Nearly 1 in 2 People in the UK Have Self-Diagnosed Their Mental Health
Self-diagnosed mental health UK rates are rising — and the conversation around diagnosis is changing fast. “I’m hearing this more and more…” Are you one of them? I’m hearing this more and more — not just in my work, but in everyday conversation too. People telling me they’re waiting for a diagnosis.That they’ve self-diagnosed.Or that […]
Why Don’t My Friends and I Talk to Each Other More?
Why don’t my friends and I talk to each other more? Mike Lawrence explores emotional overwhelm, the sandwich generation, and why silence doesn’t mean people don’t care. That line stopped me mid-scroll. On my weekly dive into what’s happening across the wellbeing landscape, I came across an article by Annabel Streets exploring the pressure facing […]
Not Feeling ‘New Year Ready’? Read This.
Feeling flat this January? You’re not alone. Start 2026 with honesty, clarity, and practical support for your wellbeing.
Why Christmas Leaves So Many People Exhausted
(And it’s not the food, the alcohol, or a lack of gratitude) New Year motivation January often fades quickly — not because people fail, but because real life, emotional overload, and unrealistic expectations collide. For something that’s meant to be joyful, Christmas leaves a surprising number of people feeling drained, flat, and quietly relieved when […]
The Second Week of January: When the Noise Fades and the Real Year Begins
Why nothing really changes — unless something deeper does New Year motivation January often fades quickly — not because people fail, but because real life, money pressure, and unrealistic expectations collide. Before New Year’s Eve even arrives, the messages start coming thick and fast. Interactive GIFs.Countdowns.“Happy New Year!” everywhere you look. Then come the questions:What […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): The Winter Mental Health Issue Hiding in Plain Sight
Millions feel it every year — most never realise what’s really happening Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a winter-specific form of depression linked to reduced daylight and disrupted circadian rhythms. While many people were still celebrating, recovering, or easing into the New Year, a different conversation was happening. On New Year’s Day, I was invited […]
Mike, This Was Exactly What I Needed Today’ — Your Final 2025 Edition Inside
Final 2025 reflections from Mike Lawrence: burnout, resilience, awards, recovery, and the moments that mattered most. One to bookmark and share.
International Men’s Day 2025: The Moment That Stopped Me in My Tracks
I was driving between client sessions this afternoon with LBC on in the background, half-listening, half-planning the rest of my day. Then something made me turn the volume up. Wes Streeting was on air with Tom Swarbrick discussing the newly unveiled Men’s Health Strategy. What should have been a breakthrough moment kept drifting toward political […]
The Budget, the Breakdown & the Breakthrough — Read This Before December Hits.
Resilience, reflection, and real-life leadership. Mike Lawrence’s November newsletter tackles stress, loss, and how to stay grounded when life shifts.
How to Reduce Stress — Even When Life Feels Out of Control
Free Live Webinar | Tuesday 19 November | 2:00 PM GMT Have you ever wished you could just get through a week — even a single day — without feeling stressed? You wake up tired.You go to bed wired.And somewhere between the constant pings, the bills, and the pressure to “keep it all together,” you […]
The November Budget and Your Mind: When the Numbers Start Messing With Your Head
“Budgets don’t just affect your wallet — they mess with your mind.” For months we’ve been told the same thing on repeat:“Come November, you’ll have to pay more.” The £20 billion black hole.The “we’ve inherited a mess.”The graphs, the panels, the pundits.One economist warning how much more your pint will cost, another dissecting mortgage rates. […]
“We Have Life, But We’ve Been Wiped Out”
A Personal Reflection from Westmoreland, Jamaica — and What the Diaspora Must Do Now Six years ago to the day, I stood in Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica, to bury my father. The land, the people, the stillness — it’s etched into my soul. I remember the warmth of neighbours, the weight of legacy, and the comfort […]
Save the Date: The Next MHFA Exchange Is 23 October
Join The Exchange on 23 Oct — a free live wellbeing reset for MHFAiders & managers ahead of MHFAider Day. Register now.
From Berlin to Breakthroughs: Lessons in Resilience and Rebuilding
From Berlin to AI, hormones and missed flights — lessons in leadership, mindset, and staying resilient under pressure
🧠 Surviving & Thriving: My Pituitary Comeback Story
“One day I was teaching mental health — the next, I was the patient.” Two years ago, I stood at the front of a training room in London, delivering a Mental Health First Aid course. By the next morning, I was lying in a hospital bed three hours from home, diagnosed with a pituitary tumour. […]