Vlog: Dating & Depression: When to Drop the ‘D-Bomb’?!?
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It’s important to be open about mental health. However, even as someone that is able to be open about my own struggles it can still be difficult. Here I consider […]
Category: Mental Health
Vlog – Will Depression Come Back?
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I often get asked whether I am scared that depression will come back. My two bouts of depression were far and away the toughest times of my life, but no, […]
Vlog – Who’s a Tough Guy?
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As men we can face pressure from ourselves and society to be ‘tough’, to not show emotions or ‘weakness’. Here’s a few thoughts on why I think that’s a load […]
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
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I love the new and exciting opportunities that have consistently presented themselves to me since I began writing. Recently I had the pleasure of taking part in a fantastic photo […]
Connecting the Dots
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‘You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have […]
7 Things Darth Vader Can Teach Us About Depression
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Men aren’t very good at accepting the truth about depression. Many men don’t even believe that it exists, considering it to be a fiction created by weak minded fools that, […]
Vlog – Challenging Mental Health Stigma & Ignorance
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Struggling with mental health is compounded by stigma, ignorance and judgements which prevent many people from seeking the help they need. This vlog considers the importance of challenging this stigma, […]
‘So, It’s Not a Comedy Then…?’
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One of the very satisfying things about publishing my first book has been seeing the responses from readers on social media, often accompanied by a photo of the book. Especially […]
Dear Matthew – Buckle Up Son!
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August 2013 Dear Matthew, Welcome back. You did it! I know how hard this last few months have been. I know that you didn’t think you’d make it, but you […]
Great Expectations
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A few things I never expected to be in my life: * mentally ill * a champion for mental health * a divorcee * a single parent * a published […]