Mental Health Monday

Mick Coyle

"The home of the UK's conversation about mental health" Winner - Mind Media Awards Radio Programme of the Year 2018 & 2019 Shortlisted - Mind Media Awards Journalist of the Year 2017 & 2019 Winner - Commercial Radio News Awards News Coverage of the Year 2022 Winner Commercial Radio News Awards Best News Special 2022 Mick Coyle is one of UK media's leading voices on mental health. Since 2017, he has been exploring different aspects of mental health and well-being with guests sharing their lived experiences every Monday. More than 275 episodes of Mental Health Monday are now available to listen to for free. Mick regularly speaks to leading UK mental health services, to help signpost people to services if they're experiencing difficulties. mick.coyle@bauermedia.co.uk for any podcast enquiries. You are not alone if you are struggling with your mental health. If you need to seek support, find services close to you by visiting http://www.hubofhope.co.uk or speak to your GP. You can call Samaritans on 116 123 or Text SHOUT to 85258. Don't suffer in silence. Podcast presented by Mick Coyle. Special thanks to John Fogarty and Lizzi Doyle read less

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Ep 342: "I opened my home to strangers" - Ananya's Home Café

Ep 342: "I opened my home to strangers" - Ananya's Home Café

Mick Coyle meets Ananya Sharma on this week's podcast. After arriving in London from India, thousands of miles away from friends and family, Ananya experienced loneliness - and wanted to do something about it. She opened the doors to her home to create the Home Café, where people in situations like hers could come together over a coffee and a cake. Ananya and Mick are speaking as a new survey by Breville find 2/3 people regularly experience loneliness in their daily lives, with 28% feeling unable to reach out for support. Ananya's journey is an inspiring one and I'm sure you'll feel differently about connections you've lost, or friends you'd like to get back in touch with after hearing the conversation. Follow Ananya on TikTok Follow host Mick Coyle on X/Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin and get video previews of each week's guest on the MHM Facebook Group TOPICS: Loneliness, finding new friends, looking for new friends, losing touch with friends, third place theory, Breville report into loneliness

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Ep 342: "I opened my home to strangers" - Ananya's Home Café

Ep 342: "I opened my home to strangers" - Ananya's Home Café

Mick Coyle meets Ananya Sharma on this week's podcast. After arriving in London from India, thousands of miles away from friends and family, Ananya experienced loneliness - and wanted to do something about it. She opened the doors to her home to create the Home Café, where people in situations like hers could come together over a coffee and a cake. Ananya and Mick are speaking as a new survey by Breville find 2/3 people regularly experience loneliness in their daily lives, with 28% feeling unable to reach out for support. Ananya's journey is an inspiring one and I'm sure you'll feel differently about connections you've lost, or friends you'd like to get back in touch with after hearing the conversation. Follow Ananya on TikTok Follow host Mick Coyle on X/Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin and get video previews of each week's guest on the MHM Facebook Group TOPICS: Loneliness, finding new friends, looking for new friends, losing touch with friends, third place theory, Breville report into loneliness

Ep 341: The Big Mental Health Report - with the Centre for Mental Health

Ep 341: The Big Mental Health Report - with the Centre for Mental Health

It's time to look at the big picture when it comes to mental health in this country. To help Mick Coyle do just that is a new report from Centre for Mental Health and Mind, titled "The Big Mental Health Report: 2024". It sets out the state of the country when it comes to mental health and paints a clear picture of the challenges we face - as well as offering recommendations on how to start solving those issues. CMH Chief Exec Andy Bell is our guest - as we delve into the stats, and find out more about where we're going wrong, and what we can do about it. Follow Mick Coyle on X, Linkedin and Instagram. You can also track him down on BlueSky and Threads under the name @MrMickCoyle Get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group page TOPICS: UK Mental health statistics, mental health data, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, how common are mental health problems? mental health issues

Ep 340: "The Lost City": preventing suicide in the construction industry

Ep 340: "The Lost City": preventing suicide in the construction industry

Journalist Mick Coyle is discussing the shocking statistics around suicide in the construction industry this week. Stats from a new "Lost City" campaign show there have been 7000 deaths by suicide by construction workers in the last decade. That's the equivalent of enough people to build 150,000 homes, three schools and a hospital - a so-called "Lost City". Mick meets Joe Baker from Second City Screed Ltd to hear about life on the frontline for construction staff. Joe has his own mental health journey to share. Then we'll speak to Gavin Crane from Band of Builders, whose work is all about arresting these numbers and preventing future deaths. Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter/X, Instagram and Linkedin, and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group Wider signposting is provided at the end of the podcast TOPICS: Why are there so many suicides in the building sector, suicide prevention, suicide in the construction sector, getting help for suicide in the construction industry

