Who we run with, the language we hear, feeling part of or not part of the pack is an essential aspect of good mental health. If you have a supportive set of people around you, even when your ears are flapping, when you're down and unable to connect to others they will still be there. Poor mental health creates its own internal dialogue, thoughts of low self worth and inadequacy run rife. So when the internal noise is deafening, it matters enormously what you hear, and feel, f

A fantastic evening last night at YO! Sushi White City in conjunction with Movember & Countertalk Hosted by Alyson Hancock, Assoc. CIPD from Yo!, and Sarah Coghlan from Movember, there was an open and honest appraisal of the challenges hospitality has in addressing mental health issues in the industry. Minding Minds is really proud to be on this journey with Yo ! - we will be rolling out a programme next year that will see every single GM trained as a Mental Health First Aid

'Where’s Your Head At?' – is a campaign calling for first aid regulations to be amended to ensure that provision is made for both mental, as well as physical, first aid in the workplace. “Those employers that ignore the issue, or who undermine the mental health of their staff, risk not only the health of the people who work for them but the wealth of their business and the health of the economy as a whole. “ Sarah Hughes CEO Centre for Mental Health If successful, this change

How many times have we said 'Yes' to situations we would much rather have said 'No'? For your average anxiety- free person such errors wouldn't be the major quicksands that our minds make them, so for us saying 'No' first and foremost, not having to go back and repair the mistake is paramount. Let's look at the anxiety tree that can grow out of such a simple error but firstly we should look at why it happens in the first place. I am with a good friend and their friend that I

The second day of the course where we will cover new ground but excitingly wrap up and certify you ready to deliver Mental Health First Aid support to your colleagues. Session 1 Day Two What is an anxiety disorder? First aid for anxiety disorders Crisis first aid after a traumatic event Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders Cognitive distortions and CBT Personality disorders Eating disordersSelf-harm Session 2 Day Two What is psych