Podcasts about mental health first aid england

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Burt are joined by Alicia Nagar, head of people, wellbeing and equity at Mental Health First Aid England, and Samantha Stapley, chief operations and people officer at Trussell.Alicia describes the complex mental health challenges faced by people working in the voluntary sector. She outlines the need for a holistic approach to organisational support, with Mental Health First Aiders forming a part.Sam explains how Trussell is responding to the mental health needs of its staff, volunteers and food bank users as the charity grows in response to sky-rocketing demand. She stresses the importance of listening to staff rather than making assumptions about the most valuable forms of support.Charity Changed My Life features the story of Opinya Lilly Okello, whose farming enterprise in northern Uganda has become more profitable since she received training from Feed the Minds through the NGO ACSET Uganda.Do you have stories of people whose lives have been transformed for the better thanks to your charity? If so, we'd like to hear them! All it takes is a short voice message to be featured on this podcast. Email lucinda.rouse@haymarket.com for further information.Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, click here.Read the transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Emotion at Work podcast, Simon Blake, CEO of Mental Health First Aid England, shares insights on the intersection of work and well-being.   The discussion emphasises the vital role of connection, purpose, and relationships in creating positive workplace environments, revealing that a significant percentage of managers rise to their roles by circumstance rather than design.   Simon identifies key strategies for creating mental health in the workplace, including considerate design of roles and open communication.   The episode highlights the importance of vulnerability in conversation, offers practical phrases for clearer discussion and encourages a shift in focus towards joy and fulfilment instead of stress management at work, alongside recommendations for further reading to enrich understanding of workplace mental health.   Links   Simon Blake LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonblake/   Mental Health First Aid UK: https://mhfaengland.org/individuals/   Research paper - Managers feel the Pinch Managers_Feel_The_Pinch_Report_PDF-2.pdf (emotionatwork.co.uk)   Kim Scott's book - Radical Candor  Radical Candor: Fully Revised and Updated Edition: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean: Amazon.co.uk: Scott, Kim: 9781529038347: Books   Brene Brown - Anxiety, Calm, and Over-/Under-Functioning - Brené Brown (brenebrown.com)   Find Your Why by Simon Sinek - Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team: Amazon.co.uk: Mead, David, Docker, Peter, Sinek, Simon: 9780143111726: Books   Desert Island Discs - BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs   Podcast series A Muslim & A Jew - A Muslim & A Jew Go There Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts            

In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to Sarah McIntosh from Mental Health First Aid England about the importance of the MHFAider role. 

In this snippet, listeners are treated to a condensed version of an interview with Adah Parris, a remarkable system thinker, storyteller, and artist. Adah, who holds influential roles as the chair of Mental Health First Aid England and leader of the Culture Values Advisory Group, discusses the significance of asking the right questions. The conversation kicks off with a profound inquiry: Which ancestors do we aspire to become? Join Adah as she illuminates this thought-provoking question and examines whether it's fueled by ego or a deeper longing for legacy.You can follow us on Instagram : @Harvestseries, or @rose.claverie for updatesand watch our filmed podcast or speakers on Youtube : Harvest Series.Sound editing by @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya : Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir and teamMusic by ChambordArtwork : Pedro Vidigal & Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersThe founders of Harvest Series are Burak Öymen and Roman Carel.

Welcome to the final episode in this series of The F Word at Work, where we discuss mental health at work, and its prevalence regarding the topic of fertility in the workplace. We're delighted to be in conversation with Simon Blake, CEO of MHFA England® and a leading voice in mental health advocacy.With a passion for driving social change, Simon champions diversity and community support. As Chair of the Dying Matters Campaign, he continues his commitment to promoting holistic wellbeing.Here's a glimpse into our conversation:Over 300,000 mental health first aiders are now active in the UK, with one in 40 adults receiving training. We delve into the impact of this training and how it has evolved over the years.Mental health takes centre stage alongside physical health concerns, emphasizing its crucial role in creating a healthy work environment.We explore the importance of using inclusive language and fostering supportive behaviours when discussing both fertility issues and mental health. The importance of listening and offering support, rather than trying to "fix" someone's situation.Learn about the valuable resources available for Mental Health Awareness Week and how these can support the fertility conversations in the workplace.We learn about Mental Health First Aid England's mission to provide training and consultancy on mental health awareness and support.Understand what mental health first aid is and its role in the workplace, including recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health issues, providing initial support, and signposting individuals to appropriate resources.The importance of creating a workplace culture where employees feel safe, supported, and have a sense of belonging, especially in the wake of the pandemic's impact on mental well-being.We explore the "My Whole Self" campaign, which emphasizes the need for dismantling the stigma surrounding fertility challenges and their connection to mental health.The importance of well-being check-ins and the need for managers to be trained in supporting employee well-being. It also recognizes the fear of missteps in difficult conversations and emphasizes building trust with employees.How mental health first aiders can empower managers and employees to address mental health and well-being concerns, including those related to fertility challenges.The importance of psychological safety in the workplace is highlighted and how mental health first aid training empowers individuals to support their colleagues, fostering a positive work environment.We conclude by reflecting on the rewarding aspects of MHFA England's work. This includes the widespread impact of training, the stories of individuals using their skills to help others, and the dedication of mental health first aiders in creating positive workplace cultures.Thank you to Apricity who are sponsoring this series of The F Word at Work. To find out about more about how they can support your employees with inclusive fertility care please get in touch with its expert corporate team here. We'd love your support and feedback so please do hit follow and if possible leave a review in the app you are listening to.Stay Connected:Follow The F Word at Work for access to our free resources:Download our guidance here.Watch our latest webinar with Selfridges, Cadent Gas and Diageo talking about...

