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Find Your Bright Side with Bach™ RESCUE®’S New Unique Wellbeing Collection

The UK’s No.1 Emotional Wellbeing Brand RESCUE® is launching an exciting new, naturally inspired wellbeing collection. Containing unique fusions of ingredients, the new products provide a brand-new way to proactively manage wellbeing, night or day. 

The sleep range contains capsules, an oral spray and even a soothing dream balm to aid relaxation and encourage quality soothing sleep, so you awake refreshed.  The day range supports emotional balance/mood as well as focus and concentration so you can approach the day with confidence, knowing that you can deal with whatever it holds. 

Vegan friendly formulas combine our famous RESCUE® flower essences, (trusted for over 80 years), with active fusions of natural botanical ingredients including Saffron, Ashwagandha, Passion Flower, Ginkgo Biloba, and high purity CBD.  The perfect addition to any wellness routine!

 

 

RESCUE® knows that quality sleep after a demanding day can be difficult if you aren’t relaxed and ready for bed. In turn, if you haven’t had a good night’s sleep and are feeling tired, the next day can seem extra daunting, with day-to-day challenges often feeling overwhelming.  But it doesn’t have to be that way! 

It’s important to understand what our body and mind are telling us in order to lead a healthy, balanced life. Setting ourselves good habits – such as eating well, establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, and making time to look after ourselves and practice self-care, is more important than ever and can all help cultivate positive thinking and actions, enabling us to live life to the fullest, even on those difficult days! 

Bach™ RESCUE®’s Peaceful Night Collection

• The Dream Balm: a natural way to massage and relax muscles, release tension and unwind the mind, containing high purity CBD, Lavender Oil, Chamomile and RESCUE® essences;
• Peaceful Night Capsules: a fusion of Ashwagandha, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Magnesium, Vitamin B6 and RESCUE® flower essences, to help prepare you for a restful sleep;
• Peaceful Night Duo: includes both the Peaceful Night Capsules and Peaceful Night Spray, made from a fusion of Ashwagandha, Lemon Balm, Magnesium, Passion Flower, Chamomile, Vitamin B6 and RESCUE® flower essences.

Bach™ RESCUE®’s Day Collection:

• Balance & Positivity Capsules: contains Saffron, L Theanine, B Vitamins and RESCUE® flower essences to help you find your inner peace, supporting balance and positivity during busy days.
• Fresh & Focus Capsules: contains Gingko Biloba, Omega 3 vegan DHA, B Vitamins and RESCUE® Flower essences, to help sharpen the mind and keep you focused, whatever your day demands.

Further Information

Find out more at  Rescue Remedy.com.  Available in Boots stores and Boots.com

 

 

The Lesser Major and Minor Chakras – The Hidden Gems of Energy Medicine - How to Use them with Acupressure and Reflexology

by  John Cross FCSP Dr Ac

Published by John Cross Publications. 2021. E-Book. £7.95. 

I am very proud to have written about the Chakra Energy System in many publications and have always attempted to take out the mystique that has always surrounded this aspect of traditional Ayurvedic medicine and to encourage practitioners to introduce my approach into their practices. The emails I have received over the years has proved to me that my work has not been in vain. My other books on acupuncture, distance healing, homoeopathy and the holistic spine have all been well received. Over the years I have taken criticism from those who think my work is too esoteric and has, obviously, no basis in science. Scientists don’t get the fact that not everything can be scientifically ratified. Others have accused me of writing it ‘as it is’ and not giving enough references. It is, though, difficult to offer bibliography and references when ones work is original and pioneering. There doesn’t seem to be room for ‘original thought’.

 

                                                                

My latest offering concludes the set on the chakra energy system that began in 2006 with ‘Healing with the Chakra Energy System’ (North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, USA – 2006) in that it deals with the little known Lesser Major and Minor chakras. My work is all self-researched and based on interpretations of traditional writings. Due to my background as a chartered physiotherapist, I have always been of the persuasion that the touch therapies of acupressure and reflexology are just as effective as acupuncture. This system can use acupuncture but with six of the eight Lesser Major chakras located on the skull, it much easier to use the fingers and hands. Each of these energy centres is linked with a specific aspect of the central nervous system, as well as having many other correspondences and associations. I place emphasis on the body’s aura and its various subtle layers and compare each of the Major, Lesser Major and Minor Chakras – as well as the important Command Points used in acupuncture and how some are more ‘powerful’ than others by its influence in reaching different layers of the aura. The material in this book is new and not found anywhere else.