Ep 339: Coping after suicide and finding hope in the darkness with Sadie

Ep 339: Coping after suicide and finding hope in the darkness with Sadie

Journalist and Broadcaster Mick Coyle's award-winning Mental Health Monday Podcast turns its attention to life after suicide loss this week. Sadie is on the programme to tell her story. Tragically, Sadie's brother Alex took his own life in 2023, and she's been navigating a sense of grief and loss. We'll explore that journey, but also how her experiences have helped shape her own attitude to mental health, and how she hopes she can be part of a future without stigma and taboo. Sadie mentions CALM in the conversation - the suicide prevention charity are currently fundraising through the latest Omaze competition, which you can get details on via their website. Signposting to mental health services is provided at the end of each episode of Mental Health Monday. Follow Mick Coyle on X/Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group TOPICS: Suicide, Suicide loss, bereavement, grief, hope after suicide, support after suicide, mental health journey

Ep 338: World Mental Health Day 2024 - workplace mental health in the spotlight

Ep 338: World Mental Health Day 2024 - workplace mental health in the spotlight

Presenter and Journalist Mick Coyle is joined by CEO of CALM Simon Gunning for World Mental Health Day 2024. This year's theme is mental health in the workplace, so Mick and Simon talk about the reasons businesses need to take this issue seriously - for social AND financial reasons. You can read more about the benefits of encouraging positive mental health in the workplace, as well as links to resources for businesses and more on the Where's Your Head At? campaign for mental health first aiders in this article created by Mick Coyle CALM are also partnering with Omaze in their latest competition to raise money for their live-saving services. There are signposting links to mental health services provided at the end of each episode. TOPICS: World Mental Health Day 2024, Theme of World Mental Health Day, dealing with burnout, coping with stress at work, ways to improve staff wellbeing, suicide prevention, mental health awareness

Ep 337: Where have all my friends gone? How to make friends with Max Dickins

Ep 337: Where have all my friends gone? How to make friends with Max Dickins

Mick is talking about the results of a new survey which shine a light on our relationship with friendships. How many friends do you have? Data suggests while we have plenty of mates in younger years, those numbers soon start to fade away. So why do we struggle to make friends in later life? It was easy when we were children, but what is holding us back now? Author and Comedian Max Dickins wrote "Billy No Mates: How I realised men have a friendship problem" and joins Mick to talk about his story and how he arrested the decline in friendships he noticed ahead of an upcoming wedding. Find out how to make friends in this illuminating and eye-opening episode of the podcast Find out more about the NOMO survey data Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter/X, on Linkedin and Instagram, and get video preview of each week's guest on the MHM Facebook Group Artwork credit PIXABAY TOPICS: Making friends, how to make friends, losing friends, friendship problems, anxiety, meeting new people, finding new hobbies, talking to strangers

Ep 336: Losing a child to suicide while serving in the armed forces - Trevor's story

Ep 336: Losing a child to suicide while serving in the armed forces - Trevor's story

Journalist Mick Coyle is joined by Trevor Bygate, a former member of the armed forces turn mental health campaigner. Trevor lost his daughter Chloe to suicide in 2014, and now uses his experience to help and support others. He was also diagnosed with PTSD before leaving the army. He works with organisations like the Royal British Legion, Papyrus, and Cruse Bereavement Care, and has undertaken some incredible challenges to raise money for them - keeping Chloe's name at the heart of all he does. You can find Trevor on Linkedin and Twitter. Follow host Mick Coyle on Twitter, Linkedin, and Instagram and get video previews of each week's guests in the MHM Facebook Group TOPICS: #suicide #Suicidebereavement #PTSD #armedforces #papyrus

Ep 335: How to live well, and understand why - with Clarke Carlisle

Ep 335: How to live well, and understand why - with Clarke Carlisle

Mick is joined by ex-professionall footballer turned mental health campaigner Clarke Carlisle. Clarke is back on the show to discuss his new role of COO of It's Mental, and how changing the conversation about mental health - with action to support it - is needed now more than ever. It follows the Darzi report into the state of the NHS, and the news of surging numbers of children and young people needing support. Find out more about It's Mental Wellbeing Collective Note: This episode features some sound issues for reasons explained at the beginning of the podcast. Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter/X, Linkedin and Instagram and get video previews of guests in the MHM Facebook Group TOPICS: Mental Health awareness, suicide prevention, ways to wellness, finding hope, good mental health habits, improving wellness

