Jonathan Pokluda, bestselling author of Welcome to Adulting and pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church One of my favorite quotes is from a section discussing the emotional distress of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. “His emotions were telling Him to run. But He stayed. JESUS stayed for you. He stayed, even when everything inside Him told Him to run. And because He stayed, so can we. Because with confidence, we too can declare that though our feelings can’t always be trusted, our God can always be trusted.” To better understand the stigma around getting help, he met Fergus, a Belfast man who attempted suicide aged 19. Fergus explained the spiral he went down when he became lonely at university and how he “just wanted a bit of peace, a break from my own mind”. This prompted Kemp to have a frank conversation with his own family. To mother Shirlie, he made the agonising confession that he’d come close to jumping in front of a train two years ago. Fileta writes in a very personal way. She shares many of her own experiences, such as her struggle with depression and the trauma of a miscarriage. Her openness is encouraging, convincing this reader to be better at not hiding behind just saying I'm OK.

Are You Really OK?: Understanding Britain’s Mental Health

None of us are immune to life’s challenges whether that’s a relationship breakdown, financial worries, work pressure or, sadly for some, the loss of a loved one,” said Ms Newton. “Sometimes it won’t be obvious that someone is having a hard time but we know that when we ask early and in a genuine way, we can help someone who might be struggling feel connected and supported, long before they are in crisis.” Stacey Dooley's voice was really strong throughout - she writes exactly the way she speaks! It was nice that her narrative voice is so strong and you can tell she has a real passion for the subject matter. Fileta covers all aspects of being, mental, emotional, spiritual and physical, because they all work together. She helps us investigate the influence from the past, how we understand our identity and relationships, identifies cognitive distortions, writes on trauma, and much more. I appreciate her strategy of calling us to awareness first, taking inventory, and then intentional living, giving practical ideas and strategies. She includes insightful and thought provoking questions at the end of each chapter. This is a book to work through, not just read. You'll need a journal or notebook as Fileta prescribes lots of writing. R U OK? is providing guidance on the times people might need to be asked ‘are you OK?’ and how you can make a meaningful moment through having an R U OK? conversation. Roman - thank you for a book that covers mental health without being statistical and/ or regimented, but being real and honest.

I also particularly liked the end “Stuff that’s Good to Know” and will be taking ideas such as “The Wellness Menu” and “The Safety Plan” on board. Negative thoughts lead to negative feelings, which ultimately lead to negative behaviors.... Because human beings are holistic, there's a strong connection between our bodies, minds, and emotions. (p65) A great book that invites the reader to delve into a more abundant life of spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health. You’ll be challenged and equipped to grow, mature, and spiritually prosper. Marvelously done!” It was a world away from the body-positive home he had grown up in where, he explains, his dad would walk around naked. This led Roman to lose count of the times a girlfriend had come over and seen his “dad’s arse”. “As a kid, I was constantly apologising for my dad walking round in a towel – or barely a towel,” he laughs.

Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency, review: a raw, candid look

A year later, during the pandemic, Roman’s best friend, Joe Lyons – the producer who’d nurtured his career – took his own life aged 31. In August, on the second anniversary of Joe’s death, Roman got a tattoo on his arm of a dove. He already had a bird tattoo on his leg to match one that Joe had. Last August, the 28-year-old son of Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp and Wham!’s Shirlie Holliman was blindsided by the sudden death of radio producer Joe Lyons. “More than three quarters of men feel unable to confide in those closest to them about their problems,” said Kemp. “It’s no coincidence that on the same day we lost Joe, the police force found seven other men his age in the same situation.”Are you really OK? I don’t think there’d be too many people who could answer that question with a resounding yes after living through what the 2020’s have given us so far. Now, more than ever, we need to do whatever we can to look after our mental health. He adds, “I think they’re fantastic, though. Every family has their squabbles, but what both of them have done is amazing. Here are two boys who have been through one of the worst traumas you can go through as a child – losing a parent – in public. They’re bringing mental health into that family and environment. It takes a lot of balls and I think they should be very proud of what they’ve achieved.” Whether you’re looking for answers to your own questions or seeking to explain the scientific evidence to others, The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith is an invaluable apologetic tool that will help you analyze scientific findings in light of the truths found in the Bible. This programme was a BBC Three production. The youth channel has form for unearthing fresh documentary talent - from Stacey Dooley to Professor Green, from Reggie Yates to Jesy Nelson. On the evidence of this impassioned and affecting film, Kemp has a promising career in factual TV ahead of him too. He was charismatic and funny but a good listener and refreshingly ego-free. Wellness is important to the Capital FM DJ. He has achieved huge success waking up millions of listeners on the breakfast show since 2017, but he hasn’t had it easy.