Welcome to the final episode in this series of The F Word at Work, where we discuss mental health at work, and its prevalence regarding the topic of fertility in the workplace. We're delighted to be in conversation with Simon Blake, CEO of MHFA England® and a leading voice in mental health advocacy.With a passion for driving social change, Simon champions diversity and community support. As Chair of the Dying Matters Campaign, he continues his commitment to promoting holistic wellbeing.Here's a glimpse into our conversation:Over 300,000 mental health first aiders are now active in the UK, with one in 40 adults receiving training. We delve into the impact of this training and how it has evolved over the years.Mental health takes centre stage alongside physical health concerns, emphasizing its crucial role in creating a healthy work environment.We explore the importance of using inclusive language and fostering supportive behaviours when discussing both fertility issues and mental health. The importance of listening and offering support, rather than trying to "fix" someone's situation.Learn about the valuable resources available for Mental Health Awareness Week and how these can support the fertility conversations in the workplace.We learn about Mental Health First Aid England's mission to provide training and consultancy on mental health awareness and support.Understand what mental health first aid is and its role in the workplace, including recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health issues, providing initial support, and signposting individuals to appropriate resources.The importance of creating a workplace culture where employees feel safe, supported, and have a sense of belonging, especially in the wake of the pandemic's impact on mental well-being.We explore the "My Whole Self" campaign, which emphasizes the need for dismantling the stigma surrounding fertility challenges and their connection to mental health.The importance of well-being check-ins and the need for managers to be trained in supporting employee well-being. It also recognizes the fear of missteps in difficult conversations and emphasizes building trust with employees.How mental health first aiders can empower managers and employees to address mental health and well-being concerns, including those related to fertility challenges.The importance of psychological safety in the workplace is highlighted and how mental health first aid training empowers individuals to support their colleagues, fostering a positive work environment.We conclude by reflecting on the rewarding aspects of MHFA England's work. This includes the widespread impact of training, the stories of individuals using their skills to help others, and the dedication of mental health first aiders in creating positive workplace cultures.Thank you to Apricity who are sponsoring this series of The F Word at Work. To find out about more about how they can support your employees with inclusive fertility care please get in touch with its expert corporate team here. We'd love your support and feedback so please do hit follow and if possible leave a review in the app you are listening to.Stay Connected:Follow The F Word at Work for access to our free resources:Download our guidance here.Watch our latest webinar with Selfridges, Cadent Gas and Diageo talking about...

“Ask yourself, what type of ancestor do you want to be? Look yourself in the mirror and recognize that I am part of the problem.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Adah Parris, Chair of Mental Health First Aid England, and a keynote speaker, polymath, anti-disciplinary artist, tech futurist, and activist. Adah has worn many hats over the years, which has allowed her to form and share hollistic but unique and fresh perspectives on topics like technology, AI, human relationships, and more.  Join us as we explore humanity's ever-evolving presence and identity, its presence within the cosmos, the importance of physical human connection, and more in a very introspective (and philosophical) episode of HYPERSCALE. FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2s69743z   LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/nshyt9jj   TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/8aapbw9p  Website: https://briarprestidgeofficial.com

On the 63rd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Adah Parris. Adah is a futurist, artist, keynote speaker, and a visionary in the fields of technology, ecology, innovation, and art. She chairs Mental Health First Aid England and is a Fellow at The Royal Society of the Arts. She is recognised as a TED Talks Global Emerging Innovator and celebrated by Forbes Brazil as one of the top futurists in the world. In this episode, Adah shares with us her journey to being herself, how curiosity and not following convention influence her life, the lessons she has learned about honesty and transparency in relationships, and meeting the human in each other before anything else. She notes the significance of seeing life as a series of experiments and shares what contributes to being both a good ancestor and being in kinship with the world around us. If you find yourself stuck in life and are unsure of what to do next, or feel your present ways of relating to others are causing you difficulty, Adah's perspectives will give you so much to contemplate across a wide breadth of themes and topics that may help you see the world a little differently.Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for clips and shorts.For further content and information check out the following:- Adah's leadership program: https://www.weareseeds.xyz/- Adah's Website: https://www.adahparris.art/- For the podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life to book a free consultation (30 minutes) for one-on-one coaching programs or click here to read about a leadership coaching program to build trust and connection amongst executive teams.Running Order:03:00 What type of ancestor do you want to be?08:00 How values and curiosity shape Adah's life12:30 The journey to Adah being herself18:40 Seeing life as a series of experiments25:15 Letting go of how life should be30:30 Lessons from authentic relating36:15 The value and importance of difference42:25 The importance of presence 49:30 Technology, busyness, and relating54:48 Distorting Time1:02:10 Being a good ancestor and kinship1:07:52 Summary and what is a good life for Adah?

Adah Parris is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, polymath, anti-disciplinary artist, tech futurist, and activist who is dedicated to inspiring individuals and organizations to embrace new ways of thinking and doing. She has a unique blend of expertise in multiple fields, including living systems, technologies (digital and ecological) and systems design. Her perspective on innovation, transformation, and technology is both empathetic and subversive, challenging the status quo and helping people to recognise and bridge the gap between their external stories and internal behaviors. Adah is the Chair of Mental Health First Aid England and the advisory group for the Centre for Cultural Value, and she has also been recognised as a TED Talks Global Emerging Innovator. Her work explores the anatomy of transformation and innovation, and she focuses on changing how we experience the world by asking the question, “What type of Ancestor do you want to be?” Her cutting-edge philosophy, Cyborg Shamanism™, merges ancient wisdom, living systems, traditional ecological knowledge and practices, and digital technologies, and she provides individuals with the tools and practices to bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be through her consulting and her Ancestors Retreats. Adah has over 20 years of experience in transforming cultures to nurture decentralized innovation environments and has worked with some of the world's leading organizations and institutions.

Why does Sisterhood matter?  What happens when you are truly in a Sisterhood and how can it make you feel?  Join Em as she chats to Chloe about all this and so much more – expect laughs, truly brilliant words of wisdom and a lot of fab chat. Follow Chloe: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chloebdavies Instagram: @simplymschloe About Chloe Davies: With over 20 years of experience in various business sectors, I am a founder, consultant, and leader who is passionate about creating and sustaining inclusive cultures within the workplace and society. I believe that community is the heart of everything, and I seek to empower and celebrate the diverse talents and experiences of underrepresented groups, especially Black women and LGBTQ+ people. As the founder of It Takes A Village, a collective for Black women in advertising, media, and marketing, I work with partners to amplify the voices and visibility of this demographic and to create opportunities for their professional growth and recognition. As a social impact consultant, I advise and support social enterprises, organisations  and charities on their cultural strategy, inclusion and stakeholder engagement. I am also an ambassador for Mental Health First Aid England, a director at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre Project, and a member of several and organisations that promote gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. Through my work, I aim to change the world for my sons and future generations.

