It's essential that we raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing in BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) communities to 1, develop understanding of mental health and wellbeing, 2, develop services so that they're able to support people from such demographics. There is real positive change...
This article in Happiful Magazine explores Gaslighting and the impact it has on people in relationships. This is a very serious issue and one that I think many people may experience, but are unaware of it happening, this article sheds light on the issue and...
This mini documentary explores alcohol issues that exist within the Punjabi community. This is very much a taboo, a hidden truth, and that's why it's so important that Aran Dhillon (Home Away from Homeland) has taken the time to explore this issue. I provide my perspective...
A pleasure to be on the expert panel in January’s edition of Happiful Magazine. The concept of JOMO was explored, and how it’s the perfect antidote to FOMO. Self care and making time for yourself is so vitally important! 😊 ...
This brief post is about perspective, and how a slight change of perspective, can simply be life changing. Click here to view it....
This week I delivered Connect 5 training to people in Warrington. This supports people with being able to offer basic well-being advice in regards to their mental health. Let's keep talking, it will save lives. If you would like basic wellbeing advice training for your service or...
Happiful magazine invited me to be part of their expert panel; I was delighted to accept this offer. The article was about Gatekeeping and how detrimental this can be to people. The concept was new to me, but is something that was definitely worth highlighting,...
In September it was World Suicide Prevention Day. I featured in a mini documentary which explored the issues that BAME communities face. There is so much more work to be done to enable us all to tackle this issue head on. You can access the full video...
I featured in a live discussion about Punjabi drinking culture and mental health. It was an interesting and insightful conversation that took place on air on BBC Asian Network. One of the key points highlighted was cultural expectation and the role this can play, how it...
I ran for the charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). This charity is focussed on reducing male suicide throughout the UK and have been doing some wonderful work; it's truly inspirational. The run on the day was great fun, everyone enjoyed themselves and the sun was...