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5 Things That Help Me Cope With Anxiety
In 2011, I had my first panic attack. It was awful. I laid on the floor of my boyfriend’s bedroom, unable to catch my breath, petrified that I was having a heart attack and wondering how long it would take for me to croak it. There and then, I was convinced I was dying. What…
From Rome to Home: Sharing my story & keeping men alive by talking
5 years ago I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Now I’ve just run 1250 miles from Rome To Home to share my story & keep men alive by talking. In the summer of 2012, after 6 months of not looking after myself, I experienced a full-scale manic episode which resulted with me stood in the…
‘Believe in yourself!’ Sally Orange’s wisdom from her 7 marathons on 7 continents
Last year Sally set out to run 7 marathons on 7 continents, dressed in fruit. One of these marathons was the mental health marathon where she part of Team Heads Together. We’re so proud to have Sally as part of the team, here’s what she’s been up to since the marathon. 1. How’s your 7…
5 things that helped me cope with the loss of my partner
In 2012 my one year old son George passed away suddenly. One minute he was crawling around our playroom laughing and giggling and the next minute he was led on the floor fighting for his life. Two hours later he died in our local Emergency Unit with his Mummy and Daddy beside him. Our hearts…
5 things I’ve learnt about children and young people’s mental health
Sarah has worked therapeutically with children, young people and families for over 30 years in substance misuse, youth offending, family assessment, children’s centre and school settings. Here, she reflects on 5 things she has learnt about children and young people’s mental health over her career: 1. It’s not always all about talking Children will express…
