Tom Robinson
Men’s Health Week 2021: day 3 – Notice #noticewednesday
I’m continuing today with my five-post series on Men’s Health week and the theme for today’s CAN DO Challenge which is ‘Notice’. Men and...
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Tom Robinson
- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
Men’s Health Week 2021: day 2 – (Be) Active #activetuesday
For the second day of Men’s Health Week and the ‘CAN DO’ challenge, we are being encouraged to be more active through exercise which can...
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Tom Robinson
- Jun 14, 2021
- 5 min
Men’s Health Week 2021: the ‘Can Do’ Challenge. Day 1 -Monday: 'Connect'
Today marks the first day of Men’s Health week 2021 which this year runs from the 14-20th of June. I have to admit that I wasn’t even...
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Tom Robinson
- Jun 10, 2021
- 4 min
“How are you feeling?” asks Northern Irish community pharmacists
Today’s post has a more relaxed feel because after writing yesterday’s really involved post about such a difficult subject, I feel as...
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Tom Robinson
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
A change of scene, social engagement, and some wonderful words of wisdom!
Last weekend I went up to Shropshire to support my sister in her half Iron Man and there were lots of positive mental health aspects to...
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Tom Robinson
- Jun 4, 2021
- 4 min
Wild swimming in Queenford Lake – braving the cold for the sake of mental health research!
I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was planning on going wild swimming to experience the reported benefits of cold hydrotherapy on mental...
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Tom Robinson
- Jun 3, 2021
- 5 min
MP Nadia Whittome & PTSD: why stepping back is imperative to survival & recovery from mental illness
There was an interesting story in the press recently involving a Labour MP who has decided to ‘step back’ from her work because she is...
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Tom Robinson
- Jun 2, 2021
- 3 min
Sunshine and mental health: do vitamin D levels have an effect on mood?
The recent warm and sunny weather has been a welcome change from the rain and cloud that we’ve been subjected to over the last few weeks...
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Tom Robinson
- May 27, 2021
- 4 min
“My doctor prescribed rambling for lockdown anxiety”: how social prescribing can promote well-being
There was a nice story on the BBC News page a couple of weeks ago, involving a widower who was prescribed rambling for his anxiety in...
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Tom Robinson
- May 24, 2021
- 6 min
The Social Dilemma: why I’ve decided not to have any more social media!
Anyone who is trying to launch any kind of business or enterprise in today’s world knows how important social media can be to attracting...
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Tom Robinson
- May 22, 2021
- 5 min
"I can't live with the past": reconciling with the trauma that accompanies a severe mental illness
This week has brought with it more opportunities for socialising and catching up with friends. It’s been quite an eye-opener for me...
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Tom Robinson
- May 21, 2021
- 5 min
NexGen Minds podcast: voicing a few concerns and opinions
Last week I did my first podcast for a student mental health support service hosted by Maddie Clark from Durham University. I was noticed...
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Tom Robinson
- May 20, 2021
- 5 min
Warning signs and triggers for mental illness: my latest charity talk with Stepney Bank Stables
I had some amazing feedback from a talk I did last Thursday for an equestrian charity called Stepney Bank Stables which I thought I would...
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Tom Robinson
- May 19, 2021
- 4 min
Miserden Fun Ride - a truly momentous occasion!
I was going to give myself three days off after my seven-post series for Mental Health Week, but I have decided to recommence today with...
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Tom Robinson
- May 7, 2021
- 5 min
Fishing and mental well-being: Tackling Minds teams up with the NHS to promote better mental health
I thought I would write a post this morning about fishing which is quite a topical point of conversation, considering the current...
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Tom Robinson
- May 4, 2021
- 4 min
Altruism: why helping others can bring such positive benefits
It has been so nice to have been able to enjoy another bank holiday weekend without having to struggle in any way with my mental health....
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Tom Robinson
- Apr 30, 2021
- 4 min
A few thoughts before the May bank holiday weekend
I'm just writing a quick post with a few thoughts this morning because I've got a busy day and a lot to get done before the weekend. This...
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Tom Robinson
- Apr 27, 2021
- 4 min
Why 'social interaction' isn't really the right message for those who are suffering from depression
Recently, I've been considering the messages that we are getting in the media about mental 'health' and I've identified a huge problem...
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Tom Robinson
- Apr 26, 2021
- 5 min
Exuberance: an abounding, ebullient, effervescent emotion
I’ve been itching to read my new book since it arrived last week and on Saturday afternoon I finally found the time to sit down and start...
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Tom Robinson
- Apr 23, 2021
- 4 min
Update: house destruction, book, blog, and more gardening!
I thought I would just write an update this morning because I've been writing a lot of complicated posts again, and it's time to take a...
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