Mental Health Expert Interview with Simon Blake CEO of Mental Health England by Darren A. Smith MBM Today's podcast features mental health questions and answers by our expert Simon Blake. Here's a quick overview of the questions: What is the definition of mental health? How has Covid-19 affected mental health? How accurately is mental health reported in the media? How does mental health affect physical health? How does mental health affect your life? Why is mental health important? - Why is mental health training important? Why is mental health on the rise? Please tell us about mental health month/week. When is mental health too much? What does mental health mean to you? Where can someone get a mental health diagnosis? You Can Read the Full Transcript on Mental Health Questions and Answers Below: Darren Smith: Welcome to Sticky Interviews. My name is Darren Smith, and I'm the Chief Executive Officer of MBM Making Business Matter, the Home of Sticky Learning. We are the soft skills training provider to retailers and manufacturers around the globe. The idea of these interviews is to bring to you the expert's inside knowledge of how you can be the very best version of you. Welcome to the show. Welcome Simon Blake. We are here at Sticky Learning, MBM, and we have the great honour of talking to you. Now, I know that you are the CEO of Mental Health England. I know that you ride horses and you've got a competition tomorrow. But what I'd like to do is, for the guys that are watching is say, why should we talk to you about mental health? Simon Blake: Simon Blake, on Mental Health Questions and Answers   So, I mean, the first thing, of course is that everybody should be talking about mental health and talking about mental health properly and seriously. So great to be here talking with you. But I am Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid England, which is an organisation that wants to train one in 10 of the adult population in mental health first aid England skills and knowledge because we think that will create a cultural tipping point in which enough people have the skills and understanding around mental health to make a real difference. Simon Blake: I also, of course, have lived experience in terms of live with a partner who has their own mental health conditions, friends, family, my own ups and downs in all sorts of things. So, yeah, I have some professional expertise and then some personal expertise. But just go right back to the first bit. We all need to be talking about it, and that's why you should talk to me because hopefully, I encourage some people too [inaudible1:47]. Darren Smith: Fabulous. Alright, we've got about 12 questions. Most of them are those that either come from people on LinkedIn or they are searching for them on Google. So we saw these questions and we thought, who better to ask than you? So we are going to go through these questions, ask you, we might go off a tangent, we might ask you to share a few stories. But for the viewers at home or at work, what we are really trying to do is get all those goodies that are inside your head around mental health out so we can help each other. Simon Blake: Cool. Darren Smith: So our first question is, what is the definition of mental health? Simon Blake: Sure. I mean, the World Health Organisation, I know Donald Trump's not their biggest fan. But the World Health Organisation defines mental health as a state of well-being in which individuals realise their own potential can cope with the normal stresses of everyday life, can work productively and fruitfully, which is obviously a good term for those working in supermarkets and be able to contribute to their own community. So that's the World Health Organisation definition. I guess the key bit in that is this is about well-being. Simon Blake: We often talk about mental health when we mean mental ill health, and it's really important to recognise.

Mental Health Awareness is just the start. Real change requires action! This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're guiding you through a triple defence approach to protecting employee mental health and building resilient workplaces. To help, we're joined by three incredible expert guests. Amy McKeown Amy is Award-winning Workplace Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategist and Consultant. She coaches organisations of all sizes, putting into place evidence based, measurable and sustainable strategies which are as innovative as they are effective. She was also a Non-Executive Director of Mental Health First Aid England. Andrew Berrie Andrew is Head of Workplace Well-being at Mind, a charity that for 70 years, has been committed to making sure that everyone experiencing a mental health problem is treated with the respect they deserve and has access to the support they need. Andrew oversees a department of 30 committed to supporting employers create mentally healthy workplaces through changes in their policy, practice and culture. Michael Brazier Michael is a Workforce digital mental well-being specialist at Kooth Work. Kooth Work's digital products help wellbeing leaders to Understand, Support and Improve the mental health of their workforce, and is is available to 15.9 million people across the UK. Join the conversation as we explore: The business and legal case for mental health strategy Strategy V Tactics A triple defense approach to shape your strategy Reclaiming your purpose as a leader How you can raise awareness How to empower your line managers The competitive advantage of early intervention Now is the time to reimagine our approach to mental health in the workplace, and create a strategy that has a measurable impact on our people and our business. We've got this. Resources Connect with Amy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-mckeown-b569a5b/ Website: https://amymckeown.com Training: https://amymckeown.com/course Connect with Andrew: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewberrie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewBerrie Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ Connect with Michael: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brazier-3312583/ Kooth Work: https://work.kooth.com/ More from this episode: Mind Well-being Index: https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/workplace-wellbeing-index/ Kooth Work Flourish Research: https://work.kooth.com/missing-the-mark-flourish-findings-report Well-being, Productivity and Happiness at Work https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9783319625478?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jELMF_U7Uwgcfh8CBCg24T4cn86wo0o2CC3xAnr0F1FypVHiFvFG3yRoCkbwQAvD_BwE Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on: Toxic Workplace Culture: How to Spot it, Stop it, and Create a Healthier Work Environment https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/toxic-workplace-culture_1887/ Women's Health: A Guide for Male Leaders https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/womens-health-a-guide-for-male-leaders_1785/ The Untold Heartbreak of Male Leaders, With Jim Young https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-untold-heartbreak-of-male-leaders_1946/ Connect with Al and Leanne Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthlieswork Email: hello@truthliesandwork

The world has multiple religion and belief systems to offer, and yet people are still seeking for ways on how to connect with each other, the environment, and higher beings to understand reality and the world we live in. Adah noticed how as people sought new religion, they were using plant medicine and sound meditation to connect with and understand the self, each other, and the environment, kind of like how we use digital technology. Enter cyborg shamanism—which is the coexistence of cyborgs, using digital hardware to augment the biological, and the shaman, using ecological and organic technology to augment and help us understand ourselves. Adah explores this new concept as well as her ancestral journey, mediumship, and how cyborg shamanism can help us further understand each other and our environment. Adah is a polymath and activist exploring the intersection of ecology, technology, innovation, and art. She is a Chair of the Mental Health First Aid England and The Advisory Group of the Center for Cultural Value. Her advocacy is social justice and mental health awareness. She is also a fellow of The Royal Center of the Arts and the creator of “Cyborg Shamanism”, a philosophy that combines ancient wisdom, indigenous practice, and digital technology to inspire innovation and encourage people to consider the kind of ancestors they want to be. In 2020, 2021 and 2022, Adah was long-listed as one of the Most Influential Women in UK Technology. In 2019, she was recognised as one of TED Talks Global Emerging Innovators. In 2018, she was recognised as one of the UK's Top 100 Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Leaders in Technology.    What we discuss: 01:09 – Introducing Adah 04:56 – What Kind of Ancestor Do You Want to Be? 15:35 – Adah's Ancestral Journey 26:36 – What is a Polymath? 36:51 – Cyborg Shamanism 49:21 – Artificial Intelligence 53:53 – Animisim and Mediumship 1:10:36 – Adah in Behalf of the Great Mother   To amplify your health with GoddessWell products, go to Goddesswell.co to and use the code SISTERHOOD at checkout to buy one and get one free!   To learn more about Adah Parris and her work go to https://linktr.ee/adahparris https://www.weareseeds.xyz/   To learn more about Global Sisterhood go to www.globalsisterhood.org To join a virtual circle with us, go to http://www.globalsisterhood.org/virtual-circles To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

