The Great British Bake Off star came to national prominence when he experienced a panic attack on television after his choux pastry went wrong. Michael had been learning in therapy that he should try new things; during the show, he found his brain telling him ‘you aren’t as good as you thought you were.’ Michael finds that exercise, writing things down, and occasionally crying or taking a day off can help his mental health. He is heartened by people contacting him with support.
Psychologist Charlotte Armitage has some suggestions for us during periods of staying home. Seek support, and make contact with people on a daily basis on video calls or telephone. Write a journal and document your feelings at this strange and unsettling time. Make plans for the future with friends. Try and live day […]
Head Talks ambassador Jonny Benjamin (and his pal Geoffrey) talks about how he has changed his morning routine. Instead of starting the day by looking at the news, he takes an hour to meditate, have his breakfast, and ease his way into the day. He does the same thing before bed, to stop […]
We are all finding ourselves in unknown territory as a result of the coronavirus. Each of us is struggling to find a way to manage the situation: to take care of our families and to take care of ourselves. We have launched a free online course, designed to help with settling into this new routine, and covers seven […]
