About Us

Adam has worked in education for over 20 years and held all positions from Classroom Teacher to Senior Leader. He founded Taking off the Mask, initially as a personal blog, in order to give himself a little therapy. Little did he know that it would snowball as it did and, ultimately, develop into the Community it is today. He is absolutely committed to fighting the stigma surrounding mental health and, as someone that has suffered greatly at the hands of depression and anxiety, is determined that TOTM becomes integral to bringing about this change. 

Adam speaks publicly about living with depression and these events, Taking off the Mask 'Live', are definitely something not to be missed. 

Adam has a daughter, Ellie, whom he calls his inspiration and supports Blackburn Rovers FC which he says, contrary to popular belief, isn't the cause of his depression...although it did introduce him to Andy Green! 

Andy has 35 years experience in Management and Consultancy working for some of the largest global corporations in the IT industry.

 A diagnosis of Prostate Cancer following a routine test meant surgery in 2013. The subsequent period of recuperation included the development of an early retirement plan that was executed in 2015.

Andy's involvement in Taking Off The Mask is a direct consequence of his support for the emotional roller coaster that is Blackburn Rovers FC. The connection being Adam Parkes, not depression.