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The joy of gardening: how to embrace outdoor space to maximise wellbeing

Posted by on 2 May, 2023 in Mental Health | Comments Off on The joy of gardening: how to embrace outdoor space to maximise wellbeing

The joy of gardening: how to embrace outdoor space to maximise wellbeing

Having some outdoor space – whether that’s a courtyard, garden or balcony – is a fantastic opportunity. Growing our own vegetables or plants, watching them thrive or simply enjoying the sights and smells of nature – all of the activities associated with gardening – can really boost our mood. Spending time outdoors is great for our wellbeing, but gardening can give your time outside a greater sense of purpose. Even those without outdoor space can give nurturing certain fruits, vegetables, and plants a go, as they’ll grow on windowsills. In...

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Why I am unable to stop Autistic masking

Posted by on 6 Feb, 2023 in Mental Health | Comments Off on Why I am unable to stop Autistic masking

Why I am unable to stop Autistic masking

When people encourage me to be myself, not to Autistic mask, or as one Autistic said to me after my diagnosis at age 45 “Just don’t mask!” they make it totally about me, and totally my responsibility, but it’s not just about me, and it never was. I have Autistic masked my being Autistic for 47 years. I started masking at the age of 3. What is Autistic masking? Autistic masking is mimicking Allistic (non-Autistic people) behaviour to fit in, or to hide in plain sight, camouflaging. It is never an illusion for me, but rather an illusion for...

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Could You Be Autistic? by Jane McNeice

Posted by on 14 Dec, 2022 in Mental Health | Comments Off on Could You Be Autistic? by Jane McNeice

Could You Be Autistic? by Jane McNeice

The very fact that you are ‘considering’ you may be autistic means you’ve worked a lot of it out already. That is a big step, huge in fact! So maybe my words will only solidify what you already know. Tips can be tricky, why? Because all Autistics are individually very different, but nevertheless we share a lot of common traits. Firstly, for a diagnosis of Autism, we all must meet criteria relating to the Triad of Impairment: a clinically diagnosable degree of difficulty in social communication, social interaction, and social imagination, or...

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*Confidence included – Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®)

Posted by on 26 Sep, 2022 in Mental Health | Comments Off on *Confidence included – Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®)

*Confidence included – Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®)

Do you want to grow your confidence in understanding mental health and wellbeing at work? Did you know that supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace is why Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England was established? As an accredited Instructor Member, I am proud to be part of an organisation that is putting wellbeing at the heart of everything it does. The new Mental Health First Aid course is the best yet, and will ensure that all Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) are confident to support themselves and their colleagues – long after...

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Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) need support, too.

Posted by on 26 Sep, 2022 in Mental Health | Comments Off on Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) need support, too.

Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) need support, too.

I wish that the stigma about mental ill health and asking for help was long gone – but sadly it isn’t. I don’t know about you, but I need support from time to time. I believe that Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) are crucial in supporting their colleagues – but they need support, too. This is why the new Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is the best yet. I am proud to be training MHFAiders® that are supported long after their training is completed, with 24/7 access to resources through MHFA England’s digital app. Be supported all...

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I love training Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®)!

Posted by on 26 Sep, 2022 in Mental Health | Comments Off on I love training Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®)!

I love training Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®)!

I love training Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®). Why I hear you ask? I am proud to be part of a growing community that is redefining mental health in the workplace! Mental Health First Aid Training is accompanied by a community of fellow Instructor Members and MHFAiders®, supported through the dedicated MHFAider Support App®. With the app, you can access ongoing support, resources, and any information you need, all included in the course. Be part of the inclusive community and change your workplace for the better today. Please contact...

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An Introduction to Burnout

Posted by on 13 Sep, 2022 in Mental Health | Comments Off on An Introduction to Burnout

An Introduction to Burnout

What is burnout? Burnout is a term we see thrown around quite a lot nowadays, but it’s a concept that has been explored since the 1970’s, with the publication of Herbert Freudenberger’s book, Burnout: The High Cost of High Achievement. He defined burnout as “the extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one’s devotion to a cause or relationship fails to produce the desired results.” We can understand burnout in the context of workplace stress, which many of us experience at some point or another. We can all become stressed...

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London Marathon 2022: What will it take?

Posted by on 5 Sep, 2022 in Mental Health | Comments Off on London Marathon 2022: What will it take?

London Marathon 2022: What will it take?

One month today till London Marathon 2022! Marathon runners aren’t made in one day, they are made through months and months of dedication and sacrifice. Whether I finish the 26.2 miles on 2nd October will come down to two things, whether I’ve physically trained enough, and whether I am mentally strong enough. And so the battle begins, with my body and my brain: Water infections because the training makes me ‘run down’ (no pun intended) Lost, loose, and bruised toe nails Blisters on toe ends A sore undercarriage and boobs Aching limbs Constant...

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The Umbrella Picker

Posted by on 5 Aug, 2022 in Mental Health | Comments Off on The Umbrella Picker

The Umbrella Picker

This is the 7 year old girl who felt lost, lonely, ugly, and unlovable. She doesn’t yet know she will wait another 38 years to find the reason for those feelings… At the age of 45 she will find the answer to her ‘Why?’ She will learn that she is different, but not wrong. She will learn that she experiences the world in a different way, through a different brain type, and has different needs which must be met if she is to stay well. Needs that won’t be met up until that point. She will learn she is actually Autistic. In 2022, my book,...

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Getting the most from Training

Posted by on 15 Jun, 2022 in Mental Health | Comments Off on Getting the most from Training

Getting the most from Training

In the last two years we have seen some great opportunities to access learning in a flexible way. Previous face-to-face only courses have adapted to offer online alternatives. This has created some great benefits for learners and trainers alike, and has allowed messages to reach new audiences, including overseas delegates and those in different time zones, and with less cost to our carbon footprint. But is it the case that learners can still gain the same quality of learning from online training that they do from traditional face-to-face...

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