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Discussing Mental Health Discussing Mental Health is a holistic mental health organisation that provides education, therapy, exercise classes & more in a fun and accessible way

19/10/2026

DISCUSSIONS WE NEED TO HAVE | EPISODE #1

Why Are Victims Judged for Speaking Out?

We're introducing a new educational series at Discussing Mental Health, opening up conversations about the things people often find difficult to talk about.

From emotional abuse, manipulation and betrayal to trauma, recovery, relationships and mental wellbeing, we want to explore the real experiences that affect people's lives.

But this series isn't just about raising awareness.
It's about education, prevention and giving people practical tools to better understand their mental health, recognise harmful behaviours and establish healthy boundaries.

In our first discussion, we're exploring the judgement people can face when speaking openly about abuse, and why protecting yourself when sharing personal experiences is so important.

A few things worth remembering:

💚 You decide how much of your story you share.

💚 Speaking openly doesn't mean giving up your privacy.

💚 You don't owe strangers explanations or evidence of your personal experiences.

💚 Healthy boundaries are essential, both online and offline.

💚 Seeking professional support is a strength, not a weakness.

💚 Healing looks different for everyone.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing more educational discussions, lived experiences, professional perspectives and practical recommendations.

Because mental health deserves more than awareness. It deserves understanding, education and real conversations.

💬 What discussions do you think we need to be having more openly?

Follow and join the discussion.

14/10/2026

A STORY WORTH SHARING | COMING SOON TO LONDON 🎭💚

We're excited to announce that our Founder, Stephanie Bashford, will be sharing her personal journey and the story behind Discussing Mental Health at an upcoming London theatre event.

Following an inspiring encounter with Andy Simpson, Founder of , at 2026, an exciting collaboration is now taking shape.

A powerful story of grief, abandonment, abuse, betrayal, resilience and finding purpose through adversity, including experiences never publicly shared before.

📍 London | Venue TBC

🎟️ Event details and tickets announced soon.

Real people. Real stories. Real conversations. 💚

12/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day 2026, Discussing Mental Health is reminding everyone that mental health deserves to be talked about openly, honestly and without judgement.

Too many people struggle in silence, feeling unheard or believing they have to face things alone. We believe in creating spaces where people feel safe to share, connect with others and access support before they reach breaking point.

Mental health conversations shouldn't happen just one day a year. They need to continue every day.

Let's keep discussing, keep listening and keep breaking the stigma together 💚

Today, our founder Stephanie Bashford attended HelpBnk’s “The Road to £10k” Sprint at Google’s King’s Cross offices.Step...
23/09/2026

Today, our founder Stephanie Bashford attended HelpBnk’s “The Road to £10k” Sprint at Google’s King’s Cross offices.

Stephanie left with fresh ideas about scaling Discussing Mental Health and securing the right sponsorships to grow our impact.

A huge thank you to Adrien Hastert, Amy Squibb and Adam Smith for the valuable conversations, and to Holly Mann and the HelpBnk team for a brilliant day.

Special thanks to Louise Sherwood for encouraging Stephanie to apply. We wouldn’t have been there without you!

What a day at BizzFest | Business & Networking Event UK 2026! ☀️Our founder, Stephanie, attended on behalf of Discussing...
17/09/2026

What a day at BizzFest | Business & Networking Event UK 2026! ☀️

Our founder, Stephanie, attended on behalf of Discussing Mental Health, and came back full of ideas, new connections and stories from the day.

A massive thank you to Andy Coleman for the ticket and the opportunity to be there. The speakers gave us plenty to think about, the staff were so welcoming, the food and entertainment were brilliant, and those gorgeous barns looked even better in the sunshine.

