Our good friend Randal talks confidence, failure, personal tragedy, and the fight back. An amazing story of strength, wellbeing and mental health.
How to manage mental health in a time of uncertainty
…if you’ve not read it yet, you can now, get a copy of Personnel Today (20th March) to read Amy McDonald’s article.
Dr Linda Craig: On Self-harm
TW #triggerwarning This blog contains discussion of sensitive issues. Each year in early March, mental health organisations around the United Kingdom work to promote awareness of self-harm and reduce the stigma around it that can prevent individuals seeking support. Self-harm is a broad term which refers to a person deliberately causing harm or injury to […]
Take 5 sugars in your coffee!
I used to give myself ‘eating rules’ – ‘Only fruit for lunch!’ ‘One sweet thing per day!’ ‘…and not before 4 o’clock!’ Both bulimia and anorexia played their parts. I saw a doctor, an unforgettable experience. “How much are you eating? How often are you eating? Do you take sugar in your coffee?” “No,” I […]