Mental Health
Sabina’s story: How I’m coping after losing my father to suicide
In 2009, when I was 18 years old, my father took his own life. He stepped in front of a high-speed train, two minutes from our house at 7:30am. He left a hand-written note to my mum and I reading, “I’m sorry…but I’m mad”. I will never forget the moment the police knocked on our […]
Julian’s Story: “The stigma that still surrounds mental illness is remarkable – it impacts on how I live my life”
I am never completely free of depression, even when I’m well. Every day involves some form of confrontation with depressive symptoms. Some days are easier than others but respite remains for me something to work towards. I have had a relationship with depression for as long as I can remember. When I eventually sought […]
Our day with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Last Friday, Mental Health Foundation staff had the honour of meeting their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as part of a Royal visit to the city of Dundee. Chris O’Sullivan shares his thoughts on a positive and productive day.
How effective can mobile games be for alleviating anxiety?
Janice Sinson Award winner Quynh Pham shares her story of evaluating a mobile game which claims to help alleviate anxiety, panic and hyperventilation:
The benefits of great line management and good mental health in the workplace
The line management relationship is key to mental health in the workplace. Good line management can reap dividends which are far more than financial, says Chris O’Sullivan.
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