Interviews Archives - Grassroots Suicide Prevention

The importance of asking “How are you, really?”: Interview with Conor Hyde of Insolace

Celia Mae Jones — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:16:23 +0000

Being proactive in bettering our own mental health is not easy. It takes time and dedication. Conor Hyde, guitarist for the alternative rock band Insolace, knows this well.

We spoke with Conor about where the band's passion for mental health stems from, the inspiration behind their latest single Hold On, and why they're donating this year's streaming proceeds to Grassroots.

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‘When it is Darkest’: In conversation with Rory O’Connor

Alexander Harvey — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:28:00 +0000

Rory O'Connor, Professor of Health and Psychology at the University of Glasgow, has dedicated over 25 years of his life to suicide prevention and research to combat harmful misconceptions around suicide and mental health. Rory spoke with Alex, our head of development here at Grassroots, about his new book 'When it is Darkest.'

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Meet the Grassroots Runners 2021: Lucy Raemers

Celia Mae Jones — Wed, 12 May 2021 13:56:57 +0000

The Grassroots Runners are an amazing group of fundraisers who play a vital role in protecting our communities from suicide. Their fundraising breaks stigma, empowers communities and helps people get the support they need.

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Meet the Grassroots Runners 2021: Jon Binks

Celia Mae Jones — Wed, 12 May 2021 13:56:49 +0000

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Meet the Grassroots Runners 2021: Nina and Max

Celia Mae Jones — Wed, 12 May 2021 13:56:46 +0000

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Meet the Grassroots Runners 2021: Melis Trimmer

Celia Mae Jones — Wed, 12 May 2021 13:56:41 +0000

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Meet the Grassroots Runners 2021: Steven Carter-Bailey

Celia Mae Jones — Wed, 12 May 2021 13:56:17 +0000

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Meet the Grassroots Runners 2021: Jake Tyler

Celia Mae Jones — Wed, 12 May 2021 13:53:56 +0000

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Meet the Grassroots Runners 2021: Lucy Raemers

Celia Mae Jones — Wed, 12 May 2021 08:39:00 +0000

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How do you train for a marathon? We asked the man who ran every day for a year

Celia Mae Jones — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:57:20 +0000

Rich Williamson has wholeheartedly dedicated his life to running. In March, Rich completed a full 365 days of running consecutively – he motivates others to use running as a means to positively impact their mental health and overall wellbeing. We spoke to Rich about what running means to him and why he chose to support the Grassroots Runners.

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