Stories
‘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…
Paul shares why exercise has become an essential part of his mental health toolkit
What have you been up to since the marathon? I decided once I crossed the finish line, a mammoth 26.2 miles, that this was just the beginning of my running journey. I wanted to continue spread awareness of mental health, to promote the benefits of running and to break down stigma. So I took it…
Prince Harry on changing the conversation on military mental health
I am delighted that we are now going to make the most of what we have learned, and working with the MOD, fundamentally change the conversation on mental health inside the military. -Prince Harry My ten years in the Army taught me a great deal. I learned about the true meaning of service, duty,…
