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Some days feel heavier than others.Not because you’re doing something wrong… but because you’re carrying more than peopl...
29/04/2026

Some days feel heavier than others.

Not because you’re doing something wrong… but because you’re carrying more than people can see.

Pressure.

Doubt.

Expectations.

Past experiences.

They can all build up quietly.

Mental health isn’t about removing every weight overnight — it’s about recognising what you’re carrying and deciding what still needs to come with you.

You don’t need to solve everything at once.

You just need one reason, one step, one moment to keep moving forward.

And sometimes, that’s more than enough. 💭

Monday reminder:Not everything deserves your energy.We all walk into the week carrying our own thoughts, pressures and p...
27/04/2026

Monday reminder:

Not everything deserves your energy.

We all walk into the week carrying our own thoughts, pressures and priorities — but we don’t have to carry everyone else’s as well.

Protect your focus.
Choose what you take on.
Let go of what isn’t yours.

Because where your energy goes, your performance, relationships and wellbeing follow.

Start the week clear, not crowded. 💭

Alcohol is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability among 15-49 year-olds in the UK!Alcohol is the o...
31/03/2026

Alcohol is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability among 15-49 year-olds in the UK!

Alcohol is the only drug we celebrate…

But we rarely talk about the cost.

In the UK alone:

• Alcohol costs the economy over £27 billion every year

• Around 17 million working days are lost annually due to alcohol-related issues

• Up to 40% of workplace accidents are linked to alcohol use

• Around 1 in 10 employees have attended work under the influence

• Nearly 70% of people experiencing alcohol dependence are in full-time employment

We spent 27.1 Billion on Alcohol during the lockdown.............Let that sink in.

Alcohol affects:

• sleep quality

• emotional regulation

• stress response

• decision-making

• long-term mental health and wellbeing

The good news is, Gen Z are quietly stepping away from it.

Less drinking.

More awareness.

More intention.

They’re not rejecting connection and celebration — they’re redefining it.

Maybe it’s time the rest of us caught up.

Most people think they know what Mental Health First Aid is. They don’t.Because at its core, it comes down to three thi...
25/03/2026

Most people think they know what Mental Health First Aid is.

They don’t.

Because at its core, it comes down to three things:

• Kindness

• Empathy

• Connection

Simple words.

But not always simple to practise or understand.

Mental Health First Aid isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s not about fixing people.

And it’s definitely not about ticking a box.

It’s about how you show up.

Can you:

– Lead with kindness, even when you don’t fully understand?

– Listen with empathy, without jumping to conclusions?

– Create real connection, instead of distance or judgement?

Because this is where it all starts.

And this is also where many people realise…

What they thought Mental Health First Aid was, is only a small part of the picture.

If we want healthier workplaces, better conversations, and stronger teams,

we have to move beyond awareness…

And actually understand what these words mean in practice.

ADHD… or something else?Before we label it, let’s pause for a second.What if it’s not always ADHD?What if it could also ...
24/03/2026

ADHD… or something else?

Before we label it, let’s pause for a second.

What if it’s not always ADHD?

What if it could also be:

• Lack of sleep?

• Too much screen time?

• Constant dopamine from short-form content?

• Diet and sugar spikes?

• Anxiety or emotional overwhelm?

• Lack of movement and outdoor play?

• A classroom that doesn’t fit how that child learns?

Because children today are growing up in a world that looks nothing like the one we grew up in.

Fast content.

Constant stimulation.

Endless scrolling.

We’re training attention to switch… not to stay.

And then we ask them to sit still, focus, and concentrate for hours.

Maybe the question isn’t:

“What’s wrong with the child?”

Maybe it’s:

“What’s going on around the child?”

The system possibly hasn’t evolved fast enough.

And our kids are starting to feel like a TikTok experiment inside a system that’s no longer fit for purpose.

Let’s be clear…

ADHD is real.

For many, a diagnosis brings clarity, support, and a way forward.

But not everything is ADHD.

And if we jump too quickly to labels,

we risk missing the bigger picture.

This isn’t about blame.

It’s about awareness.

It’s about curiosity.

It’s about asking better questions.

Because the goal isn’t to label a generation…

It’s to understand one.!

What's your thoughts?

Part 3 | The Crisis Behind the Mental Health Crisis - The Vision (AI Generated) This is the third and final video breaki...
23/03/2026

Part 3 | The Crisis Behind the Mental Health Crisis - The Vision (AI Generated)

This is the third and final video breaking down an article I wrote:

“The Crisis Behind the Mental Health Crisis.”

I didn’t write it to call people out.

I wrote it because there’s something sitting in plain sight… and not enough people are saying it.

There’s an elephant in the room.

Across both government and the charity sector, we’ve made progress in awareness — but when it comes to real, systemic change… we’re stuck.

And that matters.

Because while conversations have improved, outcomes haven’t moved at the same pace — especially for those at the more severe end who need support the most.

This isn’t about blame.

It’s about honesty.

If we truly want to make a difference in mental health, we have to be willing to look at what isn’t working — and ask better questions.

Not just: “Are we doing enough?”

But: “Are we doing the right things?”

I’m sharing this in the hope that it reaches the people in positions to influence change.

Because awareness was the first step.

But it was never meant to be the end goal.

