Campaign Against Living Miserably

Today, with MONY Group plc and UM London, we’re launching our second Money Talks report. And the research is clear - young people are disproportionately affected by increased living costs, and it’s having a worrying impact on their mental health. In fact, young people are 77% more likely than the total population to have experienced suicidal thoughts due to issues with money or money worries. We need to do more to support young people as they enter into adulthood, especially in this challenging financial climate. This report is a vital step in understanding the pressures facing young people today, and with it we hope more individuals and organisations will be able to identify ways they can support the young people in their lives. Read the full report 👉 https://bit.ly/42btTDP Get our guide to managing money and mental health 👉 https://bit.ly/4ixXJIq Thank you so much to everyone at MoneySuperMarket and UM who helped make this happen - together, united against suicide 💚

Pretty big news 👇 Our pals over at MONY Group plc aren't just ace at saving money - they're pretty great at saving lives too. They've just extended our life-saving partnership for TWO years and cranked up their target to an incredible half a million quid 👏 Over the past three years we’ve helped people navigate the cost of living crisis with our campaign Money Talks, and shared important real life stories to help more people get the support they need. MONY Group has pulled out all the stops to make sure we're here for anyone struggling with life - even trekking across Cambodia to raise cash to support our services. With suicide rates at the highest they've ever been in England, and with financial hardship a key risk factor in suicidal ideation, partnerships like these are more important than ever. Together, with MONY Group, we're united against suicide 💚

👀 Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for making a difference? Well, we’ve got the perfect role for you - we’re on the look out for a dedicated Stewardship Officer. We need someone who can inspire and support our growing community of amazing fundraisers as they take on epic challenges, all in support of CALM’s life-saving work. Your mission? To understand their motivation, create meaningful experiences, build lasting relationships, and keep them coming back for more. Up for the challenge? Hit the link and apply 🤝 https://lnkd.in/eNfGCJrG

''Talking about it prevents it. Hearing about hope and survival is also preventative''. It was an absolute privilege to speak with Director of Services at Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Wendy Robinson on our podcast. This is perhaps the most emotive and powerful episode to date. The conversation centred around suicide, how we can all play a part in preventing suicide - and why this is all the more important when it comes to neurodivergent individuals. Recent research shows that ADH'D'er adults are 5 times more likely than those without to have attempted suicide (14% vs 2.7%). That rises to one in four for women with ADHD. We can no longer afford to fear talking about suicide, because it ''might put ideas in people's heads''. Beautiful backstory: you might recall that I posted about Wendy reaching out via LI, a few months ago. She asked whether I worked at a nursery 22 (ish) years ago. That was it. I melted! ''YES!'' I exclaimed! I was keyperson to her then nine-month old son (who is now studying at university😊). Serendipitous and then some! Please - do tune into episode 8 of our podcast, ‘I'm ADHD! No You're Not' tomorrow at: 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/eBSM6ciD and share far and wide. I'm also going to point you in the direction of Campaign Against Living Miserably's CARE kit (which is also on our website): https://lnkd.in/eu3QyxNY

"It has been my ambition for a decade now to try and write something about suicide which is somehow comforting, funny and optimistic for those left behind. I truly hope our finale of Big Boys does that, and in collaboration with CALM and Student Minds, we want to create a space to discuss how we best support those who are supporting someone else." We are beyond proud to be working with our Ambassador Jack Rooke, Channel 4 and Student Minds on a screening of the final two episodes of BIG BOYS on University Mental Health Day on Thursday 13th March. Come and join us if you're free 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWR9qujr

Welcome to Deal With It where we’ll be sharing practical skills to help young people manage difficult emotions 👏 In this series we're looking at a tool called T.I.P.P. which stands for... 🧊 Temperature  🏋♂️ Intense Exercise 😮💨 Paced breathing  💪 Paired Muscle Relaxation First up: Temperature, a skill that involves ice cubes and helps when you feel angry, tense, overwhelmed and under pressure. 👀 Watch as Bradley Wiggins and his son Ben roadtest it and show you how it’s done. And next time you’re feeling tense or overwhelmed, have a go and see what you think. Get more on Deal With It 👉 https://bit.ly/3QIMuAF 📹 Catch the full series on our Instagram and TikTok.

“There was no mention of mental health in the 90s when I was a kid. No one mentioned that there might be a possibility of tools to deal with stress. It was just a case of ‘get on with it’.” Today - with the help of multi Olympic gold medal cyclist Bradley Wiggins and his son Ben - we’re launching Deal With It, a new tool we’ve developed to help young people learn practical skills to manage difficult emotions. Something so many of us, like Bradley, didn't have back when we needed them. Deal With It is CALM’s way of demystifying DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), giving young people the tools to deal with all the tough moments, big emotions and stressful situations that they go through. 👀 Watch as Bradley and Ben talk about the stresses they’ve faced and how they’ve changed how they deal with it. 📲 Starting tomorrow, we'll be dropping two episodes a week over on our Instagram and TikTok, where they'll be roadtesting different skills and seeing what each help you do. Get more on Deal With It 👉 https://bit.ly/3QIMuAF Thanks to our generous supporters TP ICAP and The Roger Raymond Charitable Foundation for funding this vital project.

"It’s quite easy to be like, ‘Just talk and open up’. What does that actually look like in reality? That is such a difficult thing for people who are struggling." CALM Ambassador Jack Rooke's brilliant, hilarious and also heartbreaking show Big Boys is a powerful reminder of the importance of not just talking about mental health and suicide but also asking what can we do to truly support the people around us who are struggling. https://lnkd.in/eTjHne2A

“I find that listening to him allows me to be vulnerable, to open up when I need to most.” Sam Fender's songs don’t just help him heal - they’ve also opened up a much-needed conversation about suicide and let people know you’re not the only one who might be struggling. 💚  If you're struggling, we’re here for you. https://lnkd.in/d7d8XcZR

📢 Are you a proper people person and HR expert? Well, good news. We’re on the look out for a People Operations Lead. We’re after an unflappable, highly organised HR superstar who leads with empathy. Someone who balances commercial needs with people needs and can support our teams to deliver life-saving work 👏 Oh - and you’ll get unlimited annual leave and enjoy a nine-day fortnight. Sound like a bit of you? Hit the link and get applying. https://lnkd.in/eB8t4HPB