Our aim is that everyone understands the importance of wellbeing and mental health and how to keep well... for this to be part of the language of education and the workplace... and that people who need help receive the most appropriate support quickly.
Over the few weeks before Matthew died, he experienced many of the signs of anxiety and depression including difficulty sleeping, lack of energy, difficulty in making decisions, changes in mood, tearfulness and feelings of worthlessness.
At the time, we weren’t aware of their significance and importance.... and how vital it is to learn the signs and watch out for them in family, friends and colleagues… and then have the right conversations, to encourage people to seek and receive help at the earliest opportunity. Please also see our 'Need Help' page.
Signs reproduced by kind permission of the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
Persistent sad, anxious or empty mood
Feelings of hopelessness and pessimism
Restlessness
Changes in mood
Feelings of guilt and worthlessness
Irregular sleep
Decreased energy
Difficulty in making decisions
Tearfullness
Thoughts of death or suicide
Insomnia
Appetite and weight loss
The Chair has received an MBE in the 2023 New Year Honours, for the Trust's work in bereavement support, suicide prevention and mental health. A huge thank you to all our generous supporters over the past 12 years.
1st January 2023
It's really important that we all look after our wellbeing and mental health during these uncertain times and so we have highlighted four resources that will help and support you.
30th March 2020
The Trust isn't directly affected by coronavirus, but the organisations we support and work with are greatly affected and we are doing all we can to support them as they respond to this new world.
24th March 2020