In these ‘Shorts' episodes of my podcast, I'll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 31 and my interview with Simon Blake, CEO of the social enterprise Mental Health First Aid England. In this clip, he talks about some of the cultural and systemic problems that are impacting the mental health of everybody, but especially those in minority groups.FREE RESOURCESBen's FREE 10-4-10 Leadership Programme: https://bit.ly/FREEleadershipmini-course Ben's website: https://bit.ly/BenMortonLeadership LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HEREhttps://www.ben-morton.com/episode31/ SHOW LINKSConnect with Simon: https://twitter.com/simonablake Find out more about Mental Health First Aid England: https://mhfaengland.org/

1. How to find the stress "sweet spot" 2. How to manage our own mental health at work.  3. How to help a colleague struggling 4. What can organisations do to create a more supportive environment 5. ‘Reasonable' workplace adjustments Links for further support: www.mhfaengland.org www.mhfaengland.org/startwell https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/campaigns/my-whole-self-2022/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin/in/simonblake/   Twitter: @MHFAEngland Instagram: @mhfaengland FB: @MHFAEngland Bio Simon joined MHFA England as Chief Executive in October 2018 and has been responsible for setting the organisation's new strategic vision to improve the mental health of the nation through its mission to train one in ten of the population in mental health skills, knowledge and awareness. He has also been instrumental in leading the organisation's commitment to become a truly anti-racist social enterprise, and is the executive sponsor for MHFA England's race equity programme. Simon is a respected thought leader on the subject of mental health, workplace wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion. He writes regularly for the MHFA England blog, contributes to media articles and plays an active role on mental health and wellbeing events, either chairing or contributing his expertise as a speaker or panellist. Before joining MHFA England, Simon dedicated his career to working with young people and has a long track record of championing difference and creating platforms for people's voices to be heard. In doing this, Simon has worked on some of the most talked about and complex social issues of today: sex and relationships education, sexual and reproductive rights, volatile substance abuse, Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship and LGBTQ rights. He is driven by a passion for a better, more inclusive society where everyone can be themselves.  With over 20 years working with young people Simon has been involved in several projects and initiatives to promote positive wellbeing and mental health. He has written over 40 publications on all aspects of PSHE and Citizenship.  In his roles at the Sex Education Forum, National Children's Bureau, sexual health and wellbeing charity Brook and, most recently, as Chief Executive of the National Union of Students (NUS), Simon has considerable experience in balancing the competing agendas of various high-profile organisations and stakeholders, finding ways to build consensus and collaboration to achieve positive social outcomes.  Simon received an OBE in 2011 for his services to the voluntary sector and young people. He was recognised as a 2020 Global Diversity Champion in the Global Diversity List and the 2021 Pride Power List. He is Chair of the Dying Matters Campaign and the Support After Suicide Partnership. Prior to these voluntary roles he has held a number of trustee positions including trustee and vice chair of the Black Health Agency (2004 – 2011), Chair of Diversity Role Models (2012 – 2015) and vice chair of Stonewall (2015 – 2021). Simon is a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute.

Hey friend! Change is hard right? Which is why I have my friend Lisa on the podcast today! Lisa Bevan is the co-founder of Transformation Station, the author of Happiness Hacks for kids, She is a master practitioner of NLP, TimeLine Therapy and Hypnosis and is an associate member of Mental Health First Aid England who teaches Adult Mental Health First Aid. Her company Transformation Station are experts in human behaviour and transformational change. She is Married to Richard and Mum to Maizie and Harry who are 11 and 9, she also has a close relationship with her Husbands twins Myles and Chloe who are 26. She loves learning about the mind, personal development and taking walks in the countryside. Connect with Lisa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcbevan/ https://transformationstationltd.co.uk/  https://www.facebook.com/transformationstationltd  https://www.facebook.com/groups/362051701810428  Love and light SJ x Want to Work with me? ⬇️⬇️ The Productive Mum Weight Loss Framework You will learn how to make the time for your health and fitness goals as well as a nutrition and fitness framework that works with your body and fits around your family. You will walk away with an action plan to take daily steps to achieve your weight loss goals PLUS my Bonus Cycle syncing 101 course and a bi-weekly Q&A check in via zoom for accountability and an awesome community of like minded women! Grab your spot here: https://bit.ly/SJframework  Any questions please email me at theproductivemum@gmail.com  My online workouts can be found here: Online Workouts and Macro containers   Free Facebook Group - Come and join us! https://bit.ly/PMFBG My favourite products can be found here: Online workouts and the coloured containers are here: Online Workouts and Macro containers Pre-Workout and Daily chocolate protein is here: Pre-workout and Protein link

This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show I've got the amazing Amanda Whitlock  Mental Health & Wellbeing Consultant and Trainer. Amanda is an experienced Wellbeing and Mental Health trainer and consultant. Accredited by Mental Health First Aid England, she provides both MHFA-Accredited and bespoke training. For individuals who want to look after their own mental health and maintain their wellbeing, Amanda provides training, together with the toolkits to enable them to have the relevant conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Amanda also helps business owners and managers looking to provide the correct support for employees. She provides online and face to face courses to enable every workplace, to provide the right environment, to help manage their staff's wellbeing. She also provides guidance around implementing policies and procedures which enhance workplace wellbeing. Total Wellbeing Matters also offers monthly support packages which provide mentorship through the  delivery of both 1:1 and group support and advice to team members. Amanda is passionate about facilitating training for anyone who wishes to increase their understanding about mental health. For 15 years, Amanda worked in the charity sector providing strategic management and business development. Prior to founding her business, she was National Wellbeing Manager for a charity which specialized in providing advice, guidance and support for older people. Amanda's company provides resources and training in mental health to corporate and individuals alike across the UK. Amanda is Founder and Managing Director of Total Wellbeing Matters. This week we chat mental and emotional wellbeing, what is mental health and mental illness and why is it still, so tough to talk about it? Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/AJHarrison27)

