Hugo shared so bravely with his peers, opening hearts and minds to his personal experiences of mental health. He said: “reach out and talk – this seat should not be empty”. Mental health is such an broad and impersonal term. Referring generally to our cognitive and emotional functions, it seems to leave out the personalContinue reading “#TOGETHERWEARESTRONGERTHANTHESTIGMA”
Category Archives: Mental Health
It’s good to talk, but not always easy…
It’s good to talk – this is an expression that most of us know and agree with, but sometimes we forget that it isn’t always that easy. As a therapist, wife and mother there have been moments when I wished I could turn on a switch to get the talking started, particularly when I wasContinue reading “It’s good to talk, but not always easy…”
Hugo’s Story
In 2017, Hugo stood up in front of 300 school friends at Marlborough College and talked about his personal battle with depression. It was an incredibly powerful talk that touched many people and started his life long mission to break down the stigma attached to Mental Health. “I remember utter silence, everyone was so proudContinue reading “Hugo’s Story”
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