"Mental illness is something I experience - not something I am": A Q&A with Matt Haig
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, we speak to author Matt Haig about anxiety, depression, his new book and coping with the pressures of an ever-changing world…
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Putting the voice of women at the heart of mental health services
The Women's Mental Health Network is giving women with mental illness a voice - and pushing for mental health services that target women's specific needs.
"In adventure I found a purpose"
Leigh Timmis is attempting to break the world record for the fastest cycle across Europe, all whilst raising much-needed funds for mental health research. Here he shares his personal motivations.
Things I Now Know: Rory O'Connor
Rory O'Connor is an MQ-funded researcher who's been conducting research into suicide and self-harm for over 20 years. As part of this new series, we spoke to Rory about things in life he's learned, his influences and his inspirations...
"My dad had ‘everything’ on paper… but he took his own life"
Paul McGregor lost his dad to suicide when he was 18. Today, he's a mental health campaigner whose mission is to show men that it’s ok to talk about their mental health. He shares his story...
“After attempting suicide twice, my whole approach to policing has changed”
In 2015, whilst dealing with depression and anxiety, Sergeant Mark Montgomery tried to take his own life. Three years later, he reflects on his journey to becoming more open about mental health, and how his experiences have changed the way he works.
Things I Now Know: Lindsey Bennister
As part of this new series, we spoke to MQ's Chief Executive Lindsey Bennister about things in life she's learned, her influences and her inspirations...
Five years to get a diagnosis? We have to do better.
What’s it like to speak to a doctor and realise they’re as clueless about what’s wrong as you are? It’s a feeling that Charly Cox knows only too well.