Stephanie even bumped into someone she’d been on a panel with at Ideas Fest. We promise she’s not following you, you clearly just have excellent taste in events 😂

It was wonderful to meet so many people building things they care about. Thank you to everyone who took the time to chat. We’d love to come back next year! 💚

More special moments from an unforgettable time at Ideas Fest 2026! 🔥💚Amazing conversations, brilliant people, and memor...
11/09/2026

More special moments from an unforgettable time at Ideas Fest 2026! 🔥💚

Amazing conversations, brilliant people, and memories we’ll carry with us long after the festival. We’re already looking forward to what comes next! ✨

11/09/2026

What an incredible experience at Ideas Fest 2026! 🔥💚

We were incredibly proud to see our founder, , represent Discussing Mental Health as a guest speaker on the Campfire panel.

A huge thank you to the LEGEND Isabel Pollen, an absolute powerhouse who still showed up with a broken foot, complete with fairy lights on her boot! We also want to thank our brilliant moderator, Alice Dartnell, and fellow speakers Amani Kaite, Claudia Massera and Becky Grace Irwing for speaking so openly about burnout, recovery and what it truly takes to rebuild, not only professionally, but personally too.

Special thanks to Frankie James and the entire Ideas Fest team for giving Stephanie this opportunity and creating a space where honest conversations about mental health can happen. The atmosphere was incredible!!! peak energy, friendly faces, and zero ego.

This experience has strengthened our commitment to bringing honest, preventative mental-health conversations into businesses and founder communities.

Ideas Fest 2027, we would love to return, continue the conversation, and take it even further. Let’s make it happen. 💚

🔥 Just a reminder!Our Founder, Stephanie Bashford, will be representing Discussing Mental Health at Ideas Fest 2026 this...
06/09/2026

🔥 Just a reminder!

Our Founder, Stephanie Bashford, will be representing Discussing Mental Health at Ideas Fest 2026 this Thursday, 10 September, joining the Burnout Panel.

If you’re attending Ideas Fest, come along and join the conversation, we’d love to see you there! 💚

Discussing Mental Health is heading to Ideas Fest 2026! 💡 We’re excited to share that our Founder, Stephanie Bashford, w...
27/08/2026

Discussing Mental Health is heading to Ideas Fest 2026! 💡

We’re excited to share that our Founder, Stephanie Bashford, will be joining Amani Kaite, Becky Grace Irwing and Claudia Massera at Ideas Fest for an important conversation about burnout in business.

They’ll be getting into the reality of burnout, how to recognise the warning signs, what recovery can actually look like, and, importantly, how we can build businesses and careers at a pace that is genuinely sustainable.

At Discussing Mental Health, we believe conversations like these matter. Mental health shouldn’t only become a priority once somebody reaches breaking point. We need to get better at recognising the signs earlier and creating healthier ways of working before burnout takes over.

Expect different perspectives, real experiences, audience involvement and plenty of honest conversation. 🔥

📍 Ideas Fest - Camp Fire
📅 Thursday 10th September
⏰ 12:00-12:45

Heading to Ideas Fest? Come and join the conversation.

13/08/2026

COMMUNITY CREATIVE REMEDIES PROGRAMME

Need something positive to look forward to each week?

Discussing Mental Health is partnering with Art4Space to offer 12 FREE places on Community Creative Remedies - a 10-week creative wellbeing programme in Lambeth.

This isn’t about being “good at art.”
You don’t need any experience.
You just need to come as you are.

Over the programme, you’ll explore mosaic, ceramics, textiles, and other creative art forms while being supported through a structured wellbeing programme designed to help you:

✨ Make time for yourself
✨ Improve your mental well-being
✨ Build confidence
✨ Connect with other people
✨ Express yourself creatively
✨ Learn new skills in a welcoming, supportive environment

📍 Art4Space Community Arts Centre, SW4 6QU
📅 Fridays from 9 October
⏰ 10am–12:30pm
🎨 10-week programme
💷 Completely FREE - all materials included

Only 12 places are available.

If you've been telling yourself you need to get out more, meet people, try something new, or start prioritising your wellbeing, this could be your sign.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply via Jotform.

Tag or send this to someone in London who might benefit. 💚

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