I’m going to give my head a clear out
Angie Strachan, performance poet extraordinaire, is back! Enjoy this HeadVlog. I’m going to give my head a clear out from Headtorch on Vimeo. You can get LinkedIn with Angie here
Read moreLots and lots and lots and lots
Bring down the balloons, put away that piñata. Divide up that cake, and take down the celebrations. 10th October, World Mental Health Day is over for another year Here at
Read moreThe Guessing Game in Glasgow for SMHAFF
“Have you asked anyone for help?” “Asked them all – psychiatrists, nurses, doctors. I’m in the land of mystery, working everything out myself – it’s a guessing game.”
Read more“Invest in Your Staff’s Mental Health” – Amy McDonald writes in The Herald
Great article here from Amy! The Herald – “Invest in Staff’s Mental Health”
Read moreSticks and stones will break my bones but…
Do you know the recommendations for how many times a week you should exercise? Could you tell me how often you should brush your teeth? What about what you should
Read moreAmy McDonald makes The Huffington Post
Breaking news – Amy McDonald, CEO and Founder of Headtorch writes for the Huffington Post! Amy talks about the importance of taking action on mental health at work – “doing
Read moreUnderstanding Compliance or doing like Yoda said
This week I, resident HeadBlogger, am continuing my chat with Steven Murray, because we had so much to talk about it couldn’t possibly all fit in just the single Head
Read moreCelebrate Mental Health at Work
World Mental Health Day is 10th October, and to celebrate this we are asking everybody to send photos of themselves with their hands in the air to say “I have
Read moreEvery Dog Has Its Day
HeadBlog is delighted to have guest Vlogger Angie Strachan treat us with her performance poetry – enjoy and share Angie has a keen interest in raising awareness of Mental
Read moreI’m Coming Back On Monday
Today I’m talking with Steven Murray, who plays the character of Derek in The Guessing Game I first heard Steven’s story – a long battle with mental ill-health, substance abuse
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Wellbeing Hour with Paul Sheerin
“Engineering a Healthy Working Life” Paul Sheerin is CEO of Scottish Engineering. He has previously held senior and international roles with companies such as Polaroid and B&W Diamond Power. Working at the top levels of international companies led to the inevitable pressures and long hours associated with these roles. Join us and hear Paul’s story, […]
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Why saying ‘Ski and Do’ makes the difference
The last time I’d skied abroad with my sister was just before the pandemic turned our world upside down – two whole years ago. This year, we were up for it big time and we weren’t disappointed. The snow was magic and the warm sun shone out of the radiant blue sky every single day. Let me […]
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Senior Leaders Event: Mental Health – The Competitive Advantage
Mental Health – The Competitive Advantage An Event for Senior Leaders 17:30 – 20:00, 27th April 2022 Keystone Law 48 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1JF Cost free Register Here Join us for this interactive event, opened by Jane Wheeler, with Geoff McDonald, Amy McDonald, and Angus Robinson. Together, we will consider: why mental health must […]
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Wellbeing = Performance
The Thursday Wellbeing Hour with Stephen McAllister Poor performing division to one of the best Mental health absence reduced by 300% Dramatic increase in performance levels … in one year Stephen has a wealth of knowledge in applying wellbeing & mental health initiatives in the workplace. He understands how this works and its impact on […]
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1st Thursday Wellbeing Hour – Writing for Wellbeing
Join us for the 1st Thursday Wellbeing Hour Writing for wellbeing – learn how to free write Register here 3rd February 2022 12 – 1pm with Ali McDowall The Positive Planners Come and listen to Ali’s insights on how we can empower ourselves through the written word Register Here Ali McDowall is the Co-Founder […]
@HeadtorchAmy Looking forward to this, going to be a cracker :)