About Jeremy Thomas
Jeremy Thomas is an author, speaker and all round survivor. As a result of overcoming his own battle with manic depression and bipolar disorder he co-produced with Dr. Tony Hughes the Emmy Award winning documentary ‘Stephen Fry, The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive’ and is the co-author of You Don’t Have to Be Famous to Have Manic Depression – An A-Z Guide to Good Mental Health. He has written articles for The Times and The Daily Mail and he has appeared on BBC Television and Radio.
Jeremy lives in Fulham with his wife Jane , cat and dog and also spends time writing on the island of Patmos. He considers himself a lucky man.
Good Mental Health in Schools
Jeremy reaches out to students, parents and staff in schools, colleges and universities in an attempt to normalise the subject of mental illness and take the Hammer Horror out of old perceptions. The talks and workshops are based around Jeremy’s own experience of dealing with depression, addiction and manic depression and offer a series of practical and useful tips on how to stay mentally healthy and get the best out of life. He also demonstrates why prevention is far better than cure and that humour can be the best way of talking about such a serious subject.
His talks are personal, authentic, funny, poignant, passionate and at times hard-hitting. Jeremy makes the whole subject of good mental health interesting and something to be embraced.
He draws on his extensive experience of mental health, the music business and a writer of crime thrillers.
The aim is for the students to learn something that might be useful for themselves now or later in their lives or simply helpful for understanding a family member or close friend encountering mental health problems. To leave students with a lasting impression that mental health is as important as physical health and to dispel any sense of shame or embarrassment that they or others might have on the subject.
Contact Us
For bookings or for more information…
Email: enquiries@jeremythomastalks.co.uk Tel: 01963 34029 Mob: 07884 027647
Jeremy Thomas Talks – Blue Baltic House – 22 Mill Street – Wincanton – Somerset BA9 9AP
For enquiries for Keynotes, webinars, films and workshops to schools, companies, conferences and public bodies please contact enquiries@jeremythomastalks.co.uk
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Below are useful websites for those affected by some of the mental health illnesses that will be discussed in the shows
Narcotics Anonymous
NA is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA is a fellowship of men and women who help others to recover from alcoholism.
NHS Alcohol Support
Realising you have a problem with alcohol is the first step to getting better, but it’s often the hardest one.
The British Association of Anger Management
Attending an Anger Management is the first step towards a healthier happier life.
Mind
Mind, the mental health charity, is here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Samaritans
Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Meeting the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
One of the UK’s most respected mental health charities.
YoungMinds
However you’re feeling right now, things can get better.
Mental Health UK
Supporting people affected by mental health problems including friends, family and carers.