Lucas Shelemy
I am a PhD student at the University of Reading. I am interested in schoolteacher-led mental health education.
I am a Mentor on course Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT
Say hello!
Location Reading
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Graham Griffiths
Interesting, what do you mean by 'rebranding' Graham?
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Sandra Mitchell
That's good to hear Sandra - I'd be interested to hear how you find it
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Feeonagh Chambers
You're so right Feeonagh. Sometimes young people find the word 'exercise' too scary, but exercise can take many more casual forms.
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Thanks for sharing Sheno - it's interesting the impact of lack of sleep on other members of the family through things like bad mood.
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It's a good point Chris - some young people don't realise the effect of phone light on their sleep patterns...
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Hi Mary, it's a great point. There is evidence that suggests nicotine affects circadian rhythm and can impact young people's sleep patterns.
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Thanks for sharing Debbie. It's interesting how sleep is often the thing that parents pick up on the most when trying to help their child. You're right - worries about the future and the past can heavily impact how easily you can sleep.
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Chris James
You're right Chris - it's crucial that you give yourself time to look after your own wellbeing
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Thanks for sharing the 3R's Soulla, I really like that
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Rachel Helsby
That's great Rachel - sounds like brilliant role model behaviour!
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That sounds great for your son! Good life skills to have
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Hi Debbie, thanks for sharing. I wonder if the 'feeling worse' is similar to the negative cycles that were discussed earlier with sleep?
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Thanks for sharing Janette - it's amazing how therapeutic a bit of fresh air can be!
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Thanks for sharing Kathryn. It's really striking the link between lack of sleep and anxiety and how they each reinforce the other. On the other hand, good sleep enhances well being and as you say can lead to productive cycles.
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That's good to hear Mandy. It would be interesting to find out how it goes when using the cycle with young people!
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Glad to hear the cycle is useful for you Anne. You're right, sleep issues and these strategies are relevant for anyone of any age.
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Hi James, thanks for sharing. It's really interesting to hear about the impact depression had on your body clock. I wonder if the shift in sleep patterns in turn affected your depression making things worse?
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You're right Doris, the blank sheets are useful for anyone who may be struggling with sleep problems.
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Glad to hear that the diagrams will be used Hannah!
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You are completely right Sandra - there are lots of different pros when using diagrams
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Great idea Sonia - sleep can be something that is relatively non-stigmatised and can be discussed as a family
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Glad to hear that they're useful Jo!
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Amanda W
Glad to hear you're looking forward to the week Amanda. It would be good to hear how you have found it at the end of the week.
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Russell Morgan
This is an interesting point that has been shared often in this discussion - the significance of unconditional parental love on young people's mental health
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Lucas Shelemy replied to James Mcdonald
This is really interesting James. Often shifting the focus of the conversation away from the young person can make it easier for them to open up
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Thank you also for commenting!
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Deborah Fyrth
You're right Deborah, especially for younger children the use of a distraction can be helpful when talking about mental health. Sometimes asking questions like 'what would you say to a friend who felt the same way?' helps offload the intensity of the conversation.
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It's an interesting point Chris - it can be really beneficial to be open with the young person about suicide and the concerns you may have for them.
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You're very right Anna - for many young people they don't fully understand the 'permanence' of death.
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Thanks for sharing your moving story Gail. I'm sure you are making a positive difference in the work you do.
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An excellent comment Anne, thank you
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Hi Sharon, it is always worth having a conversation with that person and checking in to better understand why they may be saying this.
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Lucas Shelemy replied to JEAN CORNER
I'm glad to hear that you Jean are finding this information useful as a recap (as well as learning new things!)
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Simone Bonew
Thanks for sharing Simone and Sana. I think you're right, it can be difficult to remember the causes and mechanisms behind self-harm when you have a close emotional connection with the person
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Karla Williams
Glad to hear that you have some useful resources Karla
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Jeanne Wightman
Thanks for sharing Jeanne - this is a really powerful comment
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Hi Anne, you're very right - we all have coping mechanisms that help us get through periods of anxiety or low mood. For some young people, their coping strategies can be maladaptive and be in the form of self-harm.
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Hi Ruth, thanks for pointing out the No Harm Done pack - it's a great resource with separate videos and information for young people, parents and teachers
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Sharon Cleary
Hi Sharon, that is definitely one of the common reasons why young people self-harm - because physical pain is a distraction and easier to deal with compared to the difficult thoughts and emotions that they may be having
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Great to hear Hannah! I look forward to hearing how you find next week
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Hi Paul, that's really great to hear that you've found the course enjoyable despite the early anxieties. I hope the rest of the course continues to be interesting.
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That's great to hear Clarie - I hope you find the rest of the course equally interesting
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Thanks for your comment Aisha - I hope this course is useful for you
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That's an excellent point Louise. Those in schools often are the most caring about young people and do so much to help their mental health
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You're very right Clara - the more accurate information that is shared about mental health the less stigma there will hopefully be
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You're very right Carolyn
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I agree Caroline, it's a very good point! Useful information about mental health can and should be shared with young people
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Hi Sue, it's a great point. We will touch on the causes and risk factors later on in the course. The points you described are all factors that can contribute to a young person's poor mental health.
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Betty M
That's great to hear Betty!
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Sarka Lee
Great to have you on the course Sarka!
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Julia Furniss
Hi Julia, I'm really glad to have you on the course. I hope that this course helps you feel better equipped for when you move over to a pastoral role and when supporting your children.
Social media has it's real pros and cons for mental health - we will definitely discuss this later on in the course!
