Tag Archives: mental health

More than words

Posted on February 21, 2023 by amandacomms1

In recent months there has been more conversation, discussion and public commentary on the menopause. It is something that half the population experience at some point in their lives and is just a part of life for women. I have … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in Issues | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

If you have been affected….

Posted on October 11, 2022 by amandacomms1

Grieving is like no other emotion I have experienced before. I have realised that I am not only dealing with the huge losses that have happened, but I am realising that my life, my attitudes to things and my thoughts of the future are also changing. It is huge and life changing. Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in communication, recovery, resilience | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A longing for a messaging rethink

Posted on January 23, 2021 by amandacomms1

Saturday night in January 2021. Not at all like many Saturday nights I have had in my life. No going to the pub, no meal at a nice restaurant, and no getting dressed up. This is becoming the normal way … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in communication, Covid-19, kindness, PR | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Singing the blues

Posted on January 18, 2021 by amandacomms1

One thing that we need to remember on ‘blue Monday’ is that there are a lot of support groups out there, people doing good work to help, and ways to get some assistance if you reach out. Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in communication, Covid-19, kindness, Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

A priority in 2021

Posted on December 12, 2020 by amandacomms1

We can all face circumstances that test us and push us to the limit. We are kidding ourselves if we don’t think this is the case. Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in communication, Covid-19, resilience, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Finding a balance

Posted on November 5, 2020 by amandacomms1

Today (Thursday 5 November) is the start of a second lockdown in England and four weeks of severe restrictions on our lives. It follows a similar approach in many other countries, in an attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19. … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in communication, Covid-19, crisis communication, PR, resilience | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A kind word

Posted on October 10, 2020 by amandacomms1

There has been a lot spoken about mental health since the arrival of Covid-19. We have all experienced low moods, distress or even depression in some form. It is really important that we continue to talk about it. My problem … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in crime, happiness, kindness, PR, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

With a little help

Posted on April 19, 2017 by amandacomms1

I have been watching the response to Prince Harry and William discussing the need to seek help after their mother’s death. It is refreshing to see such high profile people talk about the issue of mental health and well being … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in challenge, development, happiness | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Building strength for modern life

Posted on May 10, 2016 by amandacomms1

I suddenly realised today that it is mental health awareness week. I am not a lover of the themed weeks or months as every day it seems there is something making easy headlines. There has been doughnut week, penguin awareness … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #ayearinblogs, challenge, happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Facing the fears

Posted on February 25, 2016 by amandacomms1

Modern life is tough, very tough. There are so many things that we face on a daily basis that can drain our energy and divert us from what makes us happy. I have blogged many times about the importance of … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #ayearinblogs, blog, blogging, blogs, challenge, happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment