This image was created by Charlie Mackesy who says: “I’ve always been frustrated with being British and male. It’s a difficult combination, the way we are constructed, because the only legitimate emotion is anger, and possibly mirth, but there is not a lot of legitimate emotion. I went through my own battles with mental health
The link between reconnecting with nature and a positive impact on our wellbeing has been widely documented. The benefits of gardening include: Giving us a sense of responsibility; Allowing us to tap into our nurturing side; Keeping us connected to other living things; Helping us to relax; Allowing us to live in the moment; Reminding
The link between our mental health and physiological health fascinates me. Last month I went to hear Nadiya Hussain, winner of ‘The Great British Bake-Off’, speak at the Royal Festival Hall. I have read her autobiography ‘Finding My Voice’ in which she describes telling her husband of her panic disorder: “I was finally able to
In this podcast Prince Harry talks about taking the risk of not giving out the standard answer: “I’m fine,” when asked: “How are you?”, smashing the stigma around mental health and the benefits of getting in touch with nature: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/16/prince-harry-sought-counselling-death-mother-led-two-years-total/ The stigma which has historically been associated with seeking help is a topic that has
