Podcasts about Jonny Benjamin

Welcome to this mini-episode of the podcast, where we revisit a powerful and emotional conversation with Neil Laybourn and Jonny Benjamin. In this heartfelt excerpt, Jonny shares his deeply personal experience with mental health struggles, his time in inpatient care, and the events that led him to Waterloo Bridge on a pivotal day in his life. Neil recounts his spontaneous decision to approach Jonny on the bridge, offering connection and hope during a critical moment, despite having no prior knowledge or training in mental health intervention.Together, they reflect on the profound impact of that encounter—Jonny's gratitude for being treated with humanity rather than as a patient, and Neil's realisation of the importance of empathy and presence in moments of crisis.Please listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hurt-to-healing-mental-health-wellbeing/id1649515453?i=1000587060647 Jonny's website: https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/Neil's website: https://neillaybourn.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Cally talks to strangers on the bridge, Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn, about the January morning in 2008 when Jonny, then 20, stood on Waterloo Bridge, about to jump when a stranger, Neil, saw his distress & stopped to talk with him – a decision that saved his life. There is talk of suicide and suicide prevention during this episode so below we have compiled resources for you to turn to if you are affected by anything in the show. Above all, it is a conversation of hope. Twitter: @neillaybourn Instagram: @mrjonnybenjamin Watch Stranger On The Bridge on Channel 4 Jonny's charity Neil's consultancy Campaign Against Living Miserably CALM Rethink Mental Illness More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am thrilled to be joined by not one but two wonderful men for today's episode. Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn first met in early 2008 when Neil approached Jonny who was sitting on the edge of Waterloo Bridge and asked if he was alright. The conversation that followed changed their lives forever. Fast forward 14 years and a huge social media campaign later and the two are not only great friends but work together to improve the public's understanding of mental health and to champion suicide prevention.Their story proves the role we can all play in helping each other and has helped to eradicate the stigma that surrounds schizophrenia and suicide by bravely sharing their story. They have opened doors for so many others to do the same. I'm so thrilled to be talking to them both today and to hear about how that day changed both their lives. This conversation really struck a chord with me. It's powerful, inspiring, and proves that we can have faith in humanity. Find out more about Neil and Jonny's work:Jonny's website: https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/Neil's website: https://neillaybourn.com/Support for men in suicidal crisis: James' Place: https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/Follow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you're struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. This episode is sponsored by Boden, a British brand that has championed uplifting, eclectic British style since it was founded 31 years ago. Head to Boden.com to check out their new autumn collection or to their Instagram @boden_clothing.Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Off The Cuff, we've had the pleasure of hearing from so many insightful, inspirational, and incredible guests – Broadway actors, champion athletes, elite military members, activists, politicians and more – all with extraordinary stories of hope and healing. Today, we're looking back at some of Off The Cuff's best moments, featuring guests Jonny Benjamin, Zac Clark, Dr. Justin Puder, Mona Shaikh, Kevin Hines, Joe Barksdale, and Alessandra Torresani.  If you're new to the show, you'll catch up on some of the season's highlights – and if you're a longtime listener, you'll be able to relive some of your favorite moments.  Either way, enjoy some of the best of Off The Cuff – and get excited for more.

Mental health is hard enough to tackle when you're a teenager or adult. For this week's guest, mental health campaigner, public speaker and vlogger Jonny Benjamin, it's been a lifelong journey.  “My parents took me to see a psychologist when I was five. So I didn't understand it. No one explained it to me because no one did right back then.” – Jonny (01:26) Jonny's documentaries on mental health and suicide have been presented on the BBC, his ThinkWell school program has seen major success in UK secondary schools, and his youth mental health charity, Beyond, was launched in 2018. Today, Jonny joins me to talk about living with schizoaffective disorder, getting his start as a mental health campaigner on YouTube, and the benefits of finally finding the right therapist.  Jonny also shares how cognitive behavioral therapy has changed his life, the viral #FindMike campaign of 2014, and his youth mental health charity, Beyond.    “It's been a long journey. I've got a psychiatrist now that I can trust, that I can talk to. I've got a therapist now – it took me like 13, 14 years to find the right support. Like once I found my therapist now, it clarified everything. I feel I was finally listening to myself and just instead of just listening to what other people wanted to tell me and, and you know, I was actually looking out for myself.” – Johnny (51:14)   In This Episode (01:12) Signs of Jonny's schizoaffective disorder at 5 years old (05:30) What schizoaffective disorder is (14:28) Jonny's first experience with psychosis  (17:32) Stigma surrounding mental health and sexuality in a Jewish family (20:21) Jonny's “guardian angel” (25:42) #FindMike campaign (30:20) The mental pressure of of #FindMike and Jonny's subsequent breakdown (38:29) Finally telling his parents about his struggle with mental health (43:54) “I literally broke down in tears.” (51:05) The difficulty – and joy – of finding the right therapist  (56:51) Jonny's youth mental health charity, Beyond (1:02:34) Are you happy today?   Our Guest Mental health campaigner, public speaker and vlogger Jonny Benjamin was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder at 20. After his YouTube channel documenting life with his condition went viral, Johnny became a mental health advocate and public speaker, with BBC documentaries, a school program for UK secondary schools, and a youth charity for teens and young adults.    Resources & Links Off The Cuff https://www.offthecuff.fm/ https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCuffwithDannyLoPriore https://www.instagram.com/1and1otc/ https://www.instagram.com/dannylopriore/ Jonny Benjamin https://www.facebook.com/mrjonnybenjamin/ https://www.instagram.com/mrjonnybenjamin/ https://twitter.com/MrJonnyBenjamin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wmsiqfBhbnCU1X8PChFLg?sub_confirmation=1