Ep 334: Latest suicide figures for England and Wales - with Paul Vittles

Ep 334: Latest suicide figures for England and Wales - with Paul Vittles

Mick Coyle takes a look at the latest suicide figures for England and Wales with Paul Vittles ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day 2024. Released in 2024, figures show 6069 deaths were recorded in 2023, the highest rate since 1999. Paul has a long track record of working in the #zerosuicide community, and an incredible insight into how we currently deal with suicide in the UK, and what could be improved if we wanted to genuinely improve it. This summer he was a key part of the #JointheDots tour and you can read about his work in the Zero Suicide Transformation Programme. He's also active on Linkedin. Follow MHM host Mick Coyle on X, Instagram and Linkedin. Get video previews of each guest on the MHM facebook group TOPICS: World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, Suicide, suicide awareness, suicide prevention, suicide figures, suicide inquests, coroners

Ep 333: The life and death of Graham Thorpe and how cricket can respond

Ep 333: The life and death of Graham Thorpe and how cricket can respond

Mick Coyle is joined by Mark Boyns from Opening Up Cricket following the tragic news of the death of England legend Graham Thorpe. Mick and Mark discuss how the family bravely shared the reason for his passing, and how that can be used as a way of opening up a conversation about mental health within the cricketing world and beyond. Podcast art © Alamy Opening Up was set up following the death of a club-mate of Mark's and he now travels the country teaching skills in mental health conversations - both from a cricketing perspective and in wider life. Find out more about Opening Up Cricket and listen to Ep 27 of the podcast to hear more about the reasons it was founded. Follow Mick Coyle on X, Linkedin, and Instagram and get video previews of each guest on the MHM Facebook Group

Ep 332: Autism, ADHD, art and me - Sarah's story

Ep 332: Autism, ADHD, art and me - Sarah's story

Sarah Gustafson is Mick Coyle's guest on Episode 332 of Mental Health Monday. Sarah is founder of A.ur.tistic and a new project called Dopamine Rooms that she set up following her own experience of poor mental health, as well as late diagnosis on autism and ADHD. Sarah uses her love of art and teaching to help people explore their own thoughts and feelings, using her journey as inspiration to help and support others. There's a lot in the conversation - and Sarah sets out how she inspired to be so active in the mental health and neurodiversity space. There are mental health services signposted at the end of the episode. Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter/X, Linkedin and Instagram - and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group. TOPICS: ADHD, Autism, OCD, Eating Disorders, Suicide, neurodiversity, help and support, mental health awareness, art therapy

Ep 331: Finding Happiness when it hurts - with Lisa Brett

Ep 331: Finding Happiness when it hurts - with Lisa Brett

Mick Coyle is joined by author Lisa Brett - who's written a book called "Finding Happiness When It Hurts" Lisa uses her own journey, and the stories of others, to give advice on how to reflect on more difficult times, find positivity in the smallest of places and give yourself a chance to rebuild after grief, loss or trauma. Her book is available now Host Mick Coyle is on Twitter/X, Linkedin and Instagram, and you can get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook page Signposting to mental health is available at the end of each podcast. TOPICS: Finding happiness, loss, grief, trauma, divorce, self-help books

Ep 330: TV star Matt Johnson and Rugby's Ugo Monye talk Movember

Ep 330: TV star Matt Johnson and Rugby's Ugo Monye talk Movember

It might be July - but Movember's fast approaching. The international campaign focussed on men's mental and physical health is nearly upon us once again - and this year there's a big focus on inequality. 2/5 men will die prematurely - but where they live is a key factor to how long they live. Mick has pulled together the main findings of the new Movember report in this article Joining us on the podcast is TV presenter Matt Johnson and Rugby star Ugo Monye - who discuss their own mental health journeys and the challenges they've faced. Photo © Alamy Follow Mick Coyle on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. Get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Page Signposting services are provided at the end of each episode. TOPICS: Suicide, mental health, relationship breakdown, movember, depression, mental health awareness

Ep 329: Tackling low self-esteem with Henna Mistry and BACP

Ep 329: Tackling low self-esteem with Henna Mistry and BACP

Mick Coyle is talking self esteem as a new BACP survey finds half of women are affected by self esteem issues - with body image the biggest factor, followed by social comparisons, careers, and romantic relationships. Joining him on this week's episode is Henna Mistry - who has tackled her own issues with self esteem, and found a way through using a BACP therapist and helping create a new network of community connections through York Girlies Henna's a fantastic guest for anyone who wants to know how self esteem impacts your life, what low self esteem feels like, and how to navigate a way through it. Find out more about the BACP's Burst The Self Doubt project - and how you can make connections with a psychotherapist if you think that's right for you. Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter / X, Instagram, Linkedin and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group TOPICS self esteem, body image, social media, social anxiety, talking therapies, therapy, booking a therapist

