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What is MHFA?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an engaging, interactive and informative training course which enables people to feel more confident in identifying, understanding and helping someone who may be experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
Did you read our previous blog about Shelley our MHFA national trainer? Read it here.
The course focuses on:
the importance of looking after our own health
recognise warning signs of mental ill-health
increased understanding of, and encouraging conversation around mental health
reducing the stigma surrounding mental health
developing the key skills to support someone […]
How Stress Affects More Than Just Your Mind
Stress, we may not like it but we all experience it.
But what is stress?
There is no official medical definition for stress however there are many known factors that can contribute to it. Some factors include external pressures such as financial worries and internal pressures such as an individual’s mental health.
It is vital to remember that although we don’t tend to enjoy feeling stressed, it is an important part of life. The right amount of stress can give us motivation, it can help us reach personal goals and it can trigger a […]
What is Vocational Rehabilitation? Stewarts Q&A
Nichola Fosler, a partner in the Stewarts Personal Injury team, talks with the Founder and Director of KMA Occupational Therapy Kate Meads about the role of an occupational therapist and asks some questions about vocational rehabilitation.
About Kate Meads
Since qualifying as an occupational therapist in 1992, Kate has established a proven track record both nationally and internationally for providing exemplary levels of service to a broad range of clients and organisations within the academic, corporate and public sectors.
Kate relocated to New Zealand in 1996, where she worked in a variety of clinical and educational settings and was a […]
Learn More About Shelley Cooper – Occupational Therapist and MHFA National Trainer
Shelley is our Clinical Operations Manager. As an Occupational Therapist and Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, she has a caseload of clients as well as making sure that the company runs as smoothly as possible. In addition, Shelley is also an instructor and national trainer delivering virtual and face to face MHFA England courses to a range of companies and individuals.
Shelley had spent 15 years working for the NHS and joined KMA in 2013. She has a specialist interest in mental health and extensive experience working with individuals who present with […]
Why Not to Set New Years Resolutions
In this blog, I will explain why you should not set resolutions but instead set goals.
Hello everyone and welcome back!
I want to start this blog off by saying I hope you all had a somewhat enjoyable Christmas. It certainly didn’t feel as magical as usual. I welcomed 2021 with open arms although that did not get off to the right start, did it?
Speaking of the new year, did you set any new years resolutions?
Did you read our last blog of 2020? Find it here.
A […]
A Message from Kate Meads
So here we are, a few days before Christmas and our final blog of 2020!
I can’t help but think back to when we were all wishing our loved ones a happy new year on December 31st 2019, I don’t think any of us could have imagined what we would all be facing. Something so big, which affected the entire world and still is. In no way has the coronavirus vanished, it is not yet a thing of the past, but there is a huge sense of hope coming our way which promises of families reuniting, human contact, […]
Coping with Christmas 2020
As we approach Christmas 2020, I have to say I am not met with the same level of excitement as usual. There is no doubt that this year, Christmas will be very different for all of us. However, Christmas is swiftly followed by the new year, and 2021 may seem like a world away right now, but a new year brings with it a sense of hope for normality.
I understand that there’s been a long-held cultural perception that Christmas must be perfect with stockings by the open fire, a Christmas tree with loads of presents below and […]
Phobias and Occupational Therapy
I was reading articles on BBC news, and I came across this one about phobias.
To read the article follow this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-54973402
The new series of ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ started on Sunday 15th November and one contestant, Radio 1 DJ Jordan North has caught the attention of national news due to his reactions to extreme phobias. Jordan’s reactions may seem like major entertainment to the nation but are actually incredibly terrifying for the person experiencing them. So where do phobias come from and how can an Occupational Therapist help in overcoming a phobia?
Did you read our previous […]
The Launch of Carry on Kate – The Podcast
We have some exciting news, we are launching a podcast! This is a project that Kate and her team have been really excited to share. With many months of planning and preparation, we are almost ready to launch.
Carry on Kate will be available to stream on Spotify and Apple music very soon.
Why a podcast?
With an ever-expanding audience, podcasting has proven to be a really effective digital tool whereby listeners can connect with businesses, brands and people by listening to their stories, tips, advice and expertise. So we thought why not start our […]
From PA to Apprentice – What I’m learning at KMA
With my 3rd Christmas as an employee at KMA Occupational Therapy fast approaching, I thought it would be nice for me to share my experiences at the company. Like many when I started with the business at 19 years old, my understanding of occupational therapy was very limited, in fact, I don’t think I’d ever really heard of the term. It’s safe to say I started my job completely in the dark.
Over time my role has evolved from PA, to Digital Marketing Apprentice and it’s safe to say my understanding of occupational therapy has expanded […]