Our journeys are never finished, are they? Whether it's a journey toward health, wisdom, happiness, or enlightenment: it's always a journey toward something. We never actually get there, and that's OK. That's more than OK. We must acknowledge this fact to move forward. At the age of 20, Jonny Benjamin was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. In 2008, a stranger stopped Jonny from taking his own life on a bridge and changed the trajectory of Jonny's life. In 2014, Jonny launched a social media campaign called "Find Mike" in order to help him locate the stranger who saved his life six years prior. He has used his story to promote mental health awareness and turned the tale into an award-winning book; however, Jonny's struggles with his own mental health didn't end that day on the bridge, nor did it end when he found Mike — whose real name is Neil Ladybourn — and the pressure for Jonny to be "done" with his journey actually led to further struggles. Subscribe to "The Stories We Tell" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to Proper Mental episode 71 with Jonny Benjamin, who is the CEO of Beyond, a young person's charity that raises money and gives out grants to help other organisations and schools that are underfunded or underutilised. He is also an award-winning mental health campaigner, speaker, author and vlogger and in 2017 was awarded an MBE. Jonny is known for his book and documentary film, The Stranger on the Bridge, which fought to end stigma around talking about mental health, suicidal thoughts and schizoaffective disorder. When his campaign to find the man who prevented him from taking his own life went viral, Jonny was one of a wave of new figures lifting the lid on mental health struggles. You can watch his documentary here: The Stranger on the Bridge - All 4 (channel4.com) Jonny's story is well documented and documented very well so I thought it would be more beneficial to focus on the now and the future and that's where most of this conversation takes place. His latest project, The Book of Hope, brings together people from all walks of life – actors, musicians, athletes, psychologists and activists – to share what gives them hope and aims to be a supportive hand to anyone looking to find light on a dark day and shows that, no matter what you may be going through, you are not alone. Jonny and I chat about the process of putting all these wonderful essays together and the importance of hope through shared experience. We also chat about the work he does with Beyond and their recent festival, the power of music, compassion-based therapy and how an absence of hope led him to the bridge back in 2008. You can learn more about Beyond here: Beyond – Beyond the shame and stigma of mental health (wearebeyond.org.uk) And you can learn more about Jonny here: Jonny Benjamin – Mental Health Campaigner The Book of Hope: 101 voices on Overcoming Adversity is out now in your local bookshop! You can catch up with me at www.propermentalpodcast.com  or connect with me via social media @propermentalpodcast. If you would like to support Proper Mental by buying me a virtual coffee, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/propermental Another way to support is to rate, review and subscribe on whatever platform you get your podcasts from! If you or anyone you know needs to find support in your local area, please go to www.hubofhope.co.uk Thanks for listening!

TW: This episode podcast discussing distressing themes around suicide. If you feel you may be triggered by such content please kindly do not listen. In this episode, I sit down with the insanely talented award winning mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin. Jonny who is a film producer, public speaker, vlogger and published author received an MBE in 2017 for services to mental health suicide prvention. Jonny speaks publicly about living with mental illness and has written articles and given various interviews on TV, Radio and in print around the world to help educate and break stigma. Jonny Benjamin began having mental health problems at a young age and his parents first took him to see a psychologist at the age of 5. He later developed depression at 16 and was eventually diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in his early 20s. He had also been experiencing the delusion that he was on his own version of the film, The Truman Show, and was hospitalised as a result of his condition in January 2008. He ran away from the hospital intending to take his life by jumping off a bridge. A passerby found him on Waterloo Bridge and talked him out of committing suicide, which lasted long enough for the emergency services to arrive and return him to hospital. This incident became the focus of his 2014 campaign, Find Mike. Jonny published his first book in May 2018. His second book, The Book Of Hope, will be a collection of quotes, poems and stories by himself and others to inspire recovery and hope which will be published in April 2022. In 2018 Jonny launched his new youth mental health charity, Beyond. The charity is a grant-giving organisation that aims to provide mental health support to young people, their families and teachers. It is being led by a Youth Board, who together with Jonny, created the UK's first mental health festival for schools and colleges in early 2021. Follow Jonny - https://www.instagram.com/mrjonnybenjamin/ Follow James - https://www.instagram.com/extra_ordinary_podcast/

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This episode was recorded at the end of the year. In this episode, I am joined by Simon Thomas, James Espey, Jonny Benjamin, Dr. Az, Adam Shaw, Hope Virgo, and Tom Chapman as we discussed the theme for International Men's Day. Confronting outdated ideas surrounding men's identity & challenging stereotypes through the power of a shared story will be presented through a series of myths alongside a real-life depiction that busts the myth and creates a continued conversation around 'what it means to 'be a man' in 2021'.  If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode: Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ Shawmind: www.shawmind.org Mind: www.mind.org.uk Look forward to seeing you next week with a fresh episode to kick-off 2022. CONTACT: Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: instagram.com/byalexholmes Newsletter: alexholmes.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a very special, Christmas episode of the Proper Mental podcast! Tis the season that not everybody enjoys, for a lot of different reasons.  I wanted to put something out at Christmas that might give someone a little lift if they needed one, even if it's just for 5 minutes.  Sometimes 5 minutes can make all the difference. I reached out to advocates, campaigners, authors, speakers and podcasters and friends and I asked them to record a voice note that might be nice for someone to hear over Xmas.  Some of these people I knew and some I didn't but all of them are wonderful and inspiring and I was so touched by the response.  You'll have to listen to hear if there is anyone you recognise! I've put them all together here in this episode.  There are some anecdotes, some advice, some kind words and even the odd gag.  You can listen in one go or dip in and out when you want to.  It might help if you're not really in the mood for Christmas and if you love this time of year, then it will inspire you to love it even more. I reached out to a bunch of strangers and asked them to leave a supportive message for a different bunch of strangers and all these people said yes.  That truly is a sign that you are not alone and to me, it's the true spirit of Xmas. There are so many support services that stay open and available during the Xmas period, please reach out if you need to.  Please talk to someone if you need to. If you or anyone you know needs to find support in your local area, head to www.hubofhope.co.uk.  There's a link in my bio. A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode and a huge thanks to you, for listening! Jonny Benjamin.  Eddie Temple Morris.  Brendan & Matthew/Bottoming.  Susie Weaver/So Happy In Town.  Mark/Dopamine Shred.  Zoe Burnett.  James Withey.  Bryan Ingram.  Rob Evans/Fireman's Tired Eyes.  Niki Clarke/My Black Dog.  Dr Mike II.  Talk to Coco.  Joe Plumb.  Hope Virgo.  Tom Davies/Proper Mental. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas, in whatever shape or form that needs to take for you, and all the best for the New Year. Here are some more links that might help: https://open.spotify.com/episode/36Wkp4bduwuR8uH9bDAJGe?si=gtg6WJk1SE2vpw5DnWmUTg Need support? - Bottoming Podcast Useful contacts - Christmas and mental health | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems My Black Dog | Free Online Mental Health Chat Support

