DO WHAT IT TAKES – CHECK ON YOUR MATES. BELOW IS SOME USEFUL INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECTS COVERED, THE VIDEOS WE CREATED AND WHERE TO TURN IF YOU NEED HELP.
STRESS
Living with stress can be pretty hard. Do you know what causes your stress? Do you know if your mates are coping with their stress? Life is pretty hard sometimes with work, money and finding a balance for social life.
In our resource pack we talk about signs & symptoms and how to help your mates.
BEREAVEMENT
Losing someone special can hit you pretty hard. It’s quite common to feel lonely after the passing of a close friend or family member. Did one of your mates loose a relative? Did someone from the friendship family pass away? Have you checked on your mate recently? Not sure what to say, or where to turn for help? In our resource pack we talk about signs & symptoms and how to help your mates.
DEPRESSION
Living with depression can be very isolating, very lonely and you can feel like no one understands. We understand and we want to show you that no matter how hard living with depression is, people are there for you. Do you know what more you can do for your mates? do you know where to get help yourself? In our resource pack we talk about signs & symptoms and how to help your mates.
SUICIDE AWARENESS
Do you know what to say if someone says the’re having suicidal thoughts?
BE BRAVE AND ASK MORE QUESTIONS. Are they in danger? Have they thought about it before? Be empathetic, be understanding and be there for your mates. If you want to know more about where you can get support
or to learn more about what to do for your mates, download our resource pack.
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BEHIND THE SCENES
Conversations around Mental Health don’t always have to be difficult. We loved creating these videos to find a unique way you can let your friends and family know you are there for them. Something as simple as sharing our videos may start a conversation now, but it lets them know you’re there for them.
A massive thank you to Lloyd from HUNTSVISUALS and Ewan Callaway for bringing these to life with our own founder, Charles Mears.
About Us
THE WOODPECKER PROJECT is a charity that raises funds to train people as mental health first aiders. We organise sponsored fitness challenges and the money raised goes towards providing Mental Health First Aid courses, allowing more people to gain the skills needed to support those struggling with mental health issues. We are committed to breaking down stigma, spreading awareness and creating a society of listeners ready to help those in need.