Further Information

The book is available as a pdf through my web site or via Amazon as Kindle – both at £7.95. I hope to produce a paperback edition later in the year. To purchase please visit John Cross Publications.com and Download Page.

 

 

Mechanism of Plasticiser-Induced Neuronal Damage; Potential Protective Benefits of Mushroom Species

A study recently published by Professor Calabrese’s team has shed light on the mechanisms underlying the ability of mushroom species Hericium erinaceus to protect against the damaging cellular effects of the commonly-used plasticiser di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21: 2138. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21062138).[1]  H. erinaceus has previously been shown to have a protective effect against ischemia-injury-induced neuronal cell death in rats,[2] so the authors sought to investigate whether, and how, the mushroom might afford similar protection from the neurotoxic effects of DHEP, which is widely used in PVC-containing plastics used for food packaging, clothing toys and medical devices (e.g. blood storage bags).

In this comprehensive in vitro study, pretreatment of pheochromocytoma 12 (PC12) cells – a classical neuronal cell model – with H. erinaceus (MRL*) significantly reduced DEHP-induced cell death and reduced the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) within cells. The ROS overproduction by DHEP-exposed cells reduced activity of mitochondrial respiratory complexes and interrupted mitochondrial membrane potential; pre-treatment with H. erinaceus attenuated these effects. Nrf2 is a transcription factor that regulates expression of genes encoding antioxidants. Under basal conditions, it is present in the cytosol in an inactive form. Increased ROS in DHEP-exposed cells was coincincident with increased amounts of active Nrf2 within nuclei and increased levels of HO-1 (haem oxygenase-1 – a protective enzyme produced in response to oxidative stress) within the cells. This increase in Nrf2 was not seen in the H. erinaceus-pre-treated cells. This finding supports the proposition that ROS levels control Nrf2 activity and that Nrf2 controls the upregulation of HO-1 (see Figure 1).

 

 

This study provides an indication of molecular mechanisms occurring in DEHP-exposed PC12 cells, and identifies a novel activity of H. erinaceum in counteracting mitochondrial energy deficit, ROS generation and apoptosis. As neurodegenerative disorders are associated with mitochondrial dysfunction – indicated by alteration of mitochondrial respiratory chain complex activities, reduction in mitochondrial membrane potential and ROS increase – the findings of this study suggest that H. erinaceum may prove useful in prevention of oxidant induced-neurodegenerative diseases relevant to mitochondrial medicine and anti-ageing strategies.

References

1. Amara I, Scuto M, Zappalà A, Ontario ML, Petralia A, Abid-Essefi S, Maiolino L, Signorile A, Trovato Salinaro A, Calabrese V. Hericium erinaceus prevents DEHP-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in PC12 cells. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2020;21:2138. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21062138
2. Lee KF, Chen JH, Teng CC, Shen CH, Hsieh MC, Lu CC, Lee KC, Lee LY, Chen WP, Chen CC, Huang WS, Kuo HC. Protective effects of Hericium erinaceus mycelium and its isolated erinacine A against ischemia-injury-induced neuronal cell death via the inhibition of iNOS/p38 MAPK and nitrotyrosine. Int J Mol Sci. 2014 Aug 27;15(9):15073-89. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms150915073. PMID: 25167134; PMCID: PMC4200813.

Further Information and Contacts

*The Hericium erinaceus biomass used in the study was supplied by Mycology Research Laboratories Ltd. (Luton, United Kingdom). Luton-based Mycology Research Laboratories Ltd. was founded in the United Kingdom in 1997 with a focus on developing mushroom-based nutrition products. Over the past 20 years, Mycology Research Laboratories has had several collaborations with hospitals and universities based in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and Portugal. Please contact  William Ahern  via info@mycologyresearch.com   http://www.mycologyresearch.com/

 

 

The Perils of Underinsurance

by Claire Squire, Balens, Specialist Insurance Brokers

We’ve all heard the stories, insurers who won’t pay out when you’ve had a claim, but have you ever considered that for buildings and contents claims it could be that it was the individual themselves who was responsible?  Or that you could be equally at risk?  

