Voicebox: Mental Health

Hello.

This is my first post. I just signed up to do my Arts Award Gold, and the induction today inspired me so much I couldn't resist the opportunity to delve straight in with this. It's in response to the #HelloYellow campaign for World Mental Health Day. I'd like to think of it as a message to myself.

There has been lots of research into the links between creativity and mental illness; one discovery is that writers are most likely to be affected.

Prince Harry announces new joint initiative to improve mental health in the armed forces

I recently came across a book called Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig. I could hardly put it down and read it from cover to cover in a day, and it is packed full of excellent advice on coping with mental health issues!

Rising demands and cuts to the NHS means the police are having to pick up the pieces, according to a senior officer

Numbers of students reporting mental health issues has increased according to new research

The hardest part is asking for the first time.

Gripping and intense, sad and hopeful; a dramatic experience you shouldn't miss

Beautiful, emotional, real and gripping - not one to miss

Go and see this show

Max Dickins takes some time to talk to Voice about The Man on the Moor, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.

A touching show about the dangers of an obsession with wellness.