We are a charitable initiative that provides support and training in schools, the workplace and community, helping people to recognise that mental health is just as important as physical health.
Isle Listen operates under the clinical guidance of, and is a trading name of MCH Psychological Services, an Isle of Man registered charity that can trace its roots back over 35 years to Manx Cancer Help and The Lisa Lowe Centre and offers a gold standard psychological service.
Isle Listen in Schools
What we do
- Engage and develop early years’ students to manage both negative and positive emotions
- Create a level of self-awareness in students to recognise factors within their control
- Provide support to students transitioning from further education into the workplace
- Support teaching staff to be comfortable in raising conversations on mental health and how to signpost to appropriate specialist services
Isle Listen in the Workplace
What we do
- Provide training and support in the workplace to recognise early signs of mental health episodes
- Help to recognise peer-to-peer struggles and acknowledge when and how to assist
- Deliver workplace training to empower employers and their workforce to support colleagues
- Provide coping and signposting resources that complement existing workplace mental health and wellbeing strategies
Isle Listen in the Community
What we do
- Provide training and support in the community to recognise the early signs of mental health episodes
- Create a level of self-awareness across the community to recognise factors that are within people’s control
- Promote the importance of our community recognising that mental health is just as important as physical health
- Provide coping and signposting resources that complement existing community-based and statutory service provision
The team
The charity is led by Chief Executive, Andrea Chambers and Clinical Lead, Professor Robin Davidson, and all professional standards are overseen by our Board of Directors, led by Chairman, Stuart McCudden.
Spread the word
Help us spread the word and challenge the stigma around mental health by empowering everyone on the Isle of Man to feel emotionally and effectively supported with their mental health.
Isle Listen is a charitable initiative entirely funded through the generous support and donations of the local community. Can you help us?
Donate
Every penny donated helps us to continue our work towards removing the stigma surrounding mental health and support young people.
Ambassadors
Can you help us start a conversation about mental health and remove the stigma surrounding it?
Fundraise
Without the generous support of people like you, we could not do what we do. Let us know if you’re raising funds for us or would like to support our campaign.
Blog, News and Events
Nov 19, 2020
By Isle Listen
The focus on the 19th November is often on men’s wellbeing as part of International Men’s Day, and with the month of November being used…
Nov 18, 2020
By Isle Listen
In a year when we as humanity have come together and united against everything that has been thrown at us, the theme #UnitedAgainstBullying for Anti-Bullying…
Nov 17, 2020
By Isle Listen
Community and Corporate Engagement Coordinator. Permanent or Part-time pro rata. Role overview.This post is pivotal to supporting our planned growth to help us to become…
Nov 13, 2020
By Isle Listen
The 13th of November is celebrated annually around the world as World Kindness Day. First established in 1998 by The World Kindness Movement, the day aims to create a…
Nov 9, 2020
By Isle Listen
We’re excited to let you know about KPMG’s Quiz of the Nations in aid of Isle Listen on Friday 20 November 2020 at Woodbourne House,…
Nov 4, 2020
By Isle Listen
Mental health and wellbeing is a challenge for businesses across the island. In a recent online poll conducted by YouGov, 74% of people surveyed (4,619 respondents) felt ‘overwhelmed or…
Oct 22, 2020
By Isle Listen
Isle Listen is thrilled to announce an unprecedented 3-year funding collaboration with the Z Zurich Foundation and Zurich International in a joint drive to provide…
Oct 9, 2020
By Isle Listen
This year, the world has changed. Around the globe, people were asked to stay at home, only leave for essentials, attend virtual school or work from home, distance ourselves…