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Mental Health illness - the hidden battle
Following the recent news on the sad loss of Ricky Hatton we are reminded that it doesn’t matter if someone looks like they have it all together or a great life, mental health illness can still remain hidden. There are many celebrities that suffer with depression, anxiety and PTSD, Robin Williams, Lady Gaga, Adele, Dwayne Johnson and Ariana Grande to name but a few proving the point that you are not alone and that mental health illness does not discriminate. There is so much
edwardmackenzie2
Oct 181 min read


Addictions and the help available
The RCA Trust, formerly known as Renfrew Council on Alcohol, is an addictions charity based in Paisley Scotland and has been around since...
edwardmackenzie2
Aug 261 min read


The Roar of the lioness
Well done to the Lionesses for their remarkable performance. They have truly demonstrated the power of teamwork and dedication on the...
edwardmackenzie2
Jul 282 min read


Award update - Winner!
I am very excited to announce that after being nominated for the Mental Health & Wellbeing champion’s award by the Catterick Garrison...
edwardmackenzie2
Jul 271 min read


Mental Health & Wellbeing Champion Finalist
Neurodiverse Community Catterick —a celebration of the individuals, carers, professionals, and organisations making a positive impact in...
edwardmackenzie2
Jul 211 min read


VE Day celebrations & invisible wounds
As the weekend draws to a close we say goodbye to a Nation coming together over the last 4 days to mark VE Day 80 years on. From the...
edwardmackenzie2
May 111 min read


Is it really just a game?
The global video game industry is a billion-dollar business and has been for many years. In 2024, the revenue from the worldwide gaming...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 273 min read


At your side. Suicide Bereavement Guides
Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community. ...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 81 min read


April - Sexual Assault Awareness month
Although this is a campaign from the USA it is certainly relevant here as well. After the recent case of Gunner Jaysley Beck it is...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 52 min read


Support is out there - where to find it?
We all struggle at one time or another. Whether your struggle is a brief one or one that has been ongoing since leaving service, the...
edwardmackenzie2
Mar 11 min read


Service Dogs UK - Could an assistance dog help you?
The charity was founded in 2015 in answer to a pressing need to support our Veterans with PTSD; we are passionate about helping our Armed...
edwardmackenzie2
Feb 191 min read


Man down drills: a quick thought during Mental Health Awareness Week
We've all heard the phrases "speak up" "reach out" "Don't suffer in silence". These are easy to say. But often difficult in practice.
Nick
May 21, 20231 min read


Mental Health Awareness Week
As we near the end of mental health awareness week we at the Elysium memorial foundation would like to remind everyone of our ability to...

Steven
May 15, 20221 min read


‘I’ve lost 17 veteran friends to suicide – that’s why I’m kayaking from Liverpool to London’
A huge thank to Heathcliff O'Malley from The Telegraph for this article

Ed
Jun 19, 20211 min read


Press coverage in The Telegraph
A big thank you to Crystal Jones for the article in The Telegraph yesterday. If you didn't manage to see it, here it is: If you would...

Ed
Jun 15, 20211 min read


Elysium memorial
Welcome to our blog. Our aim is to erect a memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum to remember our fellow brothers and sisters, lost...

Ed
Nov 18, 20201 min read
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