Welcome to Time To Talk.  Passing. Fetishisation. Colourism. Mixed race identity. These are the topics I have the pleasure of speaking to my friend Natalie Morris about this week on the show. Her book, Mixed/Other: Explorations of Multiraciality In Modern Britain.  The book comes at an essential time, especially in Black History Month where it can bring up very strong feelings of exclusion for mixed race black people when entering the conversation. Interestingly enough, out in cinemas this week is Passing - the new film written and directed by Rebecca Hall, starring Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson about African-Americans who had skin color light enough to be perceived as "white" - which is known as ‘Passing'. Gemma spoke to Rebecca Hall – who's own Grandfather ‘passed' as white - about the movie which is out in cinemas on October 27th and will be on Netflix on November 10th - and is based on the 1929 novel by Nella Larsen. We do have an in depth conversation about what it means to ‘pass' especially today in the age of Meghan and Harry; the identities of mixed race people; fetishisation from within and without the Black community, and what books Natalie wants to share with us this week. Natalie and I have worked together as journalists before, and she is deputy lifestyle editor at the Metro covering race, mental health, women in sport and women in the work place. She has a column called Mixed Up on Metro.co.uk. She hails from Manchester, and is doing the work to make the newsroom a much more inclusive place. Find Natalie on Instagram and Twitter I do hope you enjoy the episode. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe, and share far and wide. —— Some NEWS.  On International Men's Day, November 19th join me, and some esteemed guests such as Jonny Benjamin, Simon Thomas, Hope Virgo, Tom Chapman and more, as we partner with Shawmind, Beyond & the lions barber collective for an evening with some of the celebrated authors of Trigger Hub debunking myths around mens mental health. As a guest, in person or online, you will be part of a conversation as we tackle some of the all to common 'man myths' from my book Time To Talk and discuss what it really means to 'be a man' in 2021. Not one to miss. RSVP today at mantalk.live to get your tickets NOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Henick kicks off Season Three of Living Well with LifeWorks CEO Stephen Liptrap and SVP Paula Allen. They discuss how our mental, physical, social, and financial health impact our wellbeing. Then, bestselling author Amy Morin drops by, along with mental health advocate and author Jonny Benjamin, to talk about what resilience looks like in the face of challenges.

TRIGGER WARNING - This podcast covers sensitive topics, has lots of swearing and has real emotions, there are links at the bottom if you need support, enjoy. Welcome to Season 1, Episode 1 of Angry Little Welshman and friends, the fortnightly, seasonal podcast exploring anger, men, mental health and everything in between. In each episode, as well as hearing about my experiences the last 2 weeks, we are joined by a special guest to hear from them and their experiences on these topics and how they may be using their ANGERGY. In this episode, we are joined by brilliant mental health advocate, campaigner and founder of school funding charity Beyond, Jonny Benjamin. Jonny shares his life experiences with anger, identifying as male, as well as how he has used his angergy for positive change and of course, shared with us the song he thinks of when angry. Jonny's angergy song. ALW Angry Little Welshman Spotify Playlist Get in touch Useful Links Samaritans - all ages mental health line - 116 123 CALM - adult mental health line - 0800 585858 Give us a shout - youth text support - 85258 Special thank you to the bands involved in the intro (hopefully i will get them on someday and hopefully they don't sue me): Astpai Rage Against the Machine Idles Off with their heads The Cure

"Back then it was so... awkward."Our guest this week is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger. Jonny Benjamin was the star of an iconic mental health campaign, #FindMike - to reconnect with the man who had talked him out of jumping from a bridge in London six years earlier. Kenneth and James kick things off with the trivial matter of people who have changed their lives before we get onto social media, the longer-terms effect of the pandemic and the impact of a difficult diagnosis. We talk religion, the importance of language and going viral globally. Jonny explains how the story is still ongoing. There's the power of youth, working for the next generation and, as ever, how collaboration is the answer - all done in time for an ice cream.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Jonny Benjamin is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger . In the Queen's 2017 New Year Honours List, Jonny was warded an MBE for his services to mental health and suicide prevention.Aged 20 he was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar, and later began making films on YouTube about the condition that have since been watched by hundreds of thousands of people.Jonny now speaks publicly about living with mental illness and has written articles and given various interviews on TV, Radio and in print around the world to help educate and break stigma.He works with a range of outstanding charities including:Time to change.MindJamiCalmSamaritansPostcard productionsBeyondRethink mental illnessIn this candid interview with Jonathan Gabay of Thought and Leaders, Jonny discusses the new global pandemic - mental health with is robbing the young of hope as well as elders of respect.Thought and Leaders is a production of Gabay.  Why not sponsor the series?  Your brand will be heard around the planet by serious influencers and decision makers.Find out more.  ask@thoughtandleaders.com

**Trigger warning - this episode contains conversations about suicide** Episode 70 I was terrified that the world would end if I started to share and talk. But it didn't.  Back in 2008 Jonny Benjamin was saved from a suicide attempt by a stranger. By 2014, following years of psychiatric treatment, campaigning, blogging and writing, the story was produced as a documentary on Channel 4.  The Stranger on the Bridge. Then in 2018 Jonny's incredible tale was then turned into a book of the same title. Three years on Jonny has become one of the most well known mental health campaigners in Britain, working alongside the likes of Prince William.  Since that time Jonny has spent the majority of his time trying to bring better mental health awareness into schools, and providing the education and support he felt wasn't available when he was a child. Jonny primarily does this work through a charity he co-founded called Beyond. The other co-founder, Neil Laybourn, was the man who saved Jonny from that suicide attempt back in 2008, Neil was The Stranger on the Bridge.  It's an honour for us to have Jonny on the podcast, a man who has done so much for mental health awareness in this country. We talk to Jonny about his mental health over the last 18 months, his desire to avoid relapse, our thoughts on access to mental health services, a discussion on diagnosis, and the importance of opening up and talking.  If you want to learn more about Beyond, head to their website https://wearebeyond.org.uk/ If you enjoy this episode, or any of our other episodes, please pop over to apple podcasts, and give us a rating and a review.  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/man-marking/id1506661828 You can find us on Twitter @marking_man and don't forget to use the hashtag #WheresTheTalkingLads  If you have been affected by any of the themes discussed in today's episode, we have listed some organisations below who are there if you need to talk: Samaritans  Call 116 132 for free https://www.samaritans.org/ Papyrus UK Call 0800 068 41 41 Papyrus Website CALM ZONE 0800 58 58 58 https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/helpline/ MIND 0300 123 3393 https://www.mind.org.uk/ The Kaleidoscope Plus Group 0800 059 0123 https://www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk/

It's hard for people to feel hopeful in these uncertain times. But having hope for the future helps to build resilience and gives people the will, determination, and sense of empowerment to tackle their mental health challenges. I talk to Jonny Benjamin, a mental health campaigner, about his truly extraordinary story and new book, ‘The Book Of Hope'. Jonny was 20 and standing on the edge of Waterloo bridge about to jump. A passer-by, a stranger, noticed his distress and took the time to talk to him. It was a moment of kindness and compassion that change the course of his life. His new book, which brings together 101 different voices on overcoming adversity, similarly aims to inspire acceptance, compassion, courage, resilience, kindness and, most importantly, hope in people facing their own mental health challenges.

