by admin | Jun 9, 2022 | blog
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Here’s how helping mental health charities changed the way some JPMorgan Chase technologists viewed one of society’s most stigmatized conditions. Like many people, Ryan Murphy found it hard to talk about mental health...
by admin | May 5, 2022 | blog
What is burnout? In 2019, the World Health Organisation recognised burnout as an ‘occupational phenomenon’ and in the current context of a pandemic, several lockdowns, and working from home, burnout has never been more relevant. But what is burnout? ...
by admin | Apr 28, 2022 | blog, story
At Miricyl, we are focussed on improving access and availability of mental health resources and services to children and young people. Through our three focal points of education, treatment matching, and self-care, we are enabling people to take charge of their mental...
by admin | Apr 28, 2022 | blog, story
The current global events unfolding in front of us, combined with the daily struggles and pressures we all experience, can have the potential to impact our mental health levels as we navigate our lives. This blog post introduces practical, but scientifically-proven,...
by admin | Mar 23, 2018 | blog, story
It took me by surprise when someone asked me what it was like being married to someone who had bipolar disorder. Somewhat bizarrely, in 25 years of marriage no-one had ever asked me that before. On reflection, I realised not many people know that my husband has...
by admin | Mar 16, 2018 | blog, story
One thing I’ve missed moving from a career as a professional athlete to teaching is the intensity of the training and the positive impact this had on my wellbeing There’s certainly more to sport and wellbeing than the physiological side of things. I think it’s...
by admin | Jan 16, 2018 | story
I have two children. When my ex and I split they were 8 and 6. That was more than 7 years ago. I spent much of the first few years crapping myself that my ex would do herself a mischief and hurt the children. As father, I was not the primary carer. I had them exactly...
by admin | Jan 16, 2018 | story
“I have suffered depression a few times in my life, most notably in my mid 20’s, but fortunately managed to pull myself out of the black hole. I am lucky that I don’t slip into the spiral on a frequent basis, but when it has happened it feels a helpless place...
by admin | Jan 16, 2018 | story
1. Patience because you usually feel better than you are. Like wanting to leave a hospital or going back to work before the doctor lets you, trustthe advice you are given, just do not make it blind trust. 2. Patience with your loved one or friend when they...
by admin | Jan 16, 2018 | story
I am writing this piece because it is something that I am not afraid to speak about and I feel it may be of benefit to somebody out there. I believe my story is extremely unique and if my story can help even one person in any way, shape or form… then it would take...