In the first of our exciting series of Podcasts interviewing some of the most interesting leaders in the charity sector, we talked to Simon Blake, currently the CEO of Mental Health First Aid (England), who have a vision to improve the mental health of the nation. In the last year alone they have enabled over 133,000 people to become trained in mental health, which will save lives across the country.Simon is an amazing leader in the charity sector, having helped grow many different charities in his career and works tirelessly to ensure fairness, equality, mental health and a more inclusive society are at the forefront of the nation's minds. In this interview, Simon explains the benefits of working closely with other charities, why having a network that expands outside of the charity sector is vital and how you need to embrace sales & marketing a charity, because it helps you make the money that lets you help a wider range of people, as he puts it, being proud of your profit!For more information about Mental Health First Aid England Visit:https://mhfaengland.org/my-whole-self/Twitter - @MHFAEnglandInstagram: mhfaenglandAnd for more from us, head to:www.thirtythreepercent.co.uk

This week's episode is a special on mental health and wellbeing, with Adam Mason, CEDA director general, detailing the motivations behind founding the Together We Will initiative, which is focusing on various aspects of corporate social responsibility, and Matthew Kitchin, C&C Catering Equipment's commercial manager, discussing his participation in Together We Will's recent Mental Health First Aid England's mental health awareness training, and how C&C is taking those learnings throughout the company.

On the fifth episode of the Equality Series, we bring Simon Blake, CEO at Mental Health First Aid England. In this conversation we will be looking at the role of mental health amongst LGBTQ+ and youth groups and how it has been affected by the pandemic.

In this episode of 'John Scott Lawton's English, you know' I interview Asif Bhana as we talk about men's mental health issues. We both talk openly about our experiences of encountering stress and anxiety in our own lives, often brought about through overwork or burnout. Why do we let this happen to us and what effects does it have on our mental and physical health, as well as on our friends and close family members? We consider the need for men to talk more openly about their feelings, particularly in relation to their health, but also talk about some of the barriers that exist, or are perceived to exist, which prevent men from seeking help. If you encounter anxiety, stress, depression, or suicidal thoughts, we would both encourage you to seek help and support immediately from any of the organisations listed here. This help could take the form of a phone call, Instant Messaging, informational resources online, or arrangements for a face to face meeting. Please make use of the resources that are available to you and find out what services or organisations are established in your country to assist people experiencing difficulties which have an impact on people's mental health. General background information: Men's Mental Health - the Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/m/men-and-mental-health Loss, bereavement, anxiety, stress or suicidal thoughts. In the UK, please call the Samaritans, available 24 hours a day on 116 123 (free of charge) or go online to: The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ Ten Practical Ways to look after your Mental Health - download free of charge at: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health The International Association for Suicide Prevention - information, resources, World Mental Health Day, Suicide Awareness: http://www.iasp.info/ Young People and Suicide Prevention: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ Mental Health First Aid - USA https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/about/ Mental Health First Aid - England https://mhfaengland.org/ - Training Courses ‘Ash' Asif Bhana is a seasoned Business Consultant and Coach with over 20 years' experience working across a variety of sectors. While based in the UK, he supports many different clients around the world both individually and in group settings. He specialises in helping people reach their professional and personal potential through coaching their strengths and developing their English language skills. He has a passion for world cuisine and enjoys discovering new culture and landscapes. For more information about this podcast series, or to make any comments or to ask any questions relating to English Language learning, please contact me at johnscottlawton@hotmail.co.uk or visit my LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-scott-lawton/ or my company page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-scott-lawton-consulting/?viewAsMember=true Please use a sound comment if using the Anchor App, if possible, to ask any questions or to comment on the language used in this podcast. Finally, please take a look at my website where I post additional content to support this podcast series: https://johnscottlawtonsenglishyouknow.wordpress.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-lawton/message

Join us for the second episode in the latest series of the CharityComms podcast as we continue our deep dive into a topic close to our hearts - Wellbeing. Guiding us through this episode is guest host Lally Wentworth, CharityComms' very own mentoring manager. And joining her for this episode are special guests; Susie Wright, Digital communications consultant, trainer, coach & facilitator, Deanne Palmer, Head of Brand and Marketing, Mental Health First Aid England, and Anil Ranchod, Head of PR and Press at the Chartered Management Institute. Tune in as Lally and her guests discuss the power of talking and the importance of and the tools they and their colleagues have put in place to ensure they build wellbeing into their mindsets. Make sure you subscribe to be kept up to date! You can access a full transcription of the podcast here. And the resources mentioned in the episode are here: The Wheel of Life and My Whole Self free resources Contact our main host Lauren on Twitter: @LaurenHaizel or producer Christine on Twitter: @ck_fleming

Join your host Ray Patrick with panellists Zenya, Claudia and Angela with special guest Stewart White, Instructor Member of Mental Health First Aid England. This week’s Talking Points: Mental Health and lockdown1.Why are so many young men struggling with mental health?2.How can churches assist the community with mental health?

After over 12 months of lockdowns, furlough, redundancies, closures, re-openings, and more closures, the level of uncertainty, on an organisation and individual level, has surely affected the mental health of every one of us. Vicki Cockman, Head of Client Delivery at Mental Health First Aid England, joins us to give some tips on how to best look after ourselves, and each other, in the coming months…

Simon Blake, CEO of the social enterprise Mental Health First Aid England, joins me today to explore how they are leading with their  mission to improve the mental health of the nation. Simon is also the deputy chair of the LGBT Charity, Stonewall, a member of the Sleep Charity Advisory Committee and a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute.  He was awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to the voluntary sector and young people. Outside of work, he describes himself as a reluctant runner, a massive dog lover and enthusiastic horse rider.  It was a fascinating conversation as we zoomed into the micro, day-to-day things that we can do to promote good mental health in the workplace. Simon also spoke about some of the cultural and systemic problems that are impacting the mental health of everybody, but especially those in minority groups. Links Mentioned: Connect with Simon: https://twitter.com/simonablake (https://twitter.com/simonablake) Find out more about Mental Health First Aid England: https://mhfaengland.org/ (https://mhfaengland.org/)  Find out more about Ben's work: https://linktr.ee/BMLeadership (https://linktr.ee/BMLeadership)