Vera-Lee talks about the resilience you can develop through adversity and how breaking expectations from others, from generational behaviour and from your own may just be the key to finding your own way through to a successful life.I thought this book might be a good read, The Book of Hope: 101 Voices on Overcoming Adversity by Jonny Benjamin.Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. Vera-Lee has a special interest in helping people on a weight loss  journey, particularly those who relate to morbid obesity, former/forever athletes, pre or post weight loss surgery, chronic illness and disability. Vera-Lee understands how to help you with the emotional and mental side of weight loss and conditioning, using a combination of techniques and allied professionals to best support your unique needs.She is a forever athlete who applies techniques for calm yet powerful coaching/mentoring sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area of your life.If you really want to achieve results in your life and you are ready to commit to the process with Vera-Lee, who understands what it is like to overcome adversity, time and time again, you can book your discovery call now by clicking this link  to find out how she can help you overcome your obstacles and rediscover passion and confidence to set and achieve those goals you desire. Vera-Lee has a specific interest in helping others with discovering a new approach to weight loss for people with disabilities, chronic illness, and who have been and are forever athletes and now dealing with unfamiliar territory of weight issues after a competitive career.Vera-Lee provides one to one and group coaching Click here to start the conversation on social media with Vera-Lee and experience her unique ability to help guide you through to your optimal state of living. Vera-Lee is from Australia and has an extensive background in Education, Sports Coaching and Business Administration and Leadership with Management Consulting. If you thought of someone who might find value in this podcast episode today, you can share the link and use it as an opportunity to let this person know you are thinking of them today, continuing the connection and relationships that foster hope and togetherness.Support the podcast and movement with a small donation here or contact Vera-Lee to discuss a sponsorship for the show to help our impact reach even further and inspire, connect and empower more people who want to life life to their fullest capacity. We appreciate your support to help the ongoing costs involved with producing this show for people in over 20 countries (at the time of this release).Vera-Lee launched in the top 30 iTunes charts in multiple countries after her training with the PPA, has a loyal and growing audience who love the content being produced. Many ask what equipment is being used for her audio/video set up, podcasting  Microphone headphones  pop filter green screen and backdrop stand  microphone (shotgun) for DSLR video *Affiliate commissions may be earned through the product links and is an easy way to help support the WhyMePodcast and WhyMeMovement whilst gaining value for yourself or gifting a present to a friend. #whymemovement #wtflab #weightloss #adversityistheniche #whymegirl  #weightdiscrimination  #chewtheflab #flabtalks #flabbyfriday #weightloss #intuitiveeating #WLS #theadversityqueen #mentalhealthwarriors #foreverathlete #iCare #whymewednesday #whymepodcast #embrace #inspire #empower

Thank you for listening to another episode of The Rabbit Society Podcast. This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Jonny Benjamin MBE. Jonny Benjamin is a British mental health campaigner, author and vlogger. In January 2014 he launched a social media campaign called Find 'Mike' to search for a stranger who had talked him out of taking his own life in 2008. The purpose of the campaign was to raise awareness of suicide and mental illness. In this episode, we talk about a range of topics that we hope you can engage with.Jonny's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wmsiqfBhbnCU1X8PChFLgJonny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonnybenjamin/Jonny's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonnybenjaminSupport the show (https://www.therabbitsociety.com/podcast)

"I have seen people who are really at the end of their tether," says GP Dr Fiona Ford in Lancashire. But as experts at King's College London warn of a "silent epidemic", how has the coronavirus pandemic affected our mental health? Mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin, who spent time in hospital after a relapse in his mental health, has been looking at the issue. If you've been affected by any of the issues in this item, you can find help and support on the BBC Action Line page. (Photo: Girl texting on smartphone at home; Credit: Getty Images)

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Jonny Benjamin is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger from London. In the Queen's 2017 New Year Honors List, Jonny has been awarded an MBE for his services to mental health and suicide prevention. At the age of 20 he was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar, and later began making films on YouTube about the condition that have since been watched by hundreds of thousands of people.

When Jonny Benjamin talks, people stop and listen. Jonny is a mental health campaigner, writer and presenter. He shares his story, being diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and depression at the age of 20. During his recovery Jonny started making YouTube films about the condition that have been watched by hundreds of thousands of people across the globe. Jonny now speaks publicly about living with mental illness and has given various interviews on TV, Radio and in print around the world to help educate and break stigma. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory

This week's JN Podcast, supported by Jami, features mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin, former Downing Street comms chief Alastair Campbell and Laurie Rackind of Jami. We also look at how tech from Israel and the UK is revolutionising the way we tackle mental health with Bar Ilan's Dr Dana Atzil and Alex Stephany of Beam.

We're back for a second season! And we're delighted to be back in your ears! (that might sound odder than we intended...) Given it's Mental Health Awareness Week, we couldn't think of a better time to launch our second series, and we couldn't think of a better person to go live with than the incredible Jonny Benjamin. If you're new to XY then welcome! And if you listened to season 1, then welcome back!

As many of us struggle on through the Covid 19 London lock down, it's a good time to pause, and reflect and truly see that good can come out of bad. I've chosen to re publish one of my earliest interviews with the inspiring and Jonny Benjamin. This is his very dramatic personal story from the depths of despair to being awarded MBE ( service for mental health). I hope you find this amazing yet true life story of 'The Stranger on The Bridge' a motivation that things will get better soon. Just keep believing. **************************************************************************************************************** On a bitter cold winter morning, you’re walking across Waterloo Bridge—on your way to work. As you reach the midway point over the grey, fast flowing Thames, something unusual catches your eye. You notice the figure of what appears to be a young man holding onto the railings…on the wrong side. Hundreds of busy commuters pretend not to see what’s right in front of their eyes. Some know what is going on, but don’t know what to do, or internally question whether to get involved or not. One man stops to see to see if he can help. This is the story of “Stranger on The Bridge”—of how two totally unconnected worlds collided and changed both forever. This is Your London Legacy.   “Looking back it’s strange, I almost believed it was –it didn’t feel like me that was causing this disruption. It felt like it was this toy that was in control, but again I guess at that age I couldn’t articulate what was going on.”   Jonny first went to a psychologist at the age of 5. While hard to express his emotions and reasoning at that age, he was acting out and being destructive. He was irritable, couldn’t sleep, and becoming violent. What he couldn’t express was that he was seeing things that weren’t there. This theme of shielding his family and friends from what was tormenting him ran through his early years all the way through uni. Jonny constant felt like something was off and bore into his studies as an escape—finding a particular interest in drama.   10:34 Things started to come to a head when Jonny was 17. He’d given into a delusion that he was in a “Truman Show” type situation where he was being watched all the time. Coincidences seemed preordained, planned, and he liked it—if he was being watched then it must mean that everyone liked him. But after a friend vocalized concern he went to see a doctor and was put on a waiting list for a specialist. After time though, Jonny gave up waiting and headed off to uni where he hoped his problems would solve themselves.   18:00 While his studies in drama continued to be a godsend and escape, outside of his studies his life was crumbling. It started with self-harm and abusing alcohol and getting into a minor car accident that threw him into a temporary psychosis. Jonny was scared, and to complicate things further he was beginning to struggle with his sexuality as well. He ended up going to group therapy and finally his secret was out, his family was clued into his mental struggles. Jonny felt like he’d betrayed them.   “This might sound awful, but there was a kind of relief in making that decision—because I thought finally, there’s a way out.” 26:40 It is at this point that we arrive at the poem Jonny reads at the beginning of our interview. On a freezing cold day in January, he ran to the Waterloo bridge—as he’d planned the night before, deciding to end his life. He’d been in the hospital for a month where his family visited every day, and he felt like this was doing them a favor, taking the burden of himself off their shoulders. But it was on the bridge the stranger came. Calm, empathetic, and very, very human compared to the sterile clipboard environment of the hospital. This stranger was invested in Jonny when he didn’t have to be, and it ended up saving Jonny’s life.   37:52 Support this podcast

Mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin joins Rabbi Laura to tell his extraordinary story of survival and how he is handling his mental health during the COVID-19 lockdown. Rabbi Laura's new book, Bitesize Resilience, mentioned at the start of this episode, is available for pre-order from Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y8cvonuw All profits will go to the Molly Rose Foundation, set up in memory of Molly Russell. The foundation’s aim is suicide prevention, targeted towards young people under the age of 25.

Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a wedding saved by Steve Harvey and a lonely albatross named Rob. Then Jen tells the tale of pathological liar, Simon Reid, and the women who fought back. Sally switches it up and tells the friendship love story of Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn. They end the episode talking about depressing stuff and, of course, their love of the Great British Baking Show.

**Content Warning**This episode contains discussion of a suicidal crisis and suicidal ideation.Jonny Benjamin MBE is a writer, filmmaker, public speaker, and award-winning mental health campaigner. Since starting his YouTube channel in 2010, Jonny has gone on to make documentaries for BBC Three and Channel 4 and write a book about the time he was prevented from attempting suicide in 2008 by a passerby. He is passionate about improving mental health education and this year launched a charity called Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma with Neil Laybourn, the man who saved his life on Waterloo Bridge, which delivers talks and workshops to young people and their families and educators.Among many things Jonny and Simon discussed: Stigma, and the impact of growing up a gay man with a mental illness in a Jewish communityWhy we need to listen to young people about mental health, our attitudes to social media, and the need to connect with each other moreThe challenges of busy modern life and how to properly slow downHow giving each other hope can save livesJonny's new book, The Book of Hope, will be published in 2020.We'd love to know what you think! If you could take a moment to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts we would very much appreciate your feedback. You can do this on most platforms including:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherTuneInDon't forget to get involved on social media using #JACPodcast!More on Jonny:Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma: beyondshamebeyondstigma.co.ukThe Stranger on the Bridge: amazon.co.uk/Stranger-Bridge-Journey-Despair-Hope/dp/1509846425Jonny's YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/johnjusthumanMore on Simon: twitter.com/SimonablakeSimon Blake OBE is the Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England. His mission is to improve the mental health of the nation and help build an inclusive and society where attitudes and behaviours around mental health are normalised. Simon received an OBE in 2011, is Deputy Chair at Stonewall, and enjoys running, equestrian eventing, and walks with his dog.More on #JACPodcast:MHFA England: mhfaengland.orgEmail: media@mhfaengland.org

When Jonny was diagnosed with bipolar and schizophrenia at the age of 18, he struggled to come to terms with his new life. And choices he made at that time have defined the life he has now as one of the UK's most influential mental health campaigners.But what is Jonny thankful for today? Angela finds out...TRIGGER WARNINGS: references to suicide, depressionIf you're in the UK or Ireland and in need of someone to talk to, you can call or message The Samaritans on 116 123.instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Introducing Just About Coping, a new podcast looking at the future of mental health and wellbeing. Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Simon Blake OBE will be joined by a series of fantastic guests to try and answer the question; how can we create a world where everyone is coping?Featuring Ruby Wax OBE, Dr Ranj Singh, Jonny Benjamin, and many more, join us on our journey as we imagine what a mentally healthy world might look like.More on Simon: twitter.com/SimonablakeSimon Blake OBE is the Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England. His mission is to improve the mental health of the nation and help build an inclusive and society where attitudes and behaviours around mental health are normalised. Simon received an OBE in 2011, is Deputy Chair at Stonewall, and enjoys running, equestrian eventing, and walks with his dog.mhfaengland.org

We sat down for a chat with the inspirational Jonny Benjamin to discuss mental health, coping mechanisms, his thoughts on how society copes with mental health and his own remarkable story. This is a must-listen. Brought to you in association with Bare Naked Foods and Bolam Premier Sportswear

Kas ketvirtam žmogui pasaulyje bent kartą gyvenime kyla psichikos sveikatos sutrikimų. Jonny Benjamin iš Didžiosios Britanijos pirmuosius ligos simptomus prisimena dar nuo vaikystės. Jis sako, kad vienas sunkiausių dalykų buvo gėda ir mėginimas nuo visų nuslėpti, kas kartais dedasi jo galvoje.Apie gyvenimą su psichikos sutrikimu ir veiklą, siekiant mažinti stereotipus apie psichikos sveikatos problemų turinčius žmones - pokalbis su rašytoju, kino kūrėju ir savižudybių prevencijos aktyvistu iš Didžiosios Britanijos Jonny Benjamin. Ved. Agnė Kairiūnaitė.

