Interviews Archives - Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Catherine Joy White on mental health

Jake Starkey — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:18:24 +0000

As part of our Famous Voices series, Catherine Joy White, an actor, filmmaker, gender equality advisor and author of This Thread of Gold, shares what she has learnt about looking after her mental wellbeing, the importance of speaking openly about difficult experiences, and the people and moments that have helped her through challenging times.

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Chris McCausland on mental health

Jake Starkey — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:09:15 +0000

As part of our famous voices series, actor and comedian Chris McCausland shares what they have learnt about mental health, the importance of speaking openly about our struggles, and how making a significant change in their own life helped them become kinder towards themselves.

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Bear Grylls on mental health

Jake Starkey — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:04:51 +0000

As part of our famous voices series, Bear shares what his own journey has taught him about mental wellbeing, connection and resilience.

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David Menkin on mental health

Jake Starkey — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:21:09 +0000

As part of our famous voices series, actor and voiceover artist David Menkin, best known for his work as Luke Skywalker in LEGO Star Wars, Barnabas in Final Fantasy XVI and Hugh Williams in PRAGMATA, shares what he has learnt about looking after his wellbeing, setting boundaries and why talking about what's on your mind can make difficult problems feel more manageable.

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

Gus — 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.

‘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.'

Meet the Grassroots Runners 2021: Lucy Raemers

Gus — 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.

Meet the Grassroots Runners 2021: Jon Binks

Gus — Wed, 12 May 2021 13:56:49 +0000

Meet the Grassroots Runners 2021: Nina and Max

Gus — Wed, 12 May 2021 13:56:46 +0000

Meet the Grassroots Runners 2021: Melis Trimmer

Gus — Wed, 12 May 2021 13:56:41 +0000