My favourite UK mental health speakers
Some of the most inspiring mental health advocates I know
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How to create a freelance routine that works when you have depression
I absolutely love being a freelancer. I feel really proud when I get to introduce myself as a full-time writer, and I actively encourage others to pursue their dream of being self-employed because I think it can be incredibly fulfilling in a number of ways. Truthfully...
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10 things I wish I’d known about impostor syndrome
I’ve learned two really simple and effective ways to cope with impostor syndrome, so much so that I managed to make a huge career change from working in catering to becoming a freelance writer and published author in just a few years without any relevant qualifications.
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Exciting announcement – The Positive People Podcast is available now!
If you follow me on Instagram then you'll already know that I started 2019 with an exciting new project, the Positive People Podcast. I know what you're thinking, EVERYONE HAS A PODCAST. Granted, you are correct and I'm not going to deny that the podcast market is...
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My digital depression journey – how the internet gave me a voice
My first experience using the internet was (probably) in the year 1999. I was twelve years old and in first year of secondary school learning about an incredibly boring tool called ‘electronic mail’, not because it was particularly helpful or even...
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Being offline, writing a book and eating ice cream for breakfast
It seems fitting that the last 12 months of my life have been bookended by two amazing - yet entirely different - holidays. In the summer of 2017, I watched as everyone else in my workplace jetted off to various locations from Tenerife to South Wales, only...
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Flexible working: An unrealistic goal for self-employed people with mental illness?
I’m not sure I have the answer
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Why is it so hard to maintain healthy relationships when you have a mental illness, and can counselling help?
I like to think that I'm a pretty good friend. I'm loyal, thoughtful and I'm a good listener but when it comes to my mental illness - sometimes it can feel like I'm not the most considerate. The truth is that when you have a mental illness sometimes you...
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The most important things that counselling has taught me
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental illness then you’ve probably been told a million times that it’s good to talk. Being open and honest with your partner, family and friends is definitely a step in the right direction as keeping your feeling bottled up...
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Talking therapy – a painful step in my recovery from depression and anxiety
It’s easy for me to sit here and tell you to get therapy. I was lucky enough to receive counselling from the NHS after I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and without it I’m not sure how my recovery would have panned out. Walking into a tiny...
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Wedding planning with depression and anxiety
I started planning my wedding in 2014, just two years after my initial diagnoses of depression and anxiety. On the outside, I appeared to be quite happy and excited but truthfully I found the whole experience rather stressful. To be honest I could get...
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7 reasons why you need to make an emergency self-care box
it’s like having a box of bandages ready for when you cut yourself. It helps you heal faster.
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‘A brilliantly honest reminder about how to control your online space and not let it control you.’ — Emma Gannon, Sunday Times Bestselling Author
‘Fiona writes about mental health with fearless honesty and a quick wit. So much will resonate with so many.’ — Yvette Caster, Journalist and host of Metro.co.uk’s Mentally Yours podcast
‘Fiona’s open and engaging style draws you into her world … We can all learn from her journey and recognise that, even when following our dreams, we all need to go at our own pace.’ —Rebecca Thair, Editor at Happiful