I LOVE the fact that we didn’t just talk about the story Jonny is known for! His rock bottom, standing on Waterloo bridge ready to jump…INSTEAD we talk about the messy middle of recovery and life after one of the most well-known mental health stories in the UK. Award- winning mental health campaigner and author of ‘Stranger on the Bridge’, Jonny Benjamin was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder at the age of 20. Struggling with his sexuality and at the depths of suicidal despair, Jonny found himself on a bridge, ready to end it all. A Passing stranger talked Jonny down from the bridge, saving his life. That one day changed everything for Jonny and he now speaks publicly about living with mental illness, helping others transform their lives & his story can be seen in the Channel 4 Documentary Stranger on the Bridge. In this interview Jonny speaks openly with me about his rock bottom moments and his ongoing journey of wellness. We go deep on: Lack of support available His new charity: Beyond change Beyond Stigma Dating & when to reveal your vulnerabilities: like having a mental illness The gifts of diagnosis - Empathy/Creativity/self compassion Learning to be honest about the messy journey Putting yourself first Being Authentic Trusting and letting go FINALLY Being Yourself The need for change Public speaking New Book: The Stranger on the Bridge - My journey from Suicidal Despair to Hope Please connect with at jonnybenjamin.co.uk

After suffering severely in his early 20s, Jonny Benjamin was at the darkest point in his life, until a stranger stopped him on a bridge and saved his life. Six years after the event, he found the stranger and continues to work with him now campaigning for better mental health in the UK. In between running his charity Beyond Shame Beyond Stigma, he delivers speeches about his story, has written a book, received an MBE and is now on his second book - he has an impressive list of achievements. We are so very lucky to welcome Jonny as a friend and indeed special guest to our 20th episode of the podcast this week to discuss his incredible journey. This is an episode not to be missed and we are so grateful to be able to share it with you! https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/ https://beyondshamebeyondstigma.co.uk/ https://www.speakerscollective.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO5MrS_30Lg Instagram - @mrjonnybenjamin Stay tuned as the podcast grows in a positive way! If you feel like you need to talk to someone: youngminds.org.uk/ www.helpmusicians.org.uk/ www.mind.org.uk/ www.time-to-change.org.uk/ www.samaritans.org/ hubofhope.co.uk/ www.maisondechoup.co.uk Follow us on: Instagram - @maisondechoup 
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**Quite a lot of clipping on this interview so had to edit out most of the original interview-apologies. Will be sorted for series two.** Jonny first came to the public’s attention in 2014 when he launched a campaign to find the stranger, who six years previously had talked him down from the edge of Waterloo Bridge, as he was about to take his own life. The campaign to find the good samartian soon went viral and a few weeks later Jonny was reunited with the man who saved his life, Neil Laybourn. A documentary which followed Jonny’s search and reunion with Neil was aired on Channel Four the following year. Jonny is now a mental health campaigner, public speaker, documentary maker and vlogger. He was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in 2017 and has set up his own charity Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma. He is also an author and his incredible first book The Stranger on the Bridge was released last year and included a foreword from none other than the Duke of Cambridge himself Prince William (link below). When I met up with Jonny we chatted about; the shame he felt over his sexuality and how this struggle really impacted on his mental health how he came out to his parents and family the worrying mental health statistics for the community why we need more LGBTQ+ allies and our shared admiration for the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. Links To buy Jonny’s book ‘Stranger on the Bridge’- https://amzn.to/3336rrK Twitter & Facebook @mrjonnybenjamin Jonny’s charity https://beyondshamebeyondstigma.co.uk

We are delighted to present 87% in conversation with Jonny Benjamin MBE. Jonny is currently one of the UK's biggest mental health advocates, and talks candidly about his own personal experiences. Jonny was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2007, when he was 20 years old. He discusses the turbulent aftermath that followed his diagnosis which resulted in him on Waterloo bridge with the intention of jumping off it, until the stranger on the bridge (Neil Laybourn) came along and literally saved his life. Now over a decade later, Jonny and Neil work as an extremely impactful mental health advocacy duo, focusing on all areas including workplaces, youth and many more. Jonny talks about the need for more men to talk openly about their mental health, along with his involvement with the young Royals, the changes that need to be made when it comes to mental health waiting lists and he tells us about his new venture intended to give grants to companies who are making waves in mental health but have had funding taken away. Jonny, thank you. Enjoy everyone!

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NAPE was recently invited to the 4th Ultimate Wellbeing in Education Conference in London. Robert Young – General Secretary/Interim Chair and Mark Taylor attended. In this episode Mark discusses his thoughts about the event and also provides an update on the Christian Schiller Lecture 2019 with guest speaker Prof. Teresa Cremin. Christian Schiller Lecture 2019 FREE ENTRY but you are requested to register in advance by emailing name(s) and contact email addresses to nationaloffice@nape.org.uk (01604 647646) MONDAY 29 APRIL 2019, 5.30pm – 6.45pm with registration and refreshments from 5.00pm OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY Harcourt Hill Campus, Harcourt Hill, Oxford OX2 9AT ‘The 4th Ultimate Wellbeing in Education Conference with Damian Hinds MP. This landmark event will explore ways in which both student wellbeing and staff wellbeing can be improved in schools, colleges and universities. Through discussions and advice from a range of leading wellbeing and education experts, delegates will leave with a thorough understanding of the need for wellbeing education and practical ideas on how to implement in their school. Great networking opportunities will exist with IPEN members and senior leaders and teachers involved in the implementation and day to day management of wellbeing within their schools and universities. This one-day event hosted by Sir Anthony Seldon (Vice Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, President of IPEN, and co-founder of Action for Happiness) the event will begin with a keynote address by the Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds MP. https://neu.org.uk (https://neu.org.uk) https://www.meetwo.co.uk (https://www.meetwo.co.uk) Jonny Benjamin (https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk) John Perry  (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-perry-71490867/?originalSubdomain=uk) (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-12-at-20.22.42-1.png)

Ok, so full disclosure: I cried during this interview. You will quite possibly cry too. You will quite possibly need a box of tissues next to you as you listen. And you will quite possibly leave feeling enlightened and uplifted by the magical, gorgeous man that is Jonny Benjamin, MBE. Jonny is a mental health campaigner and someone with a truly extraordinary story to tell. In 2008, Jonny was 20 and standing on the edge of Waterloo Bridge about to jump. A passing stranger noticed his distress and stopped to talk to him. It was a momentary decision that saved Jonny’s life. We talk about his journey to track that stranger down and about what Jonny has learned about himself along the way. We also talk about Jonny's diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and his experiences of living with 'The Truman delusion' (so-called because the person believes that their lives are staged reality shows being filmed on camera). We talk about mental health in the workplace and being open about our fallibilities. I am so grateful that Jonny also chose to talk about Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the realities of living with that when you're just trying to get on with life (it makes dating a bit of a nightmare and a lot of people don't really understand what it means). Along the way we chat about Amy Winehouse, feeling left behind in your 20s, the importance of self-compassion and why love isn't ever conditional on whether you succeed or not. I hope you are moved as much as I was by this episode. Also if anyone has any single gay men wanting a set-up with an incredibly handsome, funny and sensitive individual then feel free to DM us - details below ;)   How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted by Elizabeth Day, produced by Chris Sharp and sponsored by 4th Estate Books   The Stranger on the Bridge by Jonny Benjamin is out now published by Pan Macmillan. Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma is a new mental health charity for young people co-founded by Jonny. You can learn more about the WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) by visiting the Rethink website. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 or visit their website.    Social Media: Elizabeth Day @elizabday Jonny Benjamin @mrjonnybenjamin Chris Sharp @chrissharpaudio 4th Estate Books @4thEstateBooks       