In buildings and content claims the insurer will proportionately reduce the level of settlement if you don’t have sufficient cover in place.  For those who operate under the mistaken belief that “OK, my goods are worth £20,000, but I’m unlikely to have a claim for any more than £10,000, I’ll just insure for that value as the premiums are a lot less”, they could find any payments significantly reduced due to underinsurance in the event of a claim.

 

 

Underinsurance is defined as “Inadequate insurance coverage by the holder of a policy.”  Whilst insuring your contents and/or buildings, you will need to tell the insurer the total value of the items you want to be insured, this is called the “sum insured”.  This information is used to assess the risk that the insurers are taking on and therefore the level of premium you will need to pay.  If you give a false account of the sum insured, you put yourself in danger of underinsurance in the event of a claim.  Where your policy wording highlights an "average clause" in relation to claims and the sum insured is insufficient, only a proportion of your claim could be paid. 

The following example will hopefully give clarity: An individual insures their contents for the sum of £30,000, but find in a claim situation that they need to claim for £35,000.  If the insurance loss adjuster assesses the value of the contents at the time when the incident occurred to have been £50,000 (and not £30,000) the value of the settlement would be reduced to only £20,900 when including a £100 excess.  This is £14,100 less than the value of their losses!    

The calculation is as follows:

£35,000 (Claim)  x  £30,000 (sum Insured)  ÷  £50,000 (Value at Risk - the actual value of the Contents at the time of the claim)  =  £21,000 - £100 (policy excess)  =  £20,900 (proposed settlement)

It can be difficult to estimate the value of your contents or the cost of rebuilding a property, which is why a majority of insurers will offer package policies allowing you some room for maneuver.  However, it is wise to be as accurate as possible and to ensure that the sums insured are updated should your contents costs increase, for example if you purchase new equipment, as it will be your responsibility to declare and regularly review your sums insured.   

Hopefully this brief article has made you aware of the cause and effects of underinsurance.  Please check with your insurance broker should you have any questions, they are there to help.

Further Information

Balens are a Specialist Insurance Broker for Health, Well-being, Fitness and Beauty Professionals.  Further articles and information regarding insurance and risk management may be found on Balens website at www.balens.co.uk

 

 

LUMEN DE LUMINE

by Thomas Vaughan, Edited by AE Waite.

Published by Imagier Publishing, Bristol. Hardback. £25.00. 2021. ISBN 978 1910 216 224. (New Book)

A rare and exciting book that deals with Alchemical Symbolism in an easy to understand manner. Written in the 1651, by the Welsh Alchemist, Thomas Vaughan (Eugenius Philalethes), it was designed for students of mystical philosophy and remains an important and rare text concerning the alchemical approach to the mystical life. Lumen de Lumine was first published in 1909 by Longmans Green & Co, edited with an introduction by Arthur Edward Waite.

 

 

Waite states in the introduction “The tract is offered by its title as a new magical light communicated to the world: let us see therefore what he has to say about Magic. Well, those who understood it of old divided it into three parts – elemental or physical, celestial or astrological, and spiritual . . . According to Vaughan, the three divisions which I have cited are intermarried, and it is indispensable that they should so be for the accomplishment of any great work. This, however, is when they are comprehended at their height, for normally they are now dismembered. Once they were united in a single natural subject; but man separated them, with the result that they became dead and ineffectual . . .”

Allan Armstrong of Imagier Publishing presents here a new hardbound edition of Lumen de Lumine, bound in blue book-cloth with gilt decoration to the front cover, and supplied with a dust-jacket. (203mm x 127mm tall consisting of 129 pages + 2 b/w illustrations). Price: £25.00 P&P free in the UK. Although not issued as a limited edition, Allan has restricted this edition to 100 copies only.

Further Information

Available from Crucible Books https://cruciblebooks.co.uk/shop/lumen-de-lumine-by-thomas-vaughan-edited-by-a-e-waite/

 

 

Turning Point Training – Courses in Craniosacral Therapy and Homotoxicology

Turning Point Training offers postgraduate courses in Craniosacral Therapy and Homotoxicology. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds both in conventional and holistic disciplines. This allows an exchange of information and experience that enriches the learning experience. Courses are a mixture of leading-edge, scientifically based theory and clinical and practical tuition. Students are encouraged to explore and develop their gifts and talents in bringing their unique experience to the disciplines taught. Students are thus empowered.

