In another fascinating episode of Mental Health Monday, host Mick Coyle meets "The Man Coach" James Boardman. After a career as a Royal Marine Commando, James now sets out to help men focus on their goals, find a way to achieve them, and achieve contentment in life. The conversation looks at the impact of the military on James' mindset, and how having a "mission" in life can give people a sense of purpose. You can find out more about James here Join the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group Follow Mick on Twitter  

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Ep 213: The Man Coach James Boardman

Mick is joined by Nadia Craddock and Honey Ross on this week's Mental Health Monday. Nadia is a Body Image Researcher and one half of The Body Protest Podcast Co-host Honey is a body image activist and promotes body positivity. This week we discuss a new study from Bumble which looks at how our thoughts about body image impact our social lives, with 1 in 4 people cancelling social events because of how they feel they look. Pod art credit: Paige Coady / Unsplash Podcast includes a link to finding local mental health services at the end of the programme.

Ep 212: Body Image with Honey Ross and Nadia Craddock

Psychologist Honey Langcaster James is our guest on this week's Mental Health Monday. Honey is here to discuss the findings of a new survey from BT which looks at how people have responded to life in the pandemic. It raises questions about how we connect with people, how we open up about our problems, and where we turn when we look for help. Links to support services are at the end of the podcast. Join the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group Follow @MrMickCoyle on Twitter Podcast art credit: Love Art. Live Art. from Pixabay 

Ep211: Feeling vulnerable with Honey Langcaster-James

Mick is joined by the author of Adoption UK's new barometer report looking into the experiences of young adopted people. Becky Brooks sets out her findings, including the difficulties young adopted people have as a result of a number of factors. Also, Mimi joins the programme to discuss her experience of adoption, and how she needed to take steps to protect her mental health after a suicide attempt. You can read the full report from Adoption UK Follow Mick on Twitter @MrMickCoyle and join the MHM Facebook group 

Ep 210: Adoption UK and mental health - Barometer Report

Mick is joined by Just Like Us ambassador Pippa, alongside CEO Dominic Arnall. LGBT+ charity Just Like Us explored the mental health of young people in the LGBT+ community at the start of School Diversity Week. The results show negative mental health experiences of people in that community are widespread, and that lockdown had a specific impact on young people forced to stay at home during the pandemic. Thanks to Dominic and Pippa for their time. Follow Mick on Twitter @MrMickCoyle Join the Facebook Group Mental Health Monday  

Ep 209: Just Like Us

Mick is joined by Anna Griffith and Megan Peet from the newly named Dramatic Recovery Dramatic Recovery is a socially prescribed service that uses drama as a way of supporting people with mental health concerns. Through lockdown, their Real Talks documentary shone a spotlight on the lived experience of men, and now we're heading out of lockdown their keen to grow their reputation for creativity, while still being a personal link to their community. They're also on Facebook and Twitter Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter @MrMickCoyle and join the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group  

Ep 208: Dramatic Recovery with Anna & Megan

Mick Coyle is joined by Kahra Wayland-Larty from Youth Access to discuss the Fund the Hubs campaign form a coalition of mental health services aimed at young peopleMind, The Children's Society, Young Minds, Young Access, the Centre for Mental Health and the Children & Young People's Mental Health coalition are all calling for sustainably funded drop-in centres across England for all 11-25 year olds to attend.Get more details on the Fund The Hubs campaign here.Follow @mrmickcoyle on twitter, or email mick.coyle@bauermedia.co.ukWhy not join the Mental Health Monday Facebook Group?Image from Priscilla Du Preez / Unsplash 

Ep 207: Fund The Hubs with Youth Access

Mick returns to Paul's Place in Liverpool to revisit Agnes & Joe Williams alongside fellow co-founder Kathy Devlin.Paul's Place was set up as a suicide bereavement service, and its success has seen it secure some Lottery funding, and now The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.Mick was able to visit in person after covid rules were relaxed, but social distancing was maintained throughout using a stethoscopic microphone.Links to local mental health services at the end of the podcast.QAVS image from gov.uk 

Ep 206: Paul's Place get Royal approval

Mick meets a couple of famous faces on this week's Podcast.Harry Judd from McFly and I'm a Celeb, Hollyoaks and X Factor star Jake Quickenden open up about their experience of battling against anxiety, and share hints and tips to find a way through.You can find more information about your mental health via Every Mind Matters.The book Harry discusses is available here, in support of the Mental Health FoundationThere are links to other mental health services at the end of the podcast.Follow Mick on Twitter @MrMickCoyle and join the Mental Health Monday Facebook group 

Ep 205: Jake Quickenden and Harry Judd talk anxiety

Mick Coyle meets Chief Clinical Officer of Kooth.com Dr Lynne Green.Kooth has published its annual "State of the Nation's Mental Health" report looking at the demands placed on their services in the last 12 months.It is one of the first reports that looks at the impact of the pandemic on the nation's mental health, from young to old.You can read the report in full here  and listen to the podcast for Dr Lynne's expert analysis.

Ep 204: Kooth.com "Pulse Report" with Dr Lynne Green

Mick Coyle is joined by Victoria Hornby on this week's #MentalHealthMonday Podcast.Victoria is the CEO behind the company which provides the SHOUT mental health support service.This year they were the key signposting tool for the Mental Health Minute - a 60 second broadcast, which went out on every UK radio station.Victoria talks about the success of the service, and what happens when you access it, by texting SHOUT to 85258.A full list of services to find mental health support are included at the end of the podcast.

Ep 203: Shout & The Mental Health Minute

Mick is joined by TV personality and mental health advocate Katie Piper.Katie's been looking at the results of a new survey that suggest life in lockdown has been beneficial to some people, who are now concerned about life post-pandemic.The conversation raises the issue of returning to "normal" and how we can make time for ourselves each day to better our own mental healthPicture Credit: PA Images

Ep 202: 30 minutes to yourself, with Katie Piper

Mick Coyle is joined by CALM CEO Simon Gunning in episode 201 of #MentalHealthMonday.Simon is here to discuss the new "Body Talks" campaign looking at how men feel about their appearance.The results of a new survey, collected alongside Instagram, offer a major insight into a previously taboo subject.Get the latest on the project through the CALM website 

Ep 201: CALM Body Talks with CEO Simon Gunning

It's Episode 200 of Mental Health Monday!Mick continues to discuss important issues with different guests each week, and this week is no different.Matty Caine from the First Person Project is our guest for episode 200. He discusses his "socially progressive" mental health service, and the difference he believes it can make in the community.We look at how a whole community can play a part in someone's individual health journey, and how lessons learned from the pandemic can help us all move forward together.The end of the podcast lists mental health services you can reach out to if you need support.

Ep 200 The First Person Project

Mick is joined by Jane Rosso, Psychological Lead for the FireFighter's Charity.A new survey from Mind Blue Light found 2/3 fire service personnel say their mental health has been negatively impacted by the pandemic.1 in 5 describe their current mental health state as "poor" or "very poor".FireFighter's Charity Support phoneline 0800 3898820Or visit the website for more information 

Ep 199: The FireFighter's Charity - Coping in a pandemic

Winner - Virgin Money Giving Mind Media Awards 2018 Winner - Bupa Mind Media Awards 2019 Journalist Mick Coyle explores a different aspect of mental wellbeing and looks at what help is on offer for people who are suffering with various issues on the mental health spectrum. And every Tuesday Mick is joined by Chasing The Stigma's Jake Mills for Mental Health Extra. Produced by John Fogarty.

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