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Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health

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Mar 21, 2019 • 43min

53: Creative Arts - Really got me through depression and my cancer recovery

This week we sit down with the delightful Sharon Rose to hear how much creative outlets supported her mental health and cancer recovery. She also shares insight on being a young carer for family members and how this led to a career in nursing. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Sharon's website > sharonroseauthor.co.uk Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast  Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID
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Mar 14, 2019 • 1h

52: Group Therapy & Relationships - How we connect with others can be the key to mental health recovery

This week we're delighted to interview fellow podcaster Mike Douglas. He shares personal insight into not only the original episode theme of group therapy but also on how relationships can influence our mental health journeys. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Bobby's guest slot on Mike's Podcast - Apple Podcasts - Stitcher Podcasts Group Counselling FAQs Mentioned in the intro > HERE Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast  Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID
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Mar 7, 2019 • 59min

51: Work - How I was treated quickly damaged my mental health

Following the overwhelming popularity of our recent ‘Mental Health in the Workplace’ Miniseries we’re revisiting this topic with a personal and recent experience from Annie. We talk about how the treatment she received impacted her mental health plus the challenges of finding supportive workplaces when dealing with disabilities like fibromyalgia. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast  Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID
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Feb 28, 2019 • 52min

50: Psychiatry - The hardest step for my patients can be saying they need help

This week we’re delighted to sit down with The Secret Psychiatrist to talk all about her profession including how stigma affects her patients. We also delve into how this stigma varies among diverse communities and why even within the NHS many negative stereotypes about mental illness persist. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Find The Secret Psychiatrist on Twitter at twitter.com/thesecretpsych Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast  Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID
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Feb 21, 2019 • 15min

49: Special Episode - Entry preview for the British Podcast Awards

We’re working on some exciting new developments to be announced soon. We will be back with a new episode next week, so until then please enjoy this part of our first ever entry into the British Podcast Awards that are coming up in May. Episodes featured in this episode are below: Self Esteem - Episode 14 Toxic Masculinity - Episode 25 Growing up in Care - Episode 30 Resilience - Episode 37 Music - Episode 10 Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID
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Feb 14, 2019 • 45min

48: Politics & Mental Health - The system is set up for people to fall through the cracks

This week we jump into politics as a factor in mental health with comedian Sammie Pressdee. Join us to hear frank and personal experiences about how austerity affects the most vulnerable in our society including what can be done to support vital services like our NHS. We’re showing up to have timely conversations about mental health support even when our political system seems more divisive than ever and still save time for some lighthearted moments. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Find out more about Sammie via lovemuffin.org.uk Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast  Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID
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Feb 7, 2019 • 43min

47: Postnatal Depression - I’ve never felt so lonely, not in my whole life

This #TimeToTalk day we’re discussing a condition not talked about enough, even in mental health circles, including how postnatal depression can affect all parents. This week’s guest campaigns to better support for affected parents and shares the very personal experiences that drive his passion for this cause. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast  Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID
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Jan 31, 2019 • 41min

46: Coaching Young People - How we react can often change how we feel

This week we talk about how coaching can be incredibly powerful in changing how we manage our mental health. Carol Lilley shares how helping young people reduce unhealthy thought patterns or negative beliefs about themselves supports their growth into healthier and happier adults. We also talk about how this aligns with our campaign for mental health education which you can sign at the link below. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: How To Be Human by Ruby Wax - Get your first audio book for free with our link bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID
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Jan 24, 2019 • 51min

45: Mental Health in the Workplace (Part 2)

With most of us now back at work for a new year join us for the first in our two part ‘Mental Health in the Workplace’ miniseries. This week we welcome back repeat guest Emma Marks from Time to Change to share what’s she’s learned from managing her own mental health at work and what simple improvements many employers need to make. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Catch the Champions of Time to Change podcast - https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/time-to-change-podcast Find workplace and other resources via the Time to Change website - https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/ Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: https://lnk.to/Netsky2ID
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Jan 17, 2019 • 43min

44: Mental Health in the Workplace (Part 1)

With most of us now back at work for a new year join us for the first in our two part ‘Mental Health in the Workplace’ miniseries. This week we’re joined by David Beeney, who after keeping his mental illness secret for over 30 years now teaches workplaces across the UK how to better support employees. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Find out more about David’s business at http://breakingthesilence.co.uk Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: https://lnk.to/Netsky2ID

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