There is a strong discourse about mental health in sport and particularly in professional football at this time of national crisis but for it to truly be discussed openly it needs to start at the top of each football club. If chairs and directors are not creating a safe, confidential environment to allow conversation […]
What is Mental Health? Part one of our Discovering Mental Health series
We have so much negative around us at the moment and it can be so overwhelming so I wanted to share with you some of our fav Instagram accounts that will really make you smile! These accounts are run by wonderful people whose stories and posts are good for this time. Also, follow us as […]
A two-week checklist that will help your mind: Food: Buy the food you need. Use your freezer. Cleaning: Do you have enough stuff to keep you and your family clean and healthy Money: How are you doing? Are you able to budget Work: can you work from home or not? If not, call Universal Credit […]
Coronavirus and your brain – Isolation
We are going to be releasing a few articles over the next few days, about how to cope at this time.
My Discombobulated Brain, the Welsh mental health charity that aims to tackle the stigma associated with mental health and offer a source of support and education to those affected by these issues, is delighted to be working alongside Newport County AFC in starting the first regular mental health drop-in sessions at Bar Amber. These sessions […]
Today is International Men’s Day which celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities; highlighting positive role models and raising awareness of men’s well-being. This year the theme is “Making a difference for men and boys” and in keeping with our commitment to improving Mental Health in our area, we […]
Wowzers, what a crazy month, my brain is in overdrive. On 5 October we had at the Newport County FC Mental Health match and it was amazing. Not only did County win (whoop) each member of the team wore a My Discombobulated Brain branded t-shirt. Oh yes and on top of that, we have the […]
Our Founder, Laura Jane Dernie has been in several articles in the Western Mail and South Wales Echo about Peri and Post Natal Depression and her work with the National Centre of Wales. My Discombobulated Brain was featured on The One in Four Podcast and they are supporters of the #SicknotSad campaign. Our Founder, Laura Jane Dernie, did […]