About
Who We Are.
Mindcanyon Are Mental Health Education Specialists. We Deliver Mental Health Education Through Workshops.
We believe that everybody has the right to a for-filling and meaningful life, and with the right support and intervention should not have to suffer through mental ill health.
Our mission is to educate, support, encourage and help empower those facing mental health challenges, and show recovery is possible.
We believe that to achieve optimal health we must care for our mind, body, and spirit, yet, when it comes to taking care of our minds, we often dismiss the importance.
When we ignore our mental health, we overlook the very part of us that helps us to know and achieve our best selves.
Mindcanyon are here to help you through your mental health journey.
We help people to lead mentally healthy lives.
The Cost Of Poor Mental Health To You.
Work-related stress, depression or anxiety is defined as a harmful reaction people have to undue pressures and demands placed on them at work.
The latest estimates from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) show: the total number of cases of work related stress, depression or anxiety in 2017/18 was 595,000, a prevalence rate of 1,800 per 100,000 workers.
The rate of work related stress depression and anxiety was broadly flat but has shown signs of increasing in recent years.
The number of new cases was 239,000, an incidence rate of 720 per 100,000 workers. The total number of working days lost due to this condition in 2017/18 was 15.4 million days. This equated to an average of 25.8 days lost per case.
Working days lost per worker due to self reported work-related stress, depression or anxiety shows no clear long term trend. In 2017/18 stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 44% of all work-related ill health cases and 57% of all working days lost due to ill health. Stress, Research shows staff with lower stress levels take fewer days off, they're also less likely to make mistakes, make better decisions and feel more motivated.
Government Thriving at Work report states that, ‘Poor mental health costs UK employers between £33 billion and £42 billion every year’, and that, ‘ workplace interventions to improve employee mental health yields a return on investment between £1.50 and £9 for every £1 spent.
Our workshops and training offer a cost effective way to promote Mental Well-being in your organisation. We do not believe in a one size fits all approach, so all our programs are designing in conjunction with individuals, companies and businesses so we add significant and relevant value to your workforce. If you have employees who are experiencing Mental Health difficulties at work, we can help.
We all have mental health, in the same way we have physical health, it’s why we should be giving just as much time to our emotional wellbeing as we do our Physical health.
Did you know one in for British adults experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem each year? the most common is mixed anxiety and depression, but there are many other issues which have huge impact on a persons life, and the people around them.
Anybody who works around people with mental health problems needs to understand each condition fully, likewise, anyone who has seen someone experience mental health problems would benefit from understanding the meaning, causes, affects, symptoms and management of the condition.
We offer half day, one or two full days of training, covering mental health conditions, and how to help people when experiencing mental ill health.
Where We Came From.
After multiple childhood traumas , and a turbulent adulthood wrecked by addictions and mental health problems leading to multiple suicide attempts , I emerged a man with a mission to change the world of mental health to make sure no one has to face the adversity I had. I've chosen to give meaning to my life through helping others, leading to my current vision to help people around the world build and live lives of meaning and purpose beyond adversity.
In 2015 I experienced a nervous breakdown whilst at work, later that same year I attempted to take my life on three occasions.
I sought professional help, and this ended my corporate career.
I was diagnosed with borderline PTSD, High Functioning Anxiety, Addiction, Stress, Depression and Childhood Trauma.
On diagnosis I chose to take the holistic approach to cure, and self medicated by walking Britain to find out what help was available to myself, and others, all whilst raising awareness for Mental Health & Homelessness.
Whilst walking I spoke to businesses & organisations about what help and support they give their staff, it was very limited, largely due to the fact many were inexperienced or uneducated in Mental Health support.
I know the everyday pressures or corporate life, I could also see there was a gap in the market for somebody with lived experience to educate organisations on what signs to look out for, and how to help employees approach there employers about their Mental Health concerns, this is when and why I created Mindcanyon
With over 25 years of corporate experience in management rolls, working for some of the worlds largest organisations, including;
P&G, Nestle, Yakult, Unilever & Marlboro cigarettes.
I bring lived experience, industry knowledge and personal qualification, including:
Coaching Skills
Counselling Skills
Mental ill Health Recovery
Suicide Prevention First Aid
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid
This is why I'm different, I can offer you much more that current Mental Health service providers.
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MP Luciana Berger, former Labour shadow cabinet member for Mental Health & Angela Samanta, who's 'Life After Suicide' documentary touched me.
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