Reposted by Chris FrederickGraham Annable @grickle.bsky.social · 19/09/2026The First Ever Graham Doodle Collection is back in print! Don't miss out on your second chance to pick up this gem before they're all sold out! gricklemart.com/first-ever-g... #grickledoodle #cartoon #humor #funny #book 06913
Reposted by Chris FrederickKatie Bryer @katiebryer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026‘The Cycle of Love’ out now! A love story for all of us ❤️ thecycleoflovefilm.com/buy-tickets/ 031
Reposted by Chris FrederickHumanoid History @humanoidhistory.bsky.social · 08/09/2026STAR TREK premiered on NBC on this day in 1966. 117470
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Congratulations Ontonio, this is a massive day so let’s all treasure what has been accomplished here. 👏🏾👏🏾 www.linkedin.com/posts/ontoni...linkedin.com#speakblackman #blackmensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #blackmen #mensmentalhealth #cbt #blackmentalhealth #healing #mentalhealthmatters | Ontonio DawsonTHE WAIT IS OVER! 📖🔥 SPEAK BLACK MAN IS OFFICIALLY HERE! The UK’s First CBT Book Written for Black Men by a Black Psychotherapist. In 2020, as I witnessed the struggles affecting Black men and felt ... 021
Reposted by Chris FrederickDiscovering Liveability @d-liveability.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Join us on Wednesday 30th September for the official launch of Discovering Liveability’s Lived & Living Experience Hub! 📅 30th September ⏰ 11:00am – 13:00pm BST 📍 Online 🔗 Sign up for free here: events.bookitbee.com/university-o... 022
Reposted by Chris Frederickarchivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Dad's Army - The Showing Up of Corporal Jones (28th August 1968). Major Regan (Martin Wyldeck) arrives from HQ to evaluate the Walmington-on-Sea platoon. 0216
Reposted by Chris FrederickGood Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 18/08/2026We cannot let this story fall to the way-side. We need urgent press regulation. Sign the open letter for a public inquiry into Jason's death. Repost and tag friends in the comments. ⬇️ Add your name ⬇️ goodlaw.social/n1ck 15302169
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 24/07/2026When Ontonio Dawson invited me to contribute to Speak Black Man, I didn’t hesitate. Suicide remains one of the conversations too many Black men never feel able to have. I’m proud to stand alongside 39 other contributors. Pre-order your copy today. Inkd.in/eMa33pVy 020
Reposted by Chris FrederickHearing Voices at Mind in Camden @hearingvoicesmic.bsky.social · 09/07/2026What is the relationship between hearing voices and having suicidal thoughts? How can we support people in distress, without removing their agency? This short animation was developed by Voice Collective members with @fionamalpass.bsky.social & @lisabortolotti.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9hI...youtube.comWhen voices speak of suicideYouTube video by The Philosophy Garden 045
Reposted by Chris FrederickDiscovering Liveability @d-liveability.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Here are the first three submissions we received for our liveability photo spotlight! 📸 1. By Chris Frederick: “Stay where you are, we’ve got questions for you.” 2 & 3. By Rachel Hill: simple joy and love Head to our website to find out how you can submit your own ‘liveability’ image 🔍 011
Reposted by Chris FrederickAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Grief is a complex emotion, but it can co-exist with emotions like joy — and that’s okay. Mental health advocate April Simpkins opens up to Vic Armstrong about losing her daughter, former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, to suicide. Listen to Strong Talk🎧 bit.ly/3MOrJVU #MinorityMentalHealthMonth 011
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 10/06/2026This is one of the most personal pieces I've written in a long time. It explores anxiety, belonging, a scene from Superman III, and three neighbourhood cats who taught me more about connection than they will ever know. #LonelinessAwarenessWeek chris-frederick.medium.com/the-last-100...chris-frederick.medium.comThe Last 100 MetresThe distance between wanting connection and reaching it. 031
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Celebrating the end of Star Wars Month. 👊🏾 010
Reposted by Chris FrederickThe Star Wars Underworld @theswu.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Pedro Pascal dressed up as Din Djarin and surprised fans at Disneyland! #TheMandalorianAndGrogu 1014229478
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Why Men With Suicidal Ideation May Not Seek Therapy | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life...psychologytoday.comWhy Men With Suicidal Ideation May Not Seek TherapyThe majority of men will not see a counsellor or therapist to talk about their mental health. Changing the female-dominated language of therapy could save lives. 020
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 05/04/2026I hope this is of value to those with an interest in PCREF. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ripple...linkedin.comThe Ripple Report | April 2026 | A System Pulse Check on PCREF - From Policy to PracticeThis report is NOT about “everything happening in PCREF.” It’s about the gap between policy and practice. 311
Reposted by Chris FrederickLayla Moran MP 🔶🕊️ @laylamoran.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Last week I spoke in Parliament about the Health and Social Care Committee's Community Mental Health Report. We were baffled that there is no waiting time target for mental health like there is for elective care. 32211