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Carolyn Heath
Hi Carolyn, it's great to have you on the course. We hope that the course will help provide you with a better understanding and strategies to help young people you work with
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Ellie T
Hi Ellie - you're right, there is such a mix of people from all over the world on the course. It is sad that depression is so common amongst young people - hopefully this course can help people that work with adolescents better understand depression and it's causes
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Janine Bryant
Hi Janine, that's a great reason to join the course. I hope it's useful for you having a better understanding and insight about depression in young people
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Lesley Lawrence
Hi Lesley, great to have you here. I hope it's interesting for you!
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Charlotte Tickner
Hi Charlotte, it's great to have you on the course. I hope learning about depression from an adolescent perspective is useful for you - I'd be interested to hear your thoughts later on in the course
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Sujoy Ray
Hi Sujoy, thanks for joining us. I hope this course helps with your understanding of teenage depression
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Jean Bliss
I hope the course is interesting for you Jean!
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I hope that the course is useful for you Ruth
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Julia Furniss
That's great to hear Julia!
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Andrea Phillips
Glad to have you joining us Andrea!
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You're right Tanuja, one of the main symptoms of depression is this inability to enjoy things no matter who you are with or what you are doing. Thanks for sharing.
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Glad to hear Pauline
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You're right Angela, changes in lifestyle can definitely contribute to changes in mood. It's great to hear that you are finding the FutureLearn courses so useful for your mind :)
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That's great to hear Lynn!
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You're right Lyneve, withdrawal can contribute heavily to the CBT cycle of depression making things more and more worse.
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It's a really good point Emerson - some people are introverted and simply prefer their own company. One way of identifying withdrawal is when the person used to enjoy other people's company and is changing their behaviour, and whether they are happy when being alone and away from others. Hope this makes sense.
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It's a really good point Ruth, thanks for sharing. It's very difficult for a person experiencing depression to have the motivation to help themselves.
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That's a really good point Paisley, you're right. Often the expectation for people to enjoy themselves can make them feel guilty and bad for not meeting other people's demands.
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That's a really good point Steve. Withdrawing often contributes to the CBT cycle and can make mood much worse.
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That's great to hear Siobhain that you are getting some insight into what it is like for people with depression and anxiety.
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Great to hear that you've learnt about negative reinforcement Dawnecia.
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Thanks everyone for sharing what they would do in that scenario. It's interesting to hear the variation between what people would do, and how often people will choose to stay at home even when they think their mood will worsen.
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Lucas Shelemy replied to dawnecia palmer
Hi Dawnecia, I'm glad to hear that you are looking forward to the rest of the course!
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Benjamin Ugbe
Glad for you to be back Benjamin, I hope week 4 is interesting for you
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Christine Harrison
Learning while on holiday, sounds great! I hope you enjoy week 4
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Lucas Shelemy replied to [Learner left FutureLearn]
Hi Jill, there are a number of reasons behind the differences between suicide and depression between men and women. One possible explanation is that due to social and cultural stigmas men are less likely to seek help for themselves. This often means that their emotions are internalised and may become too much to handle. Also, the lack of help-seeking for some...
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Great to hear you'll pass them on Patricia :)
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Mariann H
Glad to hear you're finding the course enjoyable Mariann! Would love to hear how you find the content :)
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That's great to hear that the course has helped give you some of that mojo and love for therapy again Allyson. I look forward to hearing how you find the rest of the course :)
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Hi Daphne, feel free to ask any questions you have here at any time during the course :)
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That's a brilliantly worded summary of CBT Anna, thank you
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Thank you Berenice! I hope you enjoy week 2
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Hi Madeleine, thanks for sharing. It's good to hear that CBT has helped you in some way - you're right, the simplifying of complicated concepts through things like the Hot Cross Bun model can be really useful.
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That's really encouraging to hear Emerson! I hope week 2 is equally enjoyable for you
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Thanks for your feedback Angelina - it's good to hear that on the whole you've enjoyed week 1 of the course
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Glad to hear that you're finding the course interesting Lucy! See you in week 2
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Kim G
You're right Kim - it's amazing to think how essential our senses are
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Soe Cracy
Proprioception is the feeling (or sense) of knowing where all your body parts are in relation to each other. So if you close your eyes it's the feeling of knowing where you hands are, and being to clap them together even when not looking. Hope this helps you understand proprioception?
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Great to hear that this was useful for you Ana!
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These are great examples Nicholas! It's amazing how much perception and the senses help us function and go through life
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It's a really good point Paula - pain is actually something that can keep us safe and healthy
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Great to hear you're learning new things Elizabeth! :)
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Aliya Damji
Great to hear you have some new information to process and think about Aliya :)
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Thanks for sharing Emily. It's great to hear that you are learning new terms and expressions.
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Santhirasegaram Balenthiran
That's great to hear Santhirasegaram - I hope the rest of the course helps you better understand these issues and put you in a better position if you ever need help
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Lucas Shelemy replied to A E Hansen
I look forward to hearing what you think of the book Elisabet :)
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Beverley Walker
Glad to hear you enjoyed the week Beverley - hope next week is as interesting
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Lucas Shelemy replied to Kerstine A
I look forward to hearing about your thoughts of the mood diary :)
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Lucas Shelemy replied to David Westcott
Hi David, thanks for your comment. It's interesting to hear how you feel a better understanding of CBT would have been useful for you when working with those people in the past. Hopefully the rest of the course will help give you a bit more guidance about how CBT works and the skills it teaches.