Ep 328: Owen from Race Across the World's new mental health journey

Ep 328: Owen from Race Across the World's new mental health journey

Mick Coyle is joined by Owen Wood from Race Across the World Owen - alongside his race partner Alfie - starred in the latest BBC series travelling through the Far East on a tight budget and even tighter timescale. Now he's back in the UK he's teaming up with The Mix - a charity that supports young people through all aspects of life - to further open up the conversation about mental health. On the TV show, Owen shared his own experience of living with anxiety, and how that shaped his junior years. He now wants to use that experience to help others. Check out more from The Mix on their website. Follow Mick Coyle on Instagram, X, and now LinkedIn - and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group TOPICS: Race Across the World, Owen and Alfie, Anxiety, The Mix mental health awareness

Ep 327: #JoolsLaw with Ellen Roome

Ep 327: #JoolsLaw with Ellen Roome

Mick is joined by Ellen Roome on this week's podcast. Ellen's son Jools Sweeney died suddenly in 2022, he was aged 14. A coroner ruled they couldn't register his death as suicide, because there we no signs he intended to take his life. The narrative verdict has left Jools' family with many questions. Ellen's now looking for answers through his social media - to see if that offers any insight into why he's no longer with us, but she's not allowed to access Jools' data. She launched a petition calling for parents to have the right to access their child's social media information and is asking parents to support her cause to create #JoolsLaw. You can support the petition here and use #JoolsLaw on social media Signposting services are included at the end of each episode of the Mental Health Monday Podcast. You can follow host Mick Coyle on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin.

Ep 326: Running a marathon every day for Samaritans - with James Cooper

Ep 326: Running a marathon every day for Samaritans - with James Cooper

Mick Coyle is joined by James Cooper on this week's podcast James is currently running a marathon every single day in 2024. He'll complete 366 between now and the end of the year! He was inspired to take on the challenge as part of his Smilinggg Project, which he set up after having a difficult time with his own mental health in 2014/15. James also lost an uncle to suicide - and will be raising money for Samaritans as part of challenge. We wish him all the very best in his challenge! Here's a link to his fundraising page You can follow him on Instagram Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter/X, Instagram and on Linkedin

Ep 325: Embers the Dragon launch with 'Mr Koala' Nigel Clarke from CBBC

Ep 325: Embers the Dragon launch with 'Mr Koala' Nigel Clarke from CBBC

How do I talk to my child about mental health? Mick is joined by dad and CBBC presenter Nigel Clarke on this week's Mental Health Monday Podcast. Nigel is lending his voice to a new animated series that helps children learn about their emotions - while also equipping parents with the tools to have conversations about mental health in a safe way. Embers the Dragon has launched to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 It comes as stats show around 49% of parents are worried about managing their child's behaviour, with anxiety being the number one reason parents are concerned. Subscribe to the Mental Health Monday Podcast where you get your podcasts - and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group. Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram. TOPICS: anxiety, children's mental health, podcast, ARIAs, parental advice

Ep 324: Gawain Hewitt - Award-winning music and mental health trailblazer

Ep 324: Gawain Hewitt - Award-winning music and mental health trailblazer

Artist Gawain Hewitt is this week's Mental Health Monday Podcast guest. Gawain works in art and music, and leads music sessions at several psychiatric hospitals, including Royal Bethlem, Springfields and Lavender Walk. He discusses how music can create pathways for people to explore their feelings, and find connections when words are not enough. He also designs and builds instruments, and is currently working on two commissions to make music more accessible to disabled people. He's won a series of awards, including the Royal Philharmonic Society Impact Award and the Mastercard Brits Trailblazer Award for his work. You can find out more about his projects on his website or watch his Tedx Talk Gawain also discusses his own mental health journey, which includes a breakdown, an ADHD diagnosis, and an ongoing psychotherapy process. Follow Gawain on Linkedin. Host Mick Coyle is on X/Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group. TOPICS: Music, therapy, breakdown, ADHD, art, instruments, work pressure, spirituality, mental health podcast

Ep 323: The Jordan Legacy - I lost my son to suicide, let's stop it happening to others

Ep 323: The Jordan Legacy - I lost my son to suicide, let's stop it happening to others

Mick is joined by returning guest Steve Phillip, founder and director of The Jordan Legacy. Steve featured in episode 189 of Mental Health Monday, and was part of the #LeaveALightOn project. Steve's latest project sees him teaming up with some incredible individuals and organisations for the Join The Dots tour across the North of England in June 2024. Starting in Scunthorpe, and ending on Merseyside, Steve and the team are creating a series of arts, sports, and mental health events to help normalise the conversation about suicide. He also talks about his work on the Zero Suicide Society strategy. Find out more about the Join the Dots Tour, and follow Steve on Linkedin Follow host Mick Coyle on Twitter/X Instagram and Linkedin, and get video previews of each week's guests on the MHM Facebook Group