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 17/03/2026𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐞. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭. I wrote my second piece for The Voice about something we rarely say out loud — the pressure, the extraction, the loneliness, and the unspoken performance of being a Black advocate in rooms that weren’t built for us. www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comm...voice-online.co.ukThe hidden cost of advocacy: one man’s journey from lived experience to leadership - Voice OnlineCampaigner Chris Frederick says his journey into mental health advocacy came through hard-earned lessons 000
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 25/02/2026If anyone is on LinkedIn it would be helpful to get your participation in this poll to help me gather data. www.linkedin.com/posts/christ...linkedin.comMany people experience symptoms returning 2–6 months after talking therapy ends. I’ve experienced that drop myself. If you’ve used NHS Talking Therapies, what would have helped you most after… | Chr...Many people experience symptoms returning 2–6 months after talking therapy ends. I’ve experienced that drop myself. If you’ve used NHS Talking Therapies, what would have helped you most after discha... 110
Reposted by Chris FrederickBoba Fett Fan Club @bobafettfanclub.com · 21/01/2026"Five Mandalorians Walk Into A Tavern" by Jake Bartok See more Medieval #StarWars fan art from the artist: www.jakebartok.net/medieval-fantasy… #BobaFett #SabineWren #BoKatanKryze #DinDjarin #TheArmorer #DailyFett 2144
Reposted by Chris FrederickBig Issue @bigissue.com · 29/12/2025Micky Hazard is working alongside Tottenham Hotspur and Samaritans to encourage people to seek help for their mental health.bigissue.comTottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide 071
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Please get involved “Youmi is the AI companion that supports the supporters.’’ This isn’t just another app - it’s a movement! youmisupport.com/pilotsyoumisupport.comYoumi | PilotsJoin a Youmi pilot to test our tools in real life and help shape better support for parents, partners, friends and others backing people with mental ill-health 010
Reposted by Chris FrederickBig Issue @bigissue.com · 23/11/2025Loneliness is on the rise among all age groups, fuelled by our online lives. The most simple remedy is to start talking to each otherbigissue.comLoneliness is a growing problem. It's time we started talking to each other 0137
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Report launch today! #internationalmensday www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...london.gov.ukLondon Assembly Health Committee Report: Men’s mental health in LondonThe London Assembly Health Committee has published the report: ‘Men’s mental health in London’. 010
Reposted by Chris FrederickBig Issue @bigissue.com · 05/11/2025Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of all new wealth. The poorest half of the world has received only 1%.bigissue.comWe cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer 612472
Reposted by Chris FrederickUnofficial BBCNews (UK) Bot @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social · 02/11/2025How to cope with loneliness in your first year of universitybbc.comHow to cope with loneliness in your first year of universityMany freshers come with high expectations of what they imagine will be the best years of their lives. 233
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 23/10/2025I’m spotlighting one of the simplest yet most profound mental health innovations I’ve ever encountered @friendshipbench.bsky.social ✔️It didn’t begin in a lab. ✔️It didn’t need an app. ✔️It started with a bench and a grandmother willing to listen. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ripple...linkedin.comRipple Report, October 25': Spotlight Edition Pull Up a Seat for WMHD“Innovation in mental health isn’t always about shiny tech or groundbreaking drugs. Sometimes it’s just about being human again. 032
Reposted by Chris FrederickNCISH @ncish.bsky.social · 13/10/2025We work closely with service users and carers in the design and development of our studies. Please share your views and experiences on mental health care and your suggestions about how we can develop our work: sites.manchester.ac.uk/ncish/inform...sites.manchester.ac.ukService users and carersNCISH 022
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 10/10/2025My latest personal blog. chris-frederick.medium.com/i-thought-sm...chris-frederick.medium.com“I Thought Smoking Was My Hardest Habit… Then I Logged Off”After my recent 2-months away from social media, I wanted to share my reflections on digital silence, emotional triggers, and what surfaced… 020
Reposted by Chris Frederickhabituscollective.bsky.social @habituscollective.bsky.social · 02/10/2025“Lived experience is evidence, and leadership is that evidence organised for change.” We’re launching our global thought paper on #PeerLeadership What it is, what it’s for, how to do it & how it can thrive. bit.ly/4nAB80u #LivedExperience #PeerSupport #SystemsChange #LivedExperienceLeadership 031
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 02/10/2025It’s good to talk. 👊🏾 #nostigma youtu.be/QU80EdhT5uQ?...youtu.be“What does therapy mean to you?” - In Talks With Chris FrederickYouTube video by Talk Club 020
Reposted by Chris FrederickNHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 01/10/2025They reflect on decades of leadership, the realities of being underrepresented at the top, and the collective action needed to dismantle racism and discrimination across the NHS. Tune in now and join the call to build an NHS that is truly anti-racist: buff.ly/1nZcYfk 032