Episode 48  We don't need to have the answers, in order to be willing to have the conversation. Mental Health First Aid England's objective is to have 1 in 10 people trained in mental health first aid skills. To date, their figures have them at 1 in 70. The pandemic has brought the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, and mental health in general, to the fore. In 2018, Simon Blake was hired as the CEO of MHFA England. Upon his appointment, MHFA stated: "Simon has dedicated his career to working with young people and has a long track record of championing difference and creating platforms for people's voices to be heard." We talk to Simon about the role of MHFA England, the importance of talking and listening, as well as rights for the LGBT+ community, and the impact of the pandemic to the countries collective mental wellbeing. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - https://mhfaengland.org/ 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/

This week, Emily and Rebecca chat about how charities can support their employees and volunteers as the UK settles into its third national lockdown. They discuss the resources available from Mental Health First Aid England, Mind, the City Mental Health Alliance and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

Transcript available here: www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/ We handed over our podcast reins to Polly Neate, CEO of Shelter, and Tessy Ojo, CEO of The Diana Award, for a miniseries that will discuss what privilege and anti-racism mean for the charity sector and the role of charity leaders in facilitating a shift of power both in our sector and more widely. In the third and final episode, Tessy and Polly talk to Simon Blake, chief executive of the Mental Health First Aid England, about being experimental and taking more risks when it comes to tackling racial inequalities in the charity sector.

To mark the relaunch of CMI Race and Mental Health First Aid England's campaign 'My Whole Self', we caught up with Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture and Wellbeing at MHFAE to explore her 'squiggly' career journey and to unpack the important themes and topics from the latest guidance, 'Supporting the wellbeing and mental health of People of Colour and Black people'.

In this episode, Krish meets Jonathan Beever, ex-royal engineer, who’s career in the forces provided an alternative to the life on the council estate he grew up on that he was so determined to escape. Jonathan’s career was over the moment he suffered a knee injury following an accident playing rugby.  At first Jonathan struggled to adjust to civilian life, but he did manage to find a job he enjoyed, and was content with his new life outside of the army.  One Sunday, whilst enjoying a motorbike ride, Jonathan and his girlfriend who was riding on the back of the bike, suffered a life changing accident when they collided with a car. Both suffered serious injuries, including two bleeds on Jonathan’s brain.  Jonathan’s injury recovery involved just as much therapy for his mental health as for his physical injuries, and he talks openly about his struggles with anxiety and depression long after the visible wounds from the accident had healed.  As an ex-forces individual, Jonathan received support through Deptherapy, a charity that supports veterans and serving British Forces personnel with mental illness and injuries through Scuba diving.  This is a story of both brain injury and mental health recovery, and sees two men candidly discuss anxiety and depression, how they manifest, and how to get help. Find Jonathan's blog by searching 'Jonathan Beever The Road to Recovery' For Jonathan's Instagram search jjbeever Find Deptherapy, Mental Health First Aid England and NHS Mental Health on Google.  

Welcome to the International Mental Health Nursing Research Conference 2020. Between Tuesday 15th September and Friday 25th September we will be running episodes that will feature evening panel discussions supplemented by presentations from each contributor that will be available to watch beforehand. Episode 8 [originally broadcast on Wednesday 23 September 2020] was on the theme of ‘Promoting population mental health' and featured four panellists: Lai Chan is a dual qualified registered nurse with extensive clinical experience of working in acute wards and community settings. Prior to coming into higher education, she was a Team Coordinator of a local community mental health team establishing collaborative working between community, acute and primary care for clients with severe and enduring mental health problems creating joint care pathways and promoting wellbeing. Lai's current role is the Associate Head in the Nurse Education department embraces both teaching, monitoring quality of programmes and curriculum developer. Specific teaching is on: clinical risk, mental health, cognitive behaviour therapy, clinical supervision, and academic supervisor to postgraduate dissertation. External work includes an OSCE examiner for Liverpool University, an external examiner and reviewer to various higher Education. Lai continues to be involved with practice at different levels, honorary therapist (2010- 2015), commissioned to act as a clinical supervisor for a local hospice (2017 to present date). Steve McCarthy-Grunwald is Senior Lecturer and Pathway Lead for Mental Health Nursing at the University of Cumbria. He has been a registered mental health nurse since 1999, and a qualified healthcare educator since 2014. His focused clinical experiences were within older persons services as a dementia specialist advanced practitioner. His current endeavours include embarking on his PhD Thesis which is looking toward the essence of humour and its impact on our psychological wellbeing. Dr Peggy Mulongo is a lecturer in mental health nursing at the University of Bolton and a visiting lecturer at the University of Salford and the University of Manchester. The presenter is also a Cross- cultural Mental Health Practitioner, a Human Rights Campaigner and a Consultant with over 15 years' experience of working with migrant populations. Her interests are in qualitative research, and during the past 11 years she has managed a number of projects focusing on therapeutic interventions with migrant women and CYP and published several papers. She is a co-founded member of New Step for African Communities (NESTAC) charity, a refugee community organisation. Charlotte Pearce is a university lecturer in mental health nursing at the University of Cumbria. Charlotte has worked in clinical acute setting of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and has a specific interests in the adolescent brain and brain development. Having recently become a qualified Instructor for Mental Health First Aid England she is on a mission to offer training to University staff on MHFA. Charlotte has also been involved as a co-organiser in developing the annual Festival of Mental Health, with a message that in building mentally healthy communities we can all thrive and reach our potential. The #MHNR2020 presenters are: Nicky Lambert, Vanessa Garrity, Ben Hannigan & Mick McKeown. Some Twitter links to follow presenters and guests are: SMG - https://twitter.com/77McG CP - https://twitter.com/MindHealthCPea1 NL - https://twitter.com/niadla VG - https://twitter.com/VanessaRNMH BH - https://twitter.com/benhannigan MM - https://twitter.com/mickmckeown2016 Credits: Presenters: Nicky Lambert, Vanessa Garrity & Ben Hannigan Panellists: Lai Chan, Steve McCarthy-Grunwald, Dr Peggy Mulongo & Charlotte Pearce Theme music: Tony Gillam Production & Editing: Dave Munday (https://twitter.com/davidamunday)