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Jonny Benjamin began having mental health problems at the age of 10 when he started experiencing auditory hallucination. He later developed depression at 16 and was eventually diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in his early 20s.Jonny’s book, The Stranger on The Bridge, tells the story of how he was saved from jumping off a bridge in London in 2008.This is an awe-inspiring conversation with a man who has had to struggle with a condition that has haunted him most of his life but has used that to become one of the most magnificent speakers and mental health advocates in the country.Welcome Jonny Benjamin to What Matters With Alex Reads.Join the community:#WhatMatters #WhatMattersPodcast #WhatMattersNewsletter: alexreads.co.uk/newsletterEmail: whatmatterspod@gmail.comInstagram: @AlexReadsTwitter: @AlexReads__Follow Alex Reads on Vero: https://get.vero.co/whatmattersWebsite: alexreads.co.ukExecutive producer and manager Clarissa Pabi

On a bitter cold winter morning, you’re walking across Waterloo Bridge—on your way to work. As you reach the midway point over the grey, fast flowing Thames, something unusual catches your eye. You notice the figure of what appears to be a young man holding onto the railings…on the wrong side. Hundreds of busy commuters pretend not to see what’s right in front of their eyes. Some know what is going on, but don’t know what to do, or internally question whether to get involved or not. One man stops to see to see if he can help. This is the story of “Stranger on The Bridge”—of how two totally unconnected worlds collided and changed both forever. “Looking back it’s strange, I almost believed it was –it didn’t feel like me that was causing this disruption. It felt like it was this toy that was in control, but again I guess at that age I couldn’t articulate what was going on.” Jonny first went to a psychologist at the age of 5. While hard to express his emotions and reasoning at that age, he was acting out and being destructive. He was irritable, couldn’t sleep, and becoming violent. What he couldn’t express was that he was seeing things that weren’t there. This theme of shielding his family and friends from what was tormenting him ran through his early years all the way through Uni. Jonny constantly felt like something was off and bore into his studies as an escape—finding a particular interest in drama. [10:34] Things started to come to a head when Jonny was 17. He’d given into a delusion that he was in a “Truman Show” type situation where he was being watched all the time. Coincidences seemed preordained, planned, and he liked it—if he was being watched then it must mean that everyone liked him. But after a friend vocalized concern he went to see a doctor and was put on a waiting list for a specialist. After time though, Jonny gave up waiting and headed off to uni where he hoped his problems would solve themselves. [18:00] While his studies in drama continued to be a godsend and escape, outside of his studies his life was crumbling. It started with self-harm and abusing alcohol and getting into a minor car accident that threw him into a temporary psychosis. Jonny was scared, and to complicate things further he was beginning to struggle with his sexuality as well. He ended up going to group therapy and finally his secret was out, his family was clued into his mental struggles. Jonny felt like he’d betrayed them.   “This might sound awful, but there was a kind of relief in making that decision—because I thought finally, there’s a way out.” [26:40] It is at this point that we arrive at the poem Jonny reads at the beginning of our interview. On a freezing cold day in January, he ran to the Waterloo bridge—as he’d planned the night before, deciding to end his life. He’d been in the hospital for a month where his family visited every day, and he felt like this was doing them a favour, taking the burden of himself off their shoulders. But it was on the bridge the stranger came. Calm, empathetic, and very, very human compared to the sterile clipboard environment of the hospital. This stranger was invested in Jonny when he didn’t have to be, and it ended up saving Jonny’s life.   [37:52] Jonny’s recovery took years, taking a large chunk out of his early twenties. He finished uni but at that point his heart was no longer in his studies. Still finding it difficult to talk about his experience directly, he started talking to the camera and uploading his thoughts online. He started getting an outpour of responses, others that felt so alone and confused in the world. Jonny’s story just got larger and larger and ended up in the #Find Mike campaign—a push for Jonny to find the man who talked to him on the bridge 6 years after it happened. Now Jonny is an award winning mental health campaigner who has spread his reach across film, writing, and the internet at large.... Support this podcast

The second episode of our new series explores a very emotionally challenging and difficult subject as Neil interviews Jonny Benjamin. When Jonny found himself on the edge of Waterloo Bridge, ready to jump and end his own life, a complete stranger, instead of walking past and ignoring him as many hundreds of people had already done, chose to engage him in conversation; a chat that quite literally saved his life. Listen to Jonny discussing his journey, how he is now actively campaigning for Mental Health and his thoughts on how we can destigimatise this delicate subject. Please visit: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jonny-benjamin/the-stranger-on-the-bridge/9781509846429 for more information on where to buy Jonny's book!

The Sanctus team discuss the themes explored in the podcast with Jonny Benjamin. Music Credit: Scandinavianz - City Walking Scandinavianz – Scandinavianz-city-walker-vlog-song-preview-free-download-here-on-soundcloud

When Jonny was younger, he came very close to suicide. The only thing that stopped him was a stranger he encountered when he went to end his life on a bridge. The stranger transformed his life and Jonny went onto start a social media campaign 'Find Mike' that eventually turned into the Channel 4 documentary 'The Stranger on the Bridge'. Now with an MBE from his work to raise awareness for mental health, we spoke to Jonny about his challenges with masculinity, sexuality and mental health before he found himself on that bridge. Music Credit: Scandinavianz - City Walking https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz/scandinavianz-city-walker-vlog-song-preview-free-download-here-on-soundcloud

The full-length interview with Jonny Benjamin from Episode 1: What Is Anxiety? In 2008, Jonny Benjamin arrived at Waterloo Bridge to take his own life. Incredibly, a passer-by was able to connect with Jonny, enabling him to continue his life today. Jonny shares the full story with HFM and we learn how important the dialogue about mental health can be. He expands on this and the work he is doing to promote a better understanding of mental health in his memoir The Stranger on the Bridge. You can purchase Jonny's book The Stranger on the Bridge here. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

