In this, the final post from our archive, we round up on a positive and poetic note.
Christmas on my MIND
As part of the continuing content for Time To Change, MA Multimedia Journalism student Dave Wheeler interviews Calvin Glen, a 15 year old ambassador for Dorset MIND, who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome. Calvin released a single last Christmas called ‘Christmas On Your Mind’ and put together an album with other local artists to raise money and awareness for Dorset MIND, a youth mental health charity. In this interview, conducted before the Christmas launch show for the alum, Calvin talks about his struggles with depression and anxiety, and his work with Dorset MIND. You will also hear extracts from Calvin’s performance at the show beginning with his isngle ‘Christmas On Your Mind’. Both the single ‘Christmas On Your Mind’ and the album ‘Dorset Mind’ are available on iTunes. Be warned, the interview discusses depression, anxiety and suicide which some listeners may find distressing.
Taking Stress out of School
The teacher’s union NASWUT last year reported in a survey that 22% of teachers had increased their alcohol intake and 21% had increased their caffeine intake due to stress. Schools on the island of Guernsey have recently appointed mental health and well-being champions amongst their staff as part of an initiative to encourage a better work environment. Nik de Garis spoke to Tracey Moore, the headteacher of Amherst Primary School in Guernsey to find out more.
Dave Chawner Interview
Dave Chawner is a not only an actor and stand-up comedian, but he also works as a mental health campaigner for Beat.co.uk which is the UK’s leading Eating Disorder charity. Dave was in his late teens when he first became ill with Anorexia and uses his experience of the illness as the basis for his comedy set, he is currently touring his “Normally Abnormal” show up and down the country. He’ll be at Bournemouth University’s Student Union on 1st March and if you would like help and advice or just want to know more about Eating disorders visit beat.co.uk.
EDs
Every day we bring you a snippet from the archive which touches on the wide theme of emotional and mental health.
Today the focus is on eating disorders
Stress Direct!
Comedy from our archives- a light look at everyday stress
Sh**e Bombs
Every other day we bring you a snippet from the archive which touches on the wide theme of emotional and mental health.
Today, a piece about addiction, crime and recovery
Journey Interrupted
We bring you a snippet from the archive which touches on the wide theme of emotional and mental health.
Today, a reflection on loss.
Snapshots
Another day, another snippet from the archive which touches on the wide theme of emotional and mental health.
Today, John openly talks about crime, heroin use, and turning life around
Return to London
Every other day we bring you a snippet from the archive which touches on the wide theme of emotional and mental health.
Today’ s personal narrative is about the sense of home