 

Top: Jonathan Lawrence BA DO Cert Ed and
Rosemary Lawrence Dip BFD Cert Clin Hom Cert Ed

Bottom: Craniosacral Course 2019

 

Small groups help to facilitate this experience. Turning Point teachers are enthusiastic and experienced practising therapists who keep their knowledge up to date.

The philosophy of Turning Point encompasses the idea that medicine is an art informed by science. We believe that the conventional materialist paradigm is very much out of date and that scientific knowledge has now reached a point where much of holistic medicine can incorporated into a new paradigm.

Turning Point courses introduce the concepts of research and encourage students to critically evaluate current information.

Craniosacral therapy is based on the relation of the relationship between the structure and function of the body and health. Specific, gentle and skilled manipulation can restore the structure-function relationship supporting the patients’ own homeostatic mechanisms. This non-invasive and safe therapy can be used on patients of all ages from the new-born to the elderly.

The Practitioner Course consists of 11 modules over 5 weekends and 20 hours Zoom support days including practical tuition. In addition students must complete a portfolio of case studies and complete an exam. Practical skills are assessed during the course. This course is recognized by the CMA.

The provisional 2022 course dates are 11-13 March, 8-10 April, 20-22 May, 1-3 July and 16-18 September.

These courses are led by Jonathan Lawrence

Homotoxicology is based on the idea that disease results from toxic load. In modern life we are subject to toxins from a variety of sources. This has the effect of stressing the immune system leading to ill health. Accurate prescribing can help the body gently detoxify aiding the restoration of homeostasis.

The remedies used are be single potency homeopathic remedies or combinations of remedies to achieve a specific physiological response.

There is access to online training via the Society of Homotoxicology, UK.

We provide further courses in Electro Acupuncture According to Voll (EAV) for suitably qualified students. This involves electro-acupuncture assessment of meridians and clinical application of findings. Training is via small tutorial groups led by Rosemary Lawrence. Dates by arrangement.

Further Information

For information about training in these disciplines visit www.turningpointtraining.org

 

 

The Future of Migraine Treatments – Migra-Cap®

The Migra Cap® is unique amongst migraine treatments as it combines cold therapy and complete darkness to provide relief from the pain associated with a migraine and most types of headaches. Developed by a Migraine sufferer for Migraine sufferers, this unique migraine solution also offering pain relief during pregnancy. This 2-in-1 migraine solution is unique for any Migraine treatment product with the added benefit of being a one-off purchase. What’s more, this drug-free product is also ideal for pain relief during pregnancy. This migraine relief solution is one of the most innovative migraine treatments on the market – offering headache relief, soothing sports injuries and concussions, and providing pain relief during pregnancy.

 

 

What are the Typical Features of Migraine?

People often use the word migraine to refer to headaches of many different types. So-called classical migraine attacks have several features:

• Headaches that occur in bouts of between roughly 4 to 72 hours;
• Headaches usually affect one side of the head at a time, although both sides may be affected in separate attacks;
• Headaches are usually throbbing and worsened by normal physical activity nausea and/or vomiting;
• Preceding symptoms, called the 'aura' that most often are visual, such as zigzag lines or flashing lights across or at the edges of the fields of vision
• Other symptoms can include sensitivity to light and sound, or non-visual aura such as a sensation of tingling in the body.

What is a Migraine?

A migraine is a throbbing, intense headache in one half of the head. It can affect people of all ages. The cause of migraine is not known. During an attack, the blood vessels in the brain dilate and then draw together with stimulation of nerve endings near the affected blood vessels. These changes to the blood vessels are probably what cause the pain, but migraine headaches is a condition that is poorly understood.

Sports Applications

Migra-Cap can help to relieve pain and swelling caused by nearly all types of sports injuries. The Migra-Cap® can aid with the treatment and relief of pain, blows to the head and concussions. The cooling effect can aid in the reduction of swelling and can help limit post-concussion swelling or brain injury.

