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...
The Warrington Mela took place this summer, it brought together cultures from all over the Northwest to celebrate their difference and connect. It was a great day! I was promoting mental health messages along with the Public Health team. I was able to speak with members...
I opened up about how I've struggled with my mental health in the past. I felt slightly cautious about doing so as it exposed my vulnerability to the public, however, I'm very happy that I was able to do so. To continually encourage men to talk...
In May I had the pleasure of being featured by UniLad, this was part of Mental Health Awareness Week, and something that I was really proud to be part of. The article raises key points about managing stress and how this can be a challenge for...
I was interviewed by the BBC in relation to Punjabi Drinking Culture. I was very grateful to involved in such a project that sheds light on a very serious, but unspoken, issue in Punjabi families in the UK. You can access the full article by clicking here....
This month I set up in a business centre to attempt to raise awareness about mental health and what it actually is. The day went well, I engaged with a number of people to talk about their experiences and was able to provide some insight,...
I was fortunate to be involved in the local and national mental health campaign with Time to Change and Warrington Borough Council - Be In Your Mate's Corner. This is all about men looking out for men when it comes to our mental health, it's...
We are surrounded by inspiration every moment of every day. It's our choice to choose whether to connect with it or not, this may be a conscious decision or an unconscious decision. The beauty of life surrounds us, we just have to be in a position...
It may come as a shock to you, but we all have mental health. Watch out, don't fall off your chair. For too long our mental health has been something that has been swept under the carpet and stubbornly ignored. Our physical health is something that...