When does anxiety become a disorder? From the world of pro-wrestling, to the tribal people of Borneo, to an incredible incident on London Bridge, this HFM Podumentary explores the modern mental health epidemic like never before. We discover innovative ways to tackle anxiety disorders, and learn the difference between a healthy reaction to our environment, and a psychiatric diagnosis. Ex-commando Bruce Parry is an award-winning filmmaker and ambassador for Head Talks (Headtalks.com). Whilst making his film Tawai, Bruce lived with a tribe in Borneo called the Penan, who are one of the last true egalitarian societies on the planet. Bruce shares what he learnt from this tribe about mental health, and how we can better our living conditions to accommodate positive mental wellbeing. In 2008, Jonny Benjamin arrived at Waterloo Bridge to take his own life. Incredibly, a passer-by was able to connect with Jonny, enabling him to continue his life today. Jonny shares the full story with HFM and we learn how important the dialogue about mental health can be. He expands on this and the work he is doing to promote a better understanding of mental health in his memoir The Stranger on the Bridge We speak with a psychiatrist, a hypnotist, a sophrologist, and a life coach to understand how to overcome anxiety, and how to use it as a tool. Special thanks to all the guest involved: Alex Cupid, Tim Grimwade, Professor George Fieldman, Nicola Oldcroft, Nat Hawley, Tom Sellick, Dominique Antiglio, Michael Serwa, Bruce Parry and Jonny Benjamin. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

In January 2008, 20-year-old Jonny Benjamin stood on a bridge in central London ready to take his own life. A passing stranger stopped and talked to Jonny, saving his life. Six years later Jonny launched the #FindMike campaign to try to find that stranger on the bridge so he could finally thank him. What happened next surprised the world... In our intimate and exclusive conversation, we talked about: - What every family dealing with suicide needs to know - Why men find it so hard to open up and talk about their feelings - Why men represent 3/4 of all global suicides - Why suicide is still such a taboo today and what you can do to help overcome that - A message of hope to everyone suffering from mental health issues and depression Jonny's message is an important message and one I hope you'll appreciate and share with those around you! GET ON ALL THE ACTION: Subscribe and rate the show on iTunes: www.theunconventionalists.org SHOW NOTES www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/95 GET IN TOUCH Website: www.theunconventionalists.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/markleruste Twitter: www.twitter.com/markleruste YouTube: www.youtube.com/markleruste Instagram: www.instagram.com/markleruste

Neil Laybourn was heading to work, when he saw a man climbing over the railings, intending to end his life. That man was Jonny Benjamin, and Neil managed to pull him back from the brink. Anna Foster talks to both men about that moment, and their battle to end the stigma of mental illness.

Mental Health Campaigner Ten years ago, Jonny Benjamin was at a low point. He was talked out of a suicide attempt on Waterloo Bridge. His quest to find the man who rescued him, Neil Laybourn, became famous. Jonny’s now written a book about his story, his illness and his progress towards recovery. Jonny talks to us about how far he has come on his journey and the help he’d like to see for others with mental health problems in the future.

Verne Troyer played Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films. Following his recent death, fellow short person Eugene Grant says the character normalised violent attacks against others with dwarfism. Plus, as exam season gets underway, what’s it doing to your mental health? We talk to campaigner Jonny Benjamin, who runs mental health workshops in schools, and we hear how your teacher could have given you maths anxiety. And meet the artist who gives her drawings away - as therapy. Presented by Kate Monaghan and Simon Minty. (Photo: Verne Troyer Credit: Reuters) Clip of Britain’s Got Talent courtesy of FreemantleMedia

“It wasn’t just what he said but it was the way that he listened” Jonny Benjamin has always suffered from mental health issues. Now, an author and mental health advocate, Jonny chats to Ellen and Yvette about the stranger who saved him from jumping off a bridge. Stay in touch with Mentally Yours on Twitter and our private Facebook group.

In 2008, 20 year old Jonny Benjamin climbed the railing at London's Waterloo Bridge, with the intention to jump and kill himself. However, a passing stranger realizing what was about to happen, began speaking to Jonny, eventually persuading him to reconsider. That random stranger changed Jonny’s life. --- 6 years later Johhny launched a campaign to highlight the importance of mental health, and to relocate this man who had saved his life. The campaign was supported by various high-profile people including Stephen Fry, Boy George, and the British Prime Minister (at the time) David Cameron. Added to that, millions of people shared Jonny’s story online and the hashtag "FindMike" trended around the world. In this episode of Setbacks & Success, Jonny shares his story...

Paul Charney from the Zionist Federation and Hannah Weisfeld from Yachad discuss the UN's recent resolution over Israeli settlements, we find out about the Jewish Museum's exhibition 'Scots Jews: Photographs by Judah Passow, Jonny Benjamin on receiving an MBE in the New Year's Honours List and on the Schmooze we ask why is the Holocaust remembered before most other historic genocides.

Depending on who you ask, our current generation of youngsters are either ‘snowflakes’ in need of greater resilience, or the product of the economic, political and social insecurity that has come to define our times, creating new pressures which have helped to drive up rates of mental distress. What implications does this have for policy making in the UK, and how can we deliver on government commitments to improve mental health care for children and young people? Join us to discuss these challenges and potential solutions with an expert panel including Sarah Brennan, Chief Executive of Young Minds, Lord Victor Adebowale, Chief Executive of Turning Point and NHS England Board Member, and Jonny Benjamin, campaigner and activist.

Sos St.Germain's mum was a devout Tibetan Buddhist and his father was The Beatles' astrologer. So mindfulness, compassion, and profound awareness have always been the main currencies of Sos's communication. We talked about an aspect that so many entrepreneurs are afraid to talk about out loud: depression. Along with: • How to overcome emotional pain • How to be with depression • How to have a deeper impact with your words • How to allow our loved ones to hear how we really feel • How to parent consciously • How to ask for help • And why connection is one of the most important aspects of your journey Enjoy this deep, rich and thoughtful conversation with a man who is an open book. To find out more visit: http://www.theunconventionalists.com Show notes: Szos's website: www.szosstgermain.com Interview with Jonny Benjamin: https://youtu.be/TZyA2xkB0Q0 Interview with Shea Emry: https://theunconventionalists.com/episode/6

Inspirational mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin talks about relationships and how they are key in his recovery from mental ill health. Jonny talks about his relationship with his family and Neil Laybourn, the man who persuaded him not to take his own life. Jonny also says how important small connections with strangers can be - you never know the good you can do.

In this episode of Movember Radio, we chat to Jonny Benjamin - a mental health campaigner who spends his life visiting schools, universities, prisons, hospitals and corporations talking about his experience. In 2008, Jonny was about to jump off a bridge over the river Thames before a stranger stepped in and talked him back from the brink. This experience led to a personal transformation for Jonny and a television documentary about that moment which has been viewed by 300 million people online. Jonny now works to inspire people with the message that mental health problems can get better. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.