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Blossom Mental Health Training Ltd Helping organisations to develop effective mental health strategies and support for those in emotion Friendly, upbeat (considering the topics are challenging).

Licensed to deliver: MHFA Adult, Youth, and Higher Education courses and Su***de First Aid

Anita is an experienced independent trainer and facilitator delivering Mental Health and Su***de prevention training. She is a highly effective and skilled communicator, with proven success at engaging course participants from all professions and backgrounds and across all levels of the organisation. She is available to travel nationwide to deliver engaging sessions through a mixture of group discussion, multi-media presentations, learning exercises and examples of lived experience. Delegate Comments:

“Many, many thanks for taking us for the training on Saturday - the feedback I got from the others was fantastic and the doctor, who has been on many courses and delivered training, said it was the best he has ever been to - and I think that is much credit to you for how you ran the day. So very much appreciated”.

“Absolutely fantastic delivery, covered everything in the right depth and at the ideal speed for learning and discussion”

"Anita is an excellent instructor! She is personable and open – often allowing the group to be more involved in group discussion”

“Absolutely brilliant! Very professional & supportive of everyone sharing ideas”

"Great content, amazing trainer. Lots of assumptions and misconceptions put to bed! Insightful and empowering!”

From September 2026, schools are required to include guidance on su***de prevention in RSHE lessons. As a teacher, if yo...
13/08/2025

From September 2026, schools are required to include guidance on su***de prevention in RSHE lessons. As a teacher, if you haven't been trained, this can feel uncomfortable at best and unsafe at worst.

I’ve developed a practical, evidence-based course to help staff meet these new requirements with confidence. With a Master’s in the Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health (specialising in adolescence), I combine research and real-life examples to give staff:

• Skills to spot early signs of suicidal thinking
• Brief, effective interventions that can save lives
• Clear referral pathways and resources for students in crisis

Sessions are designed to be engaging, relevant, and ready to put into action immediately.
If you’d like to prepare your team ahead of the changes, please get in touch.

This week, our 6-week challengers at Moreton Hall Health Club focused on the importance of 'R' in our CLANGERS acronym: ...
06/10/2024

This week, our 6-week challengers at Moreton Hall Health Club focused on the importance of 'R' in our CLANGERS acronym: Rest.

Just like a laptop, our brains need a break to recharge and avoid crashing. Taking brief 10-20 minute breaks daily can boost productivity, memory, and creativity. Research shows rest can encompass physical, emotional, mental, and social activities. Find what works for you - whether it's a walk, yoga, meditation, reading, or a creative pursuit.

For those who struggle with rest, start by creating gaps in your day to give your brain some downtime and avoid constant concentration. Whether it's a walk, meditation, or time with friends, make it a daily habit to "shut down your tabs." Remember, even small breaks can kickstart restorative processes within our cells.

The photo shared by one of our challengers captures the essence of rest beautifully. I can almost feel my own brain settling just by looking at it!

Last week, our 6-week challengers at Moreton Hall Health Club tackled the 'N' of our 'CLANGERS' ... NOTICE and be presen...
29/09/2024

Last week, our 6-week challengers at Moreton Hall Health Club tackled the 'N' of our 'CLANGERS' ...

NOTICE and be present in the world around you. 🌎

They recorded their average weekly screen time and tried to reduce it by 20% with some useful tips:
- Turn off notifications to avoid unnecessary phone checks.
- Use 'Do Not Disturb' or 'Focus' mode during the day.
- Keep your phone out of the bedroom to resist late-night scrolling.
- Stay engaged with the world on public transport by keeping your phone away.
- Practice daily stillness with breathing exercises.
- Find joy in the simple things and explore using your senses.

The Science:
Excessive screen time can have adverse effects on physical and mental health, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. It can increase our stress hormones, create a drag on our mental energy, and contribute to obesity, cardiovascular issues, and depression. Ooof! Time to cut down! 🚫📱

This week we're concentrating on the 'G' of our CLANGERS... GIVE. Our challengers will be trying to do at least one random act of kindness per day!

This week our 6-week challengers focused on the 'G' of our CLANGERS - Give, introducing acts of kindness into their dail...
29/09/2024

This week our 6-week challengers focused on the 'G' of our CLANGERS - Give, introducing acts of kindness into their daily activities.

Acts of kindness not only make someone's day better but also have a profound impact on health and well-being. Kindness stimulates the production of oxytocin, known as the 'love drug', which lowers blood pressure, boosts heart health, and is twice as protective against heart disease as aspirin.

