Are You Really OK?: Understanding Britain’s Mental Health Emergency

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Research has found 80% those who have recently spoken to someone about something that’s troubling them feel more supported and cared about and 72% said it helped them feel better about themselves and their situation,” says Ann-Maree Fardell Hartley, Registered Psychologist and Suicidologist. The book was a bit repetitive at times (she definitely has some hobby horses), and there were some grammatical errors. She had some good insights on the human experiences of Christ. Some Bible verses she cited were taken out of context or the application was a bit of a stretch.

Are You Really OK?: Getting Real About Who You Are, How You

I have read a number of self help books on well being. This one may very well be the best I've seen in a while. It is very informative and is written with compassion and insight.The majority of the issues we're facing in the present have their roots in the experiences of our past (p29) There was a good amount of practical advice, as a healthcare student I often meet people with mental health issues and it often feels like you're throwing the same resources at them without really taking into consideration their individual needs. But this book had a good number of accessible resources that I think would be amazing to recommend to a patient. In particular, the National Gambling Helpline or PANDAS for post-natal depression were resources that I noted down.

Are You Really OK? by Stacey Dooley | Waterstones Are You Really OK? by Stacey Dooley | Waterstones

In August 2020, Joe Lyons, Roman Kemp’s much-loved best friend and work colleague died by suicide. Roman and his tight knit group of mates were totally blindsided by Joe’s sudden and unexpected death, and understandably their devastation at the loss of such a special person remains to this day. There is also a big section on depression, PTSD, and mental illnesses and how people suffering are not supported -- We pretend that it doesn't exist, forcing those struggling with it to battle through it alone. (p162) There is also a lot of helpful information about REST -- you only have so much energy and you must replenish it before it is exhausted -- it is OK to say "NO" to somethings so you can do what you are good at -- what you are supposed to be doing -- With every no, I am building a fence around my life, my family, and my ministry that keeps the good things in and the harmful things out -- find your own pace as well as your own space. (p220) The author has large sections on how everything comes down to the way our brain thinks -- the bad thoughts, the wrong thoughts, the negative thoughts -- There is so much power in the story you tell yourself -- the story you allow to repeat over and over in your mind -- because the story you tell yourself is your cognitive response to a situation. Your story reflects your thoughts. Your thoughts impact your feelings. And your feelings motivate your behaviors. (p156)A great book that invites the reader to delve into a more abundant life of spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health. You’ll be challenged and equipped to grow, mature, and spiritually prosper. Marvelously done!” None of us get through life unscathed. Sean, a psychiatrist Stacey spoke to, is helping to destigmatise mental illness. No one is immune to mental health issues, Sean says. I love all of Stacey Dooley's documentaries so I naturally had to read this book. I do have her first book on my kindle which I haven't read yet. This one was excellent.

Are You Really OK?: Understanding Britain’s Mental Health Are You Really OK?: Understanding Britain’s Mental Health

Wellness is important to the Capital FM DJ. He has achieved huge success waking up millions of listeners on the breakfast show since 2017, but he hasn’t had it easy. We all face challenging times and, in my community, it’s been a challenging few years. We have come out of many years of drought through bushfires into COVID 19 so it was important that we continued to get the R U OK? Message out through the Bega Valley & Eurobodalla Shires as we continue to rebuild a strong proud community,” says Mr Cotter who recommends the ‘Guide to supporting R U OK?Day’ as a good starting point for people wanting to get involved this year. Last August, the 28-year-old son of Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp and Wham!’s Shirlie Holliman was blindsided by the sudden death of radio producer Joe Lyons. “More than three quarters of men feel unable to confide in those closest to them about their problems,” said Kemp. “It’s no coincidence that on the same day we lost Joe, the police force found seven other men his age in the same situation.” Debra Fileta will help you understand who you are—the full you: body, soul, mind, and heart. And like a chair that works only when all four legs are firmly planted on the ground, the truths she will share will help you figure out which of your “legs” is shorter than the others and needs to be propped up. It doesn’t really work to focus all your attention on your spiritual life when your physical or emotional health is a mess. Like the beautiful sunset we watched that night in which all the colors blended together, your life is meant to be a vibrant reflection of every facet of your life. This isn’t possible if you ignore entire components of your well-being. I have had my depressive episodes over the years, some very recently. I wasn’t wanting to kill myself per se, but my medical condition was getting so bad, it got to the stage where I would have been happy to die in my sleep. It even got to the stage where I had to reach out to the Samaritans for help to talk me down from the ledge. So it’s really important that we have things like this book, from people who, from afar, seem to have it all, as it reminds us we’re all in the same storm when it comes to mental health, we just have to find the best boat to sail it.

While that knowledge is somewhat terrifying, it’s also comforting because it removes blame from the person with the illness. I would recommend this book to anyone, whether you yourself are dealing with a mental health crisis, or a friend or loved one is, or if you just want some advice in case the situation arises. It’s not preachy, he doesn’t pretend to know everything, but you can tell he wants to use his friend’s death to make sure no-one has to go through the same thing. Negative thoughts lead to negative feelings, which ultimately lead to negative behaviors.... Because human beings are holistic, there's a strong connection between our bodies, minds, and emotions. (p65)

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I've been fortunate enough to meet many remarkable people over the last decade of making documentaries - sometimes in incredibly hostile environments, where they've been really up against it - and I've seen the devastating effect that poverty, trauma, violence, abuse, stigma, stress, prejudice and discrimination can have on people's mental health. It has always been the common thread. This was a really great read. I watched Roman and started to become aware of him after I'm a Celebrity. I'm not a big Capital radio fan so wasn't aware of him as such but knew who he was because of his Dad mainly, but it's clear he doesn't really like people to associate him as for who his parents are and actually he turned down an offer to go in I'm a Celeb 3 years previous because he felt he hadn't made himself enough of a character and a place in the world and people would just know him as Martin Kemp's son, which is very admirable. To better understand the stigma around getting help, he met Fergus, a Belfast man who attempted suicide aged 19. Fergus explained the spiral he went down when he became lonely at university and how he “just wanted a bit of peace, a break from my own mind”. This prompted Kemp to have a frank conversation with his own family. To mother Shirlie, he made the agonising confession that he’d come close to jumping in front of a train two years ago.I am a big fan of Stacey Dooley and have watched many of her documentaries on BBC3. I think she has a real talent at creating a comfortable environment for people to talk about themselves. She's a great active listener and isn't afraid to ask important questions. I also particularly liked the end “Stuff that’s Good to Know” and will be taking ideas such as “The Wellness Menu” and “The Safety Plan” on board. Thank you, Debra, for being a needed conversation starter on the intersection of faith and health! I have been transformed and the beautiful journey will continue! Thank you so much to NetGalley, BBC Books and Penguin Random House UK, Ebury Publishing for the opportunity to read this book. Scrolling through photos and reliving their escapades, Kemp spoke with palpable love for Lyons, who’d become the brother he never had. He cried as he recalled the morning Lyons didn’t turn up for work. “He was struggling with something we couldn’t see,” said Kemp, heartbroken by how close the pair lived. “Three minutes away, a part of my life was completely ending.”