Reposted by Chris FrederickCentre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Marking the start of #BlackHistoryMonth with a key demand of the #TakeRacismSeriously campaign: decolonise the curriculum and teach Black history. Tackling racism in education is vital to reducing mental health inequalities. diana-award.org.uk/get-involved... @everydayracism.bsky.social & partners 052
Reposted by Chris FrederickNational Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Join NSUN as a trustee, chair or treasurer! This is an exciting time to help lead the only lived experience-led national mental health charity. If you’re interested in social justice and bringing a critical perspective to the mental health sector, apply by 27/10/25. www.nsun.org.uk/news/nsun-is...nsun.org.ukNSUN is recruiting: Trustees, including Chair and TreasurerWe are looking for trustees, including a Chair and Treasurer, to help lead the only lived experience-led national mental health charity. 044
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 22/09/2025My new blog for the @endlonelinessuk.bsky.social tacklinglonelinesshub.org/new-narrativ... #loneliness #suicide #mentalhealthtacklinglonelinesshub.orgLog In ‹ Tackling Loneliness Hub — WordPress 000
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 12/09/2025This week Oracle stock surged 41% in a single day, boosting Ellison’s net worth by $101B and taking him to a record $393B, ahead of Musk’s $385B www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/bloomberg.comBloomberg Billionaires IndexFollow the money. 020
Reposted by Chris FrederickNHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 08/09/2025Today we have published a new report highlighting how private investment models from the around the world could be used in England to inject vital cash into the NHS for new infrastructure and 21st century healthcare facilities. www.nhsconfed.org/publications...nhsconfed.orgTowards a new co-investment modelInsights and learning from NHS private finance initiatives in England and abroad, and recommendations on what any future model should look like. 131
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 08/09/2025www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...www3.nhk.or.jpNew Findings on Walking and Running - Medical Frontiers | NHK WORLD-JAPANInterval Walking Training, developed in Japan, is attracting global attention. The latest scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health. 010
Reposted by Chris FrederickBig Issue @bigissue.com · 04/09/2025Andrea San Pedro-Lunn grew up on a council estate with a single mother. She believes that this makes her a better therapist todaybigissue.comTherapists shouldn't all be white and middle class. We need more from marginalised backgrounds 0173
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 28/08/2025I thoroughly enjoyed this discussion. 👍🏾 010
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 28/08/2025A huge step forward for lived experience leadership. BABCP is recruiting a Lived Experience Lead — a role designed to shape strategy, influence culture, and drive systemic change across CBT services. If you’re ready to lead, this is your moment. #LivedExperience #MentalHealth #CoProduction 010
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Let’s be honest—Vader still showed up. No one’s perfect, not even Sith Lords. But hey, fatherhood’s a journey… sometimes with a few severed limbs along the way. Today we honour the wise ones, the funny ones, the flawed ones—and yes, even the “I am your father” ones. ⚔️ 🌌😂 130
Reposted by Chris FrederickNHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 30/05/2025We are pleased to announce that Dr Buki Adeyemo, chief executive of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust has been appointed as the new chair of the NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network, replacing Ifti Majid who stepped down in April this year. buff.ly/4tFoAEWnhsconfed.orgNew chair for our Mental Health Network welcomedWe are pleased to announce that Dr Buki Adeyemo has been appointed as the new chair of our Mental Health Network 041
Reposted by Chris FrederickBig Issue @bigissue.com · 25/05/2025Joanna Elson, chief executive at Independent Age, writes about why the state pension is failing to protect older people from poverty.bigissue.comState pension is failing older people. We need change to protect pensioners 0125
Reposted by Chris FrederickBig Issue @bigissue.com · 24/05/2025Sam Delaney is a self-confessed therapy snob and expected AI to fall short. He was taken aback by the strange but positive experience.bigissue.comAI therapy surprised me. But I won't be ditching my human therapist just yet 051
Reposted by Chris Frederick🦡Dan Bowsher🦡 @danbowsher.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Here are the links to the recent pod I recorded with @projectsoulstride.bsky.social YouTube: youtu.be/Yw2Q_qGTUq8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1VKT... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g... Amazon Music: music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/e39... Pocket Casts: pca.st/c1lnjx2a 031
Chris Frederick @projectsoulstride.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Project Soul Stride has just submitted for the HSJ Race Equality Award. A citizen-led, lived experience driven initiative. This isn’t about accolades. It’s about planting a flag and disrupting the status quo. #raceequity #livedexperience Tagging @hsjeditor.bsky.social @hsj.co.uk 040