Kindness also triggers the production of serotonin, acting similarly to anti-depressants by lifting mood and inducing calm. Research shows that being kind activates our brain's pleasure and reward centers, creating a "helper's high".

Remember, kindness is contagious! Witnessing acts of kindness not only enhances mood but also inspires us to "pay it forward", creating a ripple effect that brightens the day for many.

Be creative with your acts of kindness for even greater joy. Research indicates that varying kind actions throughout the week leads to greater happiness than repeating the same act.

Join us in spreading kindness this week and see how many lives you can positively impact!

15/09/2024

In this episode of "Man Up, Man Down," Volker and David discuss with Anita, a mental health strategist, the challenges facing men in society, particularly...

Alongside their physical challenge this week, our 6-week challengers embraced the 'L' of our 'CLANGERS'... Learn. Can we...
15/09/2024

Alongside their physical challenge this week, our 6-week challengers embraced the 'L' of our 'CLANGERS'... Learn.

Can we re-wire our brain? Absolutely! Every time we do something new, we fire up new neural pathways and start building new connections. Scientific evidence shows that the more you learn, the better your brain health becomes. So, this week’s challenge was to try something new.

We've completed week one with the new 6-week challenge cohort at Moreton Hall Health Club. Our focus on mental fitness d...
09/09/2024

We've completed week one with the new 6-week challenge cohort at Moreton Hall Health Club.

Our focus on mental fitness during the first week centered on the 'C' of our CLANGERS... Connect. Challengers embraced enhancing social connections by engaging in activities like inviting fellow participants for a walk or coffee, reaching out to old friends, or interacting with strangers.

The significance of connection to our health cannot be overstated. Studies indicate that loneliness can have a more detrimental impact on life expectancy than smoking 15 ci******es a day. Our nervous system thrives in a secure social environment, utilising social interactions to regulate our biology, emotions, and behaviour. Simply put, we need each other!

Moreover, the lack of social connection can trigger our body's stress response, leading to various health issues such as inflammation, high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, and diabetes. Additionally, isolation can accelerate neurocognitive decline and the onset of dementia, with cognitive abilities declining up to 20% faster in lonely individuals.

Our participants not only excelled in the physical challenge of increasing their daily step count but also enjoyed building social connections.

As we transition to the next week, we will be focusing on the 'L' of our CLANGERS... Learn. Alongside the physical challenge, challengers are encouraged to explore new activities like learning to play an instrument, cooking a favorite dish, picking up a new language, enrolling in a dance class, or joining a choir. Most importantly, they are encouraged to set enjoyable challenges for themselves.

Why the emphasis on learning? Regardless of age, engaging in new activities stimulates the brain, creating new neural pathways and connections. Scientific evidence supports that continuous learning enhances brain health, underscoring the importance of lifelong learning for cognitive well-being.

I've just wrapped up a 6-week physical challenge at Moreton Hall Health Club For the next challenge I'm offering my expe...
09/09/2024

I've just wrapped up a 6-week physical challenge at Moreton Hall Health Club

For the next challenge I'm offering my expertise to introduce a mental fitness program alongside the physical challenges to promote holistic health.

Health is like a 3-legged stool - physical, mental, and social. Alongside the weekly physical challenges, participants will take on a mental fitness challenge to enhance overall well-being.

Our goal is to equip participants with tools to cultivate healthy mental fitness habits, focusing on the CLANGERS principles: social connections, learning, activity, mindfulness, generosity, nutrition, rest, and sleep. I can't wait to see the progress!

Check out the short podcast I recorded with Gym manager, Lucy Cronin to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYahqgww

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Anita is an experienced and knowledgeable trainer, accredited in all aspects of mental health and su***de prevention training. She has a proven track record of supporting organisations to develop effective mental health strategies, and a wealth of experience in designing bespoke courses that help organisations to meet their training needs in an engaging and interactive way.

Anita is passionate about su***de prevention; her mission is to break down the stigma surrounding mental ill-health, increase awareness of the common mental health disorders, and educate people how to spot the signs of overwhelm in others, that often lead to thoughts of su***de.

She is a highly effective and skilled communicator, delivering engaging sessions through a mixture of group discussion, multi-media presentations, and learning exercises, engaging people across all levels of the organisation. Anita adds value to her courses by openly sharing her own lived experience, and prides herself on creating a safe and compassionate environment for others to explore the most sensitive of topics.