This week we chat to a very special guest - Simon Blake OBE.Simon is the CEO for Mental Health First Aid England, as well as Deputy Chair for Stonewall and a Pride 365 Champion.Mike chats to Simon about his journey with social justice, the importance of humanity and kindness for our mental health and how as leaders, we can set the example for our people to build a happy and healthy workplace.startwithin.co.uk

To mark VJ Day 75 we’ll be speaking to two sisters, Patricia and Jean Owtram whose father was a prisoner of war in the Far East. At the time both sisters were serving their country. They are the last two living sisters to have signed the official secrets act in WW2. Patricia received a Legion of Honour for her interception of enigma code for Bletchley park as a WREN tapping into German shipping radio while Jean was a code & cipher officer in Egypt and Italy supporting secret agents and partisans fighting the Nazis. Now aged 97 & 94 they have collaborated on a book, Codebreaking Sisters, Our Secret War. They acknowledge that the war changed their lives “instead of just marrying, I went to university and then journalism before being a BBC TV producer” remembers Pat. And Jean says: “Girls from our class were destined to live a very narrow existence, focused on husband and children. The war gave us broader horizons and bigger adventures. I believe we have both been more useful to the world because of it.” How can you choose a planet-friendly sandwich? And how bad is it for an apple to travel from the other side of the world to get to your fruit bowl? Professor Sarah Bridle is part astrophysicist, part food-enthusiast, who wanted to know the environmental cost of her lunch. Much of the data was complex – so she’s simplified it in her book Food and Climate Change: Without the Hot Air which includes the greenhouse gases created by growing, harvesting, transporting and cooking what we eat, as well as the food itself. She’d like to see labelling of air-freighted foods in supermarkets to give consumers a better understanding of the impact of our diet on the planet. Throughout the summer, Woman’s Hour is offering ‘How To’ guides for some of life’s biggest questions. Today, we explore the best way to handle conflict and tension – whether it’s at home, with friends and family, at work or in public. What’s the best way to get your point across without letting your emotions overwhelm you? Ama Afrifa-Tchie is the Head of Culture & Wellbeing at Mental Health First Aid England. Charly Lester is a dating expert and freelance journalist. Jessamy Hibberd is a chartered clinical psychologist. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Lucinda Montefiore

This is the first episode of Starts at the Top, a new podcast from Zoe Amar and Paul Thomas. It's about how leaders from all sectors are using digital to navigate uncertainty and forge a path to the future. This week Zoe and Paul are joined by Simon Blake, CEO of Mental Health First Aid England who they spoke to at the beginning of May at the height of the Lockdown from his partner's dental surgery! The conversation covers Simon's take on the shift that all of us have experienced under lockdown - the new ways that he and his team have had to approach work and the new digital skills he has had to develop as a leader. Simon also talks passionately about mental health and how this pandemic is affecting us all now and into the future.  Notes and links -  Simon's blog post - https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/ceo-blog/ten-things-coronavirus-lockdown-simon-blake/ If ‘Black Lives Matter' to brands, where are your black board members https://www.marketingweek.com/mark-ritson-black-lives-matter-brands/ (Please bear with us - the shift to online recording means that there are some variations in sound quality on this episode) Please follow us on Twitter @startsatthetop1  Email us with your questions and ideas for future episodes startsatthetop@gmail.com  And please leave us a review if you enjoy what you hear!   Editing by Paul Thomas and production from Alexey Sibikin Music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/music  

Don't be too hard on yourself. This is the advice Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture and Wellbeing at Mental Health First Aid England has for founders working through lockdown and beyond.

The PRCA teamed up with Mental Health First Aid England to address some of the issues facing employees and leaders during the current crisis. Our panel of Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture & Wellbeing, MHFA England, Katie de Cozar MPRCA Head of Enterprise Technology, CC Group, and Neha Khatwani MPRCA, Public Affairs and Policy Manager, PRCA discuss how to look after your mental health during COVID-19. The current crisis is having an unprecedented impact on PR practitioners and their mental health. It has never been more important for employers to prioritise employee wellbeing but it can be difficult to know how to in the current environment. 

In this episode of Life Happens, we are joined by the wonderful Simon Blake OBE. Simon is the current CEO of Mental Health First Aid England and has held numerous positions in leadership throughout his career. Leading through change and uncertainty is no easy feat - today we are talking to Simon about the ever-changing nature of now and how we can all mentally comprehend it. Thanks for joining us Simon….

Rebecca Kilpatrick is a former Detective who is a now a Mental Health First Aid trainer and Director of Kilpatrick Training and Consultancy. Rebecca did 10 years in Surrey Police before taking a career break and has gone from strength to strength since leaving, creating her own training consultancy and doing incredible work as a mental heath trainer. She delivers training to organisations globally and is a trainer for Mental Health First Aid England. In this interview, Rebecca talks about her Police career and why she took a career break. She also gives us fantastic advice about how to deal with the Covid-19 lockdown, what signs to look for in yourself and your colleagues and signposts loads of resources and coping strategies. Don't forget you can join the Private Facebook group at : www.facebook.com/groups/bluelightleavers You can also visit the website on www.bluelightleavers.com Download my free guide to optimising LinkedIn for Emergency Service Professionals via: https://www.bluelightleavers.com/pl/95723 If you like what you've heard, please subscribe, hit 5* and leave a review and share and come and join us in our Private Facebook Group. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bluelightleavers/message

As part of a series of coronavirus-related podcasts, Yvette and Ellen chat to Ama Afrifi-Tchie, the Head of Culture and Wellbeing at Mental Health First Aid England, about staying well during Coronavirus. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... Twitter: http://twitter.com/mentallyyrs Private Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/135088803805742

