"I’m a man and no less of a man for admitting ‘I’m not okay’ and for openly talking about the constant struggle and battle I face with myself every single day"

Joe Plumb - Public Figure

INSPIRING BOOKS

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May 2
12 min

The Struggle Continues 2nd Excerpt - Prologue

On the 8th anniversary of his first therapy session, Paul gives a 2nd excerpt from, The Struggle Continues sharing how it all started.

Apr 25
6 min

The Struggle Continues Excerpt - Foreword

In The Struggle Continues, Paul tells the story of C-PTSD, the life that led to it, and the long, hard road back to health.

Apr 23
4 min

Hundreds of Hertfordshire children hospitalised by mental health conditions

The true number may be even higher, as some figures have been suppressed by the NHS to protect patient confidentiality.

Apr 11
6 min

Living With PTSD - Who Am I Behind This Mask?

“So, tell me a little about yourself.” Do you dread these words? Do you avoid new people because of where a simple introduction might lead?

Apr 8
4 min

Difficult roads to beautiful destinations

I’m a man and no less of a man for admitting ‘I’m not okay’ and for openly talking about the constant struggles & battle I face with myself.

Apr 8
3 min

'Recovery' - A Misleading Word

Recovery is a word we often hear. “You will recover from this” But what does it mean to recover?

Apr 3
3 min

Counselling for officers should do more to prevent mental health issues, says former prison officer

In 2019, almost 2,000 prison officers took absences from work in England and Wales, due mental health and pressures from work.

Mar 31
3 min

The Importance Of Student-Lead Mental Health Initiatives

With so much uncertainty over the past year, students’ mental health is facing its own pandemic.

Mar 27
3 min

An Open Letter On Harry & Meghan

So many spread the #BeKind and #MentalHealthMatters messages but it seems like those messages have just been forgotten.

Mar 18
4 min

COVID 19 - The Devastating Impact Of The Pandemic On Children

Children being referred to the NHS with serious mental health problems has reached a record high.

Mar 17
7 min

Living With PTSD - Please don't tell me I'm brave

Adapting to living in the wake of trauma can mean maybe you aren't ready to hear positive affirmations, and that's ok too.

Mar 17
3 min

'Our Silent Emergency' - Roman Kemp's Documentary on Suicide & Mental Health

Roman Kemp's documentary follows Roman as he explores the mental health and suicide crisis gripping young men across the Country.

Mar 3
4 min

Post lockdown anxiety - Facing the world again

There is a fear of not just getting back to the way we used to live, but the mental struggles that come with working at such a fast pace.

Feb 25
7 min

Living With PTSD - So, now what Mr Johnson?

There are an estimated 506,000 frontline NHS Staff. 40% of that is over 200,000 people potentially facing their own personal version of hell

Feb 21
15 min

Living With PTSD - I Never Wanted To Die.

After a lifetime surrounded by suicide and drowning in suicidal thoughts, I just wanted the pain to stop. I usually try and write my...

Feb 19
5 min

How it took a global crisis to shine a light upon a drowning system

This pandemic of the mind is affecting our colleagues, neighbours, loved ones and our children. We do not need to suffer in silence anymore.

Feb 10
2 min

Self-harm among children & young people has doubled in six years

Finding comes as experts highlight huge impact of Covid-19 pandemic on young people’s mental health.

Feb 3
9 min

Pandemic Stories: Lockdowns & Loneliness

Amongst the many things we'd all love to see the back of, I think we're all universally fed-up with the phrase "grim milestone".

Feb 3
1 min

The Conversation with George from Sheppard

The Conversation with George Sheppard from the Australian band Sheppard.

Jan 27
2 min

Pandemic Stories - Doug Woodward

Finding new walks and awaiting the Spring with the birds and butterflies and the warmth of the sun. This is what gets me through lockdown.

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