🎥 Watch Part 3 below

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mental-health-crisis-behind-richie-perera-svxme

Eid Mubarak to all Muslims around the world 🌙Today marks the end of Ramadan — a month of reflection, discipline, fasting...
20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to all Muslims around the world 🌙

Today marks the end of Ramadan — a month of reflection, discipline, fasting compassion, and connection.

But for many, this Eid doesn’t arrive in ease.

It arrives in the middle of uncertainty, conflict, and deep pain.

And that’s something we shouldn’t ignore.

Because behind the headlines, behind the politics, there are millions of people simply trying to live, to worship, to be with their families… just like anyone else.

Islam, at its core, is one of the most misunderstood religions in the world.

A faith rooted in the worship of one God.

A faith that honours Jesus as the Messiah

A faith that dedicates an entire chapter named Mary honouring her

A faith connected to the same Abrahamic tradition as the Torah and the Bible

Yet too often, it is reduced to labels, headlines, and narratives that divide.

And that’s where we need to pause.

Because the real issue isn’t religion.

It’s how easily division is created, amplified, and used.

We’re told to focus on differences.

We’re encouraged to take sides.

We’re fed fear instead of understanding.

But the truth is — diversity is not the problem.

It’s the strength.

Different cultures.

Different beliefs.

Different ways of living.

That’s what makes humanity what it is.

Not something to fear.

Something to respect.

Something to learn from.

Something to celebrate.

Knowledge matters.

Understanding matters.

And choosing to see each other as people first… matters most.

Eid Mubarak 🌙

Your brain is wired to spot danger… not happiness.That’s not a flaw.That’s survival.Thousands of years ago, this kept us...
17/03/2026

Your brain is wired to spot danger… not happiness.

That’s not a flaw.
That’s survival.

Thousands of years ago, this kept us safe.
Today, it can mean we:

• expect the worst
• jump to conclusions
• focus on what’s wrong
• overlook what’s going well

It’s called negativity bias.

And once you understand it, everything starts to make more sense.

The thoughts you have…
The assumptions you make…
The stories your mind creates…

They’re not always the full picture.

This is why understanding how the mind works is so important.

Because when you recognise it, you can pause.
You can question it.
You can respond differently.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is not believe the first thought your mind gives you.

“We are all a little broken…but broken crayons still colour the same.”None of us go through life without challenges.At d...
16/03/2026

“We are all a little broken…
but broken crayons still colour the same.”

None of us go through life without challenges.

At different points we may experience poor mental health, stress, or periods where things feel harder than usual.

But a mental health condition should never become the thing that defines what you believe you can or cannot do.

You are not your diagnosis.
You are not your label.

People experiencing poor mental health still achieve incredible things every day.

This is why Mental Health First Aid matters.

It helps people understand what they may be experiencing, look after their own wellbeing, and support others who may need a conversation, understanding, or guidance towards help.

Because being a little “broken” doesn’t stop you from adding colour to the world.

Sometimes I hear people say“Mental Health First Aid doesn’t work.”I struggle with that statement.Because this week, afte...
13/03/2026

Sometimes I hear people say

“Mental Health First Aid doesn’t work.”

I struggle with that statement.

Because this week, after delivering MHFA training, I received this feedback from a participant.

They spoke about how the course helped them reflect on their own life, make changes, and feel more balanced.

They spoke about how it helped them support colleagues, friends and family in ways they never felt able to before.

And when I read something like that, I think about this:

If I delivered training to 1,000 people and it had a meaningful impact on just one person like this, then for me it has already been worth it.

Because that one person goes back into their workplace, their home, their friendship groups — and the ripple effect begins.

But the truth is, the impact is rarely just one person.

When Mental Health First Aid is delivered properly, with the right context and real conversation around it, the effect can be profound.

So before writing it off, dismissing it, or reducing it to a “tick-box exercise”…

Try it first.

You might be surprised by the difference it makes.

Before we rush ahead, a pause feels important.January often brings urgency.New plans. New initiatives. New expectations....
28/01/2026

Before we rush ahead, a pause feels important.

January often brings urgency.

New plans. New initiatives. New expectations.

But when it comes to mental health at work, progress rarely comes from doing more.

It comes from understanding better.

Over the past few weeks, one thing has stood out clearly:

most organisations don’t lack awareness of mental health.

What they often lack is confidence and consistency in everyday practice.

Mental health is shaped quietly.

Through daily interactions.

Through how pressure is handled.

Through the behaviours that are encouraged, ignored or normalised.

These moments rarely make headlines, but over time they make a real difference.

As January comes to a close, it feels like the right moment to slow the pace slightly and reflect — not on activity, but on everyday working life.

A simple question worth carrying into the rest of 2026:

What are our everyday behaviours communicating about mental health at work?

Clarity often starts there.

23/01/2026

n this second part of the series, we look beyond awareness and start naming what is actually getting in the way of progress.

Part 2 focuses on the blockers — the structural, systemic issues that mean we keep responding to mental health issues at crisis point rather than preventing poor mental health earlier.

This video explores:

why short-term funding and initiatives limit long-term impact

how crisis-led systems keep repeating the same outcomes

where responsibility is often misplaced

and why individuals are left trying to cope within environments that don’t change

This isn’t about blame.
It’s about honesty.

If we want better mental health outcomes in workplaces, communities, and society, we need to understand what’s blocking meaningful change — and be willing to address it.

Part 3 will focus on what needs to shift if prevention is genuinely the goal.

👇 If this resonates, please like, comment, and subscribe to follow the rest of the series.

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