Catch the sunshine
Last week I had the ambition to write a mental health manifesto, a practical guide to good mental health. Yet I never got around to writing it; I wasn’t feeling
Read moreThe Bigger Bolder Shorter Smarter Headtorch WORKS Trailer
Prepare yourself for the bigger bolder shorter smarter Headtorch WORKS trailer. Headtorch WORKS is our dramatic e-learning system on behaviours, mental health and well-being at work. On average mental
Read moreMental Health – a Load of B****cks?
Guest entry in the HeadBlog from Angus Robinson, it’s a good’un! I am having lunch with a highly successful business owner; we are talking about what I’m up to. I
Read moreINCOMING MESSAGE FROM THE BIG GIANT HEADBLOGGER
This week I’m looking backwards in order to move forwards. Thinking about how my brief encounter with Headtorch is an opportunity to reconsider my own values and approaches. It is
Read moreAre your ANTIDOTES in place?
In Headtorch WORKS, our dramatic e-learning programme, we follow Matt’s story. At the Doctor, he says: “Doctor I can’t go back. Work’s calling me all the time. I didn’t want to
Read moreDavid Dimbleandy meets Headtorch
Hello! I usually sit downstairs, at South Block’s reception, and after sending out some overworked emails when I should have been writing my magnum opus I’m a Social Media Associate.
Read moreThe Guessing Game – the life of a mental health carer
The Triangle of Care advocates best practise when it comes to the inclusion and recognition of carers as equal and active partners in the care team. Without the Triangle
Read moreDo you know the 7 key problems that face mental health carers?
The Guessing Game reveals the answers and much more. An original drama, developed from real-life experiences is at the heart of this learning and development session which stops and starts
Read morePut your hand up if you’ve got mental health!
“Everyone should have their hand in the air because we’re all somewhere on the mental health spectrum or continuum and where we are today may well be different from where
Read moreWhat do you do when faced with a colleague’s mental health issues?
What do you do when a colleague of yours is unwell with stress or mental health problems? Research for our new dramatic e-learning programme Headtorch WORKS, found that many people:
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Who’s the Gold Medal winner?
Simone Biles pulled out of the Olympics due to her mental health. She felt able to speak up and speak out publicly. This is a great day to celebrate her ability to be open and to say (sic), “No, I’m not feeling well so I need to stop and look after myself.” Is this something […]
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Motorbikes & Mental Health
“When you say the words “physical health” they conjure up positive thoughts. I like to think about mental health in the same way. To me, mental health means feeling great, it means I’m on top of things, life is good, I’m having fun and feeling fit. Like physical health, looking after mental health takes conscious effort, […]
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Stephen McAllister on Mental Health
“Mental health for me means being able to remain calm and focused when under pressure, while maintaining a sense of perspective whether things are going well or not so well. It’s about being able to bounce back when faced with a difficult challenge. It’s about connection with family and friends, celebrating their success and achievements. […]
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Paul Douglas, VP Volvo CE & MD Terex Trucks – July’s 1st Thursday Event
Paul Douglas, VP Volvo CE & MD Terex Trucks is our guest speaker at our 1st Thursday event – 1st July, 12 noon for 1 hour. He’s talking on “Striking the Balance – supporting the wellbeing of on site & remote teams” The format is: Paul will talk for about 20 minutes, we’ll go into […]
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Self-Awareness – Nick Payne
Nick Payne talks about: Self-Awareness, everyday tips to supporting people’s mental health at work At June’s First Thursday Wellbeing Hour Nick Payne, On Sales Trade Director at Budweiser Budvar UK Ltd, wowed us with his straight forward approach to self-awareness. Here’s just one example for you: Ask someone you work with – preferably not your best buddy – for feedback. We […]
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