Drug Free Relief

Migra-Cap helps to relieve pain and suffering by limiting exposure to the key elements that can prolong or enhance a migraine attack, remedies that utilise drugs such as Aspirin, Paracetamol and Butalbital can have side effects, consumption issues or even produce allergic reactions. More powerful painkillers e.g. Paramax, Migramax, Domperamol can require strict dosage guidelines and are often expensive to purchase.

Further Information

Please contact Migra-Cap on Tel: +44(0)1685 387788; sales@migracap.com     www.migracap.com 

 

 

Soft Tissue Release – A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists, Fourth Edition

by Mary Sanderson BA Sports Studies LSSM (Dip.) Sports Massage Cert in Neuromuscular Re-education (NMR)

Published by Lotus Publishing. 2021. Paperback. £17.99/ $29.94.  ISBN: 978 1 913088 29 3.

Originally published in 1998, Soft Tissue Release: A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists was the first ever book to be written on soft tissue release and its reputation as one of the most highly respected textbooks on the subject is as strong today as it was then. Now in its fourth edition, this latest version contains the most up to date information on the role of fascia and even more comprehensive anatomical imagery to illustrate the theory and techniques involved.

 

 

Soft tissue release (STR) is an effective treatment approach designed to be easily integrated by any therapist working with pain, injury and movement dysfunction. Put simply, STR involves a ‘lock and stretch’ of tissue – but how exactly does it work, what is accepted as ‘best practice’ in terms of application, and how can it be used alongside other tools and techniques?

In this highly practical guide, Mary Sanderson shares a comprehensive range of techniques she has found to be the most beneficial during her own successful career as a physical therapist and lecturer. Detailed chapters present the pre-requisite theory of how STR works, comprehensive advice on the treatment of over 100 individual muscles and specific guidance on how to modify techniques across different settings.

Soft Tissue Release: A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists is a complete reference guide for students embarking on clinical practice, therapists from all backgrounds wanting to understand more about pain management, or any individual wishing to harness the power of soft tissue release to treat their own pain.

About the Author

Mary Sanderson BA Sports Studies, LSSM (Dip.) Sports Massage, Cert. Neuromuscular Re-education (NMR) runs her own private practice in Hastings, as well as being a senior tutor for the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM). Mary Sanderson has also co-written The Soft Tissue Release Handbook: Reducing Pain and Improving Performance (North Atlantic Books, 2012).

Further Information

Available from Lotus Publishing   Amazon.co.uk   and Amazon.com

 

 

The Essential Oils Apothecary: Advanced Strategies and Protocols for Chronic Disease and Conditions

by Eric Zielinski DC and  Sabrina Ann Zielinski

Published  by Rodale Books. Paperback. 2021. £11.43. $15.99. ISBN-10:‎ 0593139275.

Soothing practices, healing rituals, and 150+ practical recipes for applying essential oils to the treatment and symptom management of 25 chronic illnesses, including insomnia, libido, fibromyalgia, COPD, anxiety, depression, diabetes. dementia. and more – by the bestselling author of The Healing Power of Essential Oils

“The most comprehensive essential oils resource I know . . . I highly recommend it!” – Amy Myers, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid Connection

 

 

Extracted directly from the bark, flowers, leaves, resins, and roots of plants, essential oils are highly concentrated plant-based chemical compounds that have been the basis for natural medicine for thousands of years. Whether you apply them topically, ingest them, or diffuse them in the air, they are scientifically proven to work on the body’s physiology gently and quickly, which is why more and more people living with chronic conditions – from insomnia, hypertension, and fibromyalgia to Parkinson’s, epilepsy, insulin resistance, cancer, and even Alzheimer’s disease – are reaching for them as a complementary therapy.

Drawing on their authoritative understanding of these powerful concentrations and their mastery of DIY usage, Dr Eric and Sabrina Ann Zielinski share more than 150 research-backed and easy-to-prepare topical recipes, capsule remedies, and diffusions that work to combat the root causes of all disease: stress, anxiety, and systemic inflammation. Using oils from more than 70 aromatic plants – from copaiba and lemongrass to turmeric and ylang ylang – their healing formulations include:

• Earthy Wood Inhaler, the perfect way to bring nature inside—“forest bathing” on demand!
• Immune-Boosting Diffuser Blend, to help protect your body against airborne pathogens.
• IBD Synergy Capsules, a gentle mixture of coriander, Melissa, and peppermint to soothe and promote gut health
• Extra-Strength Bone and Joint Salve, powerful pain relief that uses CBD, frankincense, lavender and wintergreen.
• Sensual Body Spray, an alluring scent to help spice up your love life!

