Ben Lyon
It is my pleasure to be a co-director at RME. Together, we draw on our diverse backgrounds in the military and public sector to improve the support available for people and their mental health.
During my 11 years as a Royal Marine Commando, I witnessed colleagues struggle with mental health issues without getting the help they needed during times of crisis. If these individuals’ signs and symptoms were spotted earlier, they could have received help a lot sooner, and recovered faster. This is why Tom and I started Resilient Minds Education.
My own experiences of feeling let down at work motivated me to advocate for change. I ran for the role of College of Paramedics Military and Overseas Representative to try and improve the recognition and treatment of paramedics within the military. I was successfully elected in May 2023 and will serve until May 2025.
A passion for teaching led me to gain a Pg Cert in Clinical Education, helping us to further aid our aim in empowering our community with the tools and knowledge to help others in times of need.