Colin talks Stress and Mental health awareness. As part of a Mental Health First Aid England programme Colin witnessed with a client, he saw some fantastic and simple key messages to help relieve stress in yourself and others in the workplace! Colin has summarised most of this information and shared with you as he feels it is important in your business to take care of you and your colleagues mental well-being   Coping Strategies and self-care-tips to help protect yourself against stress. This included things to try; and things to avoid!   Try! Get Moving by doing activities like walking or sports! Eat well; Healthy diet, healthy mind! Having ‘you' time; Setting aside time to have fun and indulge yourself (Having ‘you' time) Learning a new skill; Learning a new instrument, language or maybe a trade or useful skill. Get Better at Sharing your feelings; its okay to ask for help& support. Don't be frightened to help yourself. Switch off from distractions Avoid! Overdoing it on sugar, caffeine and alcohol Overworking; Leave work at work, don't take it home with you Don't chase perfection; Be it in your own personal life and self image, or maybe work aspirations. Accept who you are and don't apply excessive pressure on yourself with unrealistic expectations Don't Bottle it up; make sure you don't bottle up your feelings, positive or negative. Make sure to talk about things and don't let your feelings build and escalate.   KEY TAKEAWAYS mhfaengland.org   ABOUT HOST  Colin Nottage  ‘Making health and safety as important as everything else we do.'  This is the belief that Colin is passionate about and through his consultancy Influential Management Group (IMG) is able to spread into industry.  Colin works at a strategic level with company owners and board members. He helps business leaders establish and achieve their health and safety ambitions.  He has developed a number of leading competency improvement programmes that are delivered across industry and his strengths are his ability to take a practical approach to problem solving and being able to liaise at all levels within an organisation.  Colin also runs a company that vets contractors online and a network that develops and support H&S consultancies to become better businesses.  Colin chairs the Construction Dust Partnership, -an industry collaboration directly involving many organisations, including the Health and Safety Executive.  He is a Post Graduate Tutor at Strathclyde University and a highly sought-after health and safety speaker and trainer.  He has a Post Graduate Certificate in Safety and Risk management, an engineering degree and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Blake OBE is the Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid England. This is a social enterprise that offers expert guidance and training to support mental health. Simon discusses many of the key areas in monitoring and improving both our own and our teenagers' mental health. https://mhfaengland.org/

Simon had the pleasure of sitting down with international mental health campaigner and pioneer Poppy Jaman OBE.Poppy is the CEO of the City Mental Health Alliance (CMHA), a membership organisation that works with large city firms to transform their workplaces into mentally healthy environments. She also just happens to be a former CEO and Co-Founder of Mental Health First Aid England!Poppy talked Simon through:Her journey into the mental health sector The birth of MHFA as a concept and bringing the programme to EnglandThe challenges she faced growing a company as a British-Bangladeshi womanGoing global with CMHA and the international mental health communityThey also touched on Poppy's extensive sari collection, her hopes for the future, and eradicating the shame of mental illness.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 Poppy: poppyjaman.orgCity Mental Health Alliance: citymha.org.ukPoppy speaks to Bryony Gordon: telegraph.co.uk/women/life/poppy-jaman-racism-caught-cultures-triggered-depression-bryonyMore 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

The Latest News Bulletin from Lucas. In the run up to last week’s Mental Health week senior managers at Lucas completed a two-day training course with Mental Health First Aid England. They have now become qualified first aiders with the skills to spot the signs of mental health issues among colleagues in the workplace and provide effective further support.  The initiative is part of Lucas’s continuing mental health awareness campaign and support for the construction industry’s own “Building Mental Health” initiative. Health and Safety Advisor & Trainer, Louise Collins says workers in the construction Industry is particular vulnerable to the mental health issuesA Lucas Site team working at the iconic Bishopsgate project in the City of London have been recognised with top position of the Health & Safety Contractor Performance League Table by main contractors Multiplex. The team highlighted excellent efforts of the Lucas manager Ivan Gavazov and his team, with the new Lucas Team App demonstrating an innovative new way of delivering digital toolbox talks coupled with excellent standards of housekeeping. The Lucas site team’s pro-active approach to health & safety and diligent near-miss reporting was also another factor that ensured the number one position. Danny Lucas said he was extremely proud of his team. And Finally, Lucas now has it’s very own online chat show. The Lucas Show has finally launched last Monday and our first guests were Marianne Shillingford the Creative Director for Dulux and Ted Szuman, Head of Innovation at AkzoNobel. In this first show we share, how through our partnership with AkzoNobel Dulux, we are helping to create the future of paint and colour using digital tools and innovation.

As part of CMI’s new Management 4.0 campaign, we sat down with Simon Blake, CEO of Mental Health First Aid England, whose mission is to train 1 in 10 of the population in England in mental health first aid skills. mgrs.uk/8y

Simon Blake (OBE) talks to Tina about a range of topics including the need for affordable mental health training for all employees, helping employers implement mental health & wellbeing initiatives,a need for legislative change,the ‘Where’s Your Head At UK’ campaign, the importance of self care and much more.You can learn more about Simon's appointment as the CEO of Mental Health First Aid England via: https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/news/mhfa-england-appoints-simon-blake-as-ceo/

Bupa UK’s Insurance Executive Team became the first executive team in the UK to train as mental health first aiders last year, with many more at Bupa receiving training since. But what does it mean to be a mental health first aider and what does the training involve? We caught up with Simon Blake, Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid England, and Mark O’Grady, a Mental Health First Aid England instructor, who has delivered training for Bupa employees, to find out.

In this episode we spoke to Nicky Ball, Residences Welfare and Conduct Manager at King's College London. Alongside this Nicky is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor. It was really great to speak to Nicky and see how her, Mental Health First Aid England and King's College London residences are improving students experiences and mental health care. If you enjoy this podcast please subscribe, rate us and give us some feedback on iTunes! You can find more about Nicky, King's residences and Mental Health First Aid England here: Twitter- @NickyBall14 @KingsResidences @MHFAEngland Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/kingsresidences/ https://www.facebook.com/MHFAEngland/?ref=br_rs Website- https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/accommodation/residences/index.aspx https://mhfaengland.org

Josh Brekenfeld, Oversight Manager, Lloyds of London, and Jemima Jefferson, Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) consultant and Mental Health First Aid National Trainer with Mental Health First Aid England, explore the question of LGBT and D&I progress from the perspective of one of the City's oldest financial institutions, and how to accelerate the pace of change. On this podcast we take our first foray into the essential topic of mental health, offering practical advice for corporates to help employees.

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE.CEO and founding member of Mental Health First Aid England, Poppy Jaman OBE speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the tenth and final episode of the second series of Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental health experiences. Poppy details her struggles with prejudice and racism growing up in Portsmouth in the 80s, and how these experiences spurred her on in both life and career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is a clear business case for doing something about mental health in the workplace, because if employers don’t, they can have a real problem with absenteeism. But it's a problem companies do not always handle well. Emma Jacobs discusses what can be done to improve this, with Jaan Madan of Mental Health First Aid England and Nigel Jones, chair of the City of London Mental Health Alliance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.