"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.
Lead articles
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...
How can we work together to prevent suicide?
Professor Rory O'Connor and Paul McGregor join us for the latest episode of MQ's Open Mind to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.
“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.
A Q&A with the Creative Director of the Mental Wealth Festival
The annual Mental Wealth Festival is dedicated to talking more about mental health and how we feel, through sharing, learning and discussing. Ahead of this year’s event we spoke to Tina, the Creative Director behind this unique festival, to find out more…
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...
Matt Holyoak announced as MQ Creative Ambassador
Matt Holyoak, the incredible photographer and visionary behind the We Swear campaign, is MQ's Creative Ambassador.