We meet some amazing people when we're recording the Speaking of Suicide podcast in collaboration with @Mikeysline but this articulate and thought provoking young woman, Orlagh, blew us away. Hear Orlagh and her mum Sara in this week's episode about how you talk to children in the wake of a death to suicide. #suicidepreventionawareness #itsokaynottobeokay #mentalhealth #mental
How do find good in tragedy?
When Alex lost his younger brother, Will, to suicide in February 2021 it overcame all of Alex's thoughts and emotions. But with time, and by allowing the grieving process to fully evolve, Alex and his family were able to meet some of Will's friends, colleagues and those who benefitted from him in life. That process has helped push the hand of grief and loss further away from being directly in front of Alex's face as they see the positives that Will bought to so many in life.
Listen to full episode of remembering Will - can good come from tragedy? https://podfollow.com/speaking-of-suicide
If you need help or support, please contact Mikeysline
#itsokaytonotbeokay #mentalhealth #suicideawarenessprevention #suicideawarenessweek #mikeysline
A life reborn.
In the immediate aftermath of trying to take his own life aged 16, Tom realised this this was the start of a new life for him, that he had so much to life for, so much to still give and his living had purpose.
In the latest Speaking of Suicide podcast, Tom talks Dan through how his wakening that day was an awakening for the rest of his life.
Listen to the full podcast here: https://podfollow.com/speaking-of-suicide
If you need help now, please speak to Mikeysline
Speaking of Suicide is supported by @D&D Paving Ltd
"Suicide is the leading cause of death in the first year after a mum has given birth"
Like a lot of new parents, especially mums, Gill Skene was both scared and excited about becoming a parent but for Gill, the birth of her daughter was anything but perfect and the impact left her deeply shocked. Gill suffered from post-natal PTSD – something which is estimated to affect more than 30,000 women in the UK each year. After her daughter was born, Gill attempted suicide twice. She now feels ready and able to talk about that period of her life for Speaking of Suicide and how recovery led her to set up a peer support charity Latnem (https://www.facebook.com/latnempeersupport) to help other’s cope with traumatic birth experiences.
Listen to the full podcast here: https://podfollow.com/speaking-of-suicide
Speaking of Suicide is produced for Mikeysline - If you need immediate help or support then contact Mikeysline.
The podcast hosting is sponsored by D&D Paving Ltd
Football is life, life is football.
For Ross County Football Club CEO Steven Ferguson, football has a fundamental role in helping to promote good mental health, right across the community. As a result, for the first time in its history, Ross County Football Club is sporting a charity logo on its strip – Mikeysline.
On World Mental Health Day, Mikeysline Ambassador Steven talks on Speaking of Suicide about the importance of good mental health both on and off the pitch and how he views both his own role and the role of Ross County Football Club as a vehicle of support.
Listen to the full podcast here: https://podfollow.com/speaking-of-suicide
#itsokaynottobeokay #mentalhealthmatters #suicideawarness #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldMentalHealthDay2024
How do you tell your children their dad has taken his life and what does life look like in the aftermath of suicide? In this remarkable conversation, 10 years on from losing Josh to suicide, Aileen and Hamish share their experiences. Profoundly moving and utterly open and honest this important conversation shows the power of sharing and talking about this difficult topic. Please do share it with anyone you think will find support.
You'll find the full episode and series here https://www.mikeysline.co.uk/what-we-do/speaking-of-suicide-podcast/
Mikeysline D&D Paving Ltd
#suicideawarness #MentalHealth #alcoholicsanonymous #itsokaynottobeokay
In this extraordinarily powerful conversation we talk to a mother and son about how they coped with suicide in the family. Frank, utterly honest and deeply moving.
Talking about losing a loved one to suicide or feeling suicidal yourself isn't ever going to be easy but all our contributors are driven by the belief that if it helps just one other person in their darkest hour, its worth it. The downloads for this series continues to rise, right across the globe, which tells us sharing these difficult stories matters, so please share it on your feed, you never know who might be needing to know they're not alone. Thanks
Mikeysline @mikeysline_ D&D Paving Ltd @deltahotel10 @penlatin
#suicideawarness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #itsokaynottobeokay #story
If you like a true crime podcast then this story has it all - an elicit affair, horrific death by poisoning and a sensational trial which went viral (and believe us, things could go viral even back in Victorian Scotland!). So if you haven't heard Inside Forensic Science yet, why not have a listen to Madeleine Smith's story...
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/projects/inside-forensic-science-podcast-season-2
Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science
#truecrime #forensicscience #murdermystery
It was so moving talking to Sheila Lockhart for this week's episode of SOS. Her poetry about her brother is incredibly thought provoking and gives such a sense of their relationship and her loss.
We're very proud to keep bringing you these heartbreaking but important conversations in collaboration with Mikeysline @mikeysline_ and D&D Paving Ltd
If you have a story to tell and are happy to share it, do drop us a message. #suicideawarness #itsoknottobeokay #story #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters
We've had a simply amazing couple of days training the brilliant team at Wilderness Scotland and Ireland. If you want to polish your storytelling skills, get in touch!
Riddled with anxiety, struggling with depression and feeling suicidal, Paul Cameron started using social media as his superpower to shift his way of thinking about himself. By recording short regular videos and sharing them online, Paul has come to realise that exposing his vulnerabilities gives him strength and helps him be positive about the world.
Full episode: https://podfollow.com/speaking-of-suicide