Easy to prepare and apply, these time-tested recipes and protocols will help you take control of your health and start to enjoy the abundant life again!

Further Information

Available from Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com

 

 

Turmeric’s Weight Loss Secret Unlocked

Over the last few years turmeric has become a popular supplement, with a host of potential health benefits. Among these benefits, could be an ability to help with weight loss and researchers now appear to have unlocked how turmeric could achieve this…

Scientists[1] fed mice a high fat diet and treated some of them with curcumin, the natural chemical found in turmeric thought to be behind its benefits. Those mice given curcumin were seen to gain less weight, than those that weren’t, and were seen to have increased thermogenesis, a process of heat production in organisms, which burns energy.

The scientists were able to deduce that this increase in thermogenesis occurred because of a restructuring of the gut microbiota (gut flora, including bacteria and fungi).

Whilst human studies need to be carried out, it appears that turmeric may be able to alter gut flora in a way that enhances thermogenesis, the ability to create heat, which burns energy and thus reduces weight gain.

 

 

Which Turmeric Supplement

To ensure you get the most from turmeric, health food specialists Natur Boutique have created a special mix which combines whole turmeric powder with a concentrated extract, containing 95% curcuminoids, and black pepper, which is thought could help increase the bio-availability of curcumin. The result is a powerful and effective supplement, free from additives and fillers.

Reference

1. Zaiqi Han 1, Lu Yao 2, Yue Zhong 3, Yang Xiao 1, Jing Gao 1, Zhaozheng Zheng 1, Sijia Fan 1, Ziheng Zhang 1, Shanggang Gong 1, Sheng Chang 1, Xiaona Cui 4, Jianhui Cai 5. Gut microbiota mediates the effects of curcumin on enhancing Ucp1-dependent thermogenesis and improving high-fat diet-induced obesity. Food Funct. Jun 7 2021.

Please note: Not suitable for pregnant or lactating women. If you are taking any medication or have any medical conditions always consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur. Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.

Further Information

For further information or to purchase, visit Natur Boutique. Fito’s Turmeric Curcumin capsules are also available to buy in Grape Tree Stores nationwide and via their online shop at GrapeTree.co.uk. Prices start from £4.99.

 

 

Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work: Here’s why … and how to do it really well

by Melissa Doman MA

Published by Welbeck Publishing Group Limited. 2021. Paperback. £11.04/$15.95. ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 1789563038.

According to The Mental Health Foundation, 1 in 6.8 people in the UK experience mental health problems at work. Evidence also suggests that 12.7% of all sickness absence days are attributed to mental health conditions.

 

 

This book is for any employee, manager or leader who wants to understand mental health at a deeper level in order to foster inclusive workplace conversations. With the gap between the home and the workplace closing, it is clear that good leadership and good mental health go hand-in-hand: how you set the tone in your organization is critical. Author Melissa Doman is an organizational psychologist and former therapist, specializing in mental health in the workplace. She is available for interview and to offer extract features such as:

• How we bring our beliefs about, and experiences with, mental health and mental illness into the workplace;
• Understanding how the language we use - consciously or unconsciously - impacts us all;
• A ‘how-to’ conversation guide;
• Tips and guidance on ways to action this education individually or at a team level.

This interactive guide provides contextual background leaving you feeling empowered and equipped to have constructive meaningful conversations about mental health in your workplace.

About the Author

Melissa Doman, MA uses her clinical experience to inform her practical and solution-focused approach, working with companies and leaders to equip them to build the skill set, mindset and behaviours required to discuss mental health, mental illness and stress at work. Melissa has spoken and consulted for international, national and local organisations and Fortune 500 companies across industries - including Salesforce, Charlotte Tilbury, the NHS, and the independent Publishers Guild. She has also been featured as a subject matter expert in national conferences, summits, digital publications, local television shows, international mentoring programs and as a panellist hosted at Google UK about practical and inclusive mental health at work conversations. She currently resides in the United States.

Further Information

Available from Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com