What is the Mental Health Foundation Podcast? 
Th…

What is the Mental Health Foundation Podcast? 
This is the Mental Health Foundation podcast. A series which brings to you a range of mental health topics, real life stories, expert comments, and mental health tips. 

Bethan Buswell is your producer and host. She has her own lived experience of mental health problems and with this podcast she and the Mental Health Foundation want to raise awareness, get people talking and provide support and hope. 

**Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe** 

 
What is this episode about? 
***Trigger warning: this podcast mentions death** 

Series five, episode one: Kindness matters to our mental health 

On today’s episode Bethan will be talking about why kindness matters and how it is central to our mental health. 

Bethan begins the episode by speaking to Josh Elton, who is a Group Facilitator at the Foundation. He talks to us about kindness in later life. She then speaks to Dr. Antonis Kousoulis, Director of England & Wales at the Foundation. Antonis talks to us about what kindness is, how it can have a positive impact on our own & others mental health and how we want kindness to shape the type of society we become after COVID-19. Next we hear from Bob Skinner. Bob shares a letter with you that he wrote, thanking his carers for the kindness they have shown him during lockdown. Lastly, Bethan talks to Linda Liao, Digital Manager at the Foundation about ways to bring more kindness into your life... enjoy the show! 

Who’s on the show today? 
Bethan Buswell: Producer & host, Digital Engagement Officer at the Foundation 
Bio: mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/peop…ethan-buswell 
Josh Elton, guest, and Group Facilitator at the Foundation 
Bio: mentalhealth.org.uk/people/josh-elton 
Antonis Kousoulis: Guest, Director of England and Wales, at the Foundation 
Bio: mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/antonis-kousoulis 
Twitter: twitter.com/AKousoulis 
Bob Skinner, Guest: joe.co.uk/news/a-letter-from-a-93-year-old-man-to-his-home-carers-243486 
Linda Liao: Guest, Digital Manager, at the Foundation 
Podcast editor: Tim Butcher, filmmaker, podcast editor, writer, and producer 
Website: timbutcher.co.uk/ 

Podcast episode links: 
mentalhealth.org.uk/wales/projects-wales/standing-together-cymru 
mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/kindness-stories/josh-later-life 
mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/kindness-stories 
mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/get-involved 
mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/kindness-research 
mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/kindness-policy-asks 
mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/kindness-matters-guide 
mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/random-acts-kindness
mentalhealth.org.uk/virtual-fundraising-ideas
mentalhealth.org.uk/gettinghelp 

 
Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation: 
Website: mentalhealth.org.uk/ 
Instagram: instagram.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ 
Facebook: facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ 
Twitter: twitter.com/mentalhealth 
Get in touch with us: online@mentalhealth.org.uk 
Our podcast is also available on iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ment…sts/id665005881 

**Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe** 

Helplines 
If you are feeling like ending your life, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the contact of the nearest crisis resolution team. These are teams of mental health care professionals who work with people in severe distress. 

If you need someone to talk to then Samaritans are available on 116 123 (UK) for free, 24/7. They are there to talk to, listen and they won't judge or tell you what to do. 

C.A.L.M.: National helpline for men to talk about any troubles they are feeling. Call 0800 58 58 58. 

If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support. Text Shout to 85258.

Kindness matters to our mental health

What is the Mental Health Foundation Podcast? 

T…

What is the Mental Health Foundation Podcast? 

This is the Mental Health Foundation podcast. A series in which we bring to you a range of mental health topics, real life stories, expert comments and mental health tips. 

Bethan Buswell is your producer and host. She has her own lived experience of mental health problems and with this podcast she and the Mental Health Foundation want to raise awareness, get people talking and provide support and hope. 

**Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe** 

***Trigger warning: this episode discusses suicide**  

What is this episode about? 

Series four, episode five: Let’s talk about suicide prevention 

Bethan begins the episode by speaking to Byron Vincent, a writer, broadcaster and performance artist. Byron has lived experience of bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. He shares stories about growing up in poverty, experiencing addiction, violence and attempting to take his own life. 

Bethan then speaks to Mark Rowland, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation. Mark speaks to Bethan about losing his brother to suicide, and how this loss fueled a career change that focused on fighting for good mental health for all and suicide prevention. 

The podcast ends with Bethan and Linda Liao, Digital Manager at the Mental Health Foundation discussing how suicide prevention is something we can all individually help with and how a short conversation with another person can sometimes make the difference between life and death for them. 

Who’s on the show today?
Bethan Buswell: Producer and host, Digital Engagement Officer at the Mental Health Foudation 
Bio: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/bethan-buswell 
Byron Vincent: Guest, writer, broadcaster and performance artist 
Website: https://www.byronvincent.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themightybuzzard/?hl=en 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/iambyronvincent?lang=en 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byron.vincent.56/ 
Mark Rowland: Guest, Chief Executive, Mental Health Foundation 
Bio: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/mark-rowland 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/markrowland77?lang=en 
Linda Liao: Guest, Digital Manager, Mental Health Foundation

Podcast episode links: 
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-schools-make-it-count 
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/world-mental-health-day 
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/p/prevention-and-mental-health 
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/70-years-embracing-challenge-prevention-mental-health 
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/suicide-prevention-wait 
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/gettinghelp 

Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation: 
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ 
Instagram: instagram.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ 
Facebook: facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ 
Twitter: twitter.com/mentalhealth 
Get in touch with us: contactus@mentalhealth.org.uk 
Our podcast is also available on iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ment…sts/id665005881 

 
**Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe**

Helplines 
If you yourself are feeling like ending your life, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the contact of the nearest crisis resolution team. These are teams of mental health care professionals who work with people in severe distress. 

If you need someone to talk to then Samaritans are available on 116 123 (UK) for free, 24/7. They are there to talk to, listen and they won't judge or tell you what to do. 

C.A.L.M.: National helpline for men to talk about any troubles they are feeling. Call 0800 58 58 58. 

If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support. Text Shout to 85258.

Let's talk about suicide prevention

In our fourth episode of this series we will be t…

In our fourth episode of this series we will be talking to you about body image, shame and mental health. 

Frances Shilito, a make up artist to the stars and eating disorders advisor discusses her experience of negative body image, anxiety and what society needs to do to reduce pressures put on young people today. Our expert Antonis Kousoulis will then discuss the findings of our UK wide ‘Body image survey and report’. 

Danny Bowman then talks about his own experience of body image issues, shame and how this manifested in an obsession with selfies and poor mental health. Our expert Jane Caro then explains what shame is and why it can impact our mental health. 

We finish the episode with a chat between two friends at the Mental Health Foundation; Linda and Bethan, who discuss practical ways to improve how you think and feel about your body.

**Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe**

(Apologies for the fizzy background we are working on the sound 😊)

What is the Mental Health Foundation Feature Podcast?
It is a podcast series that brings a range of mental health topics to you. We invite people to come on the show and talk about their own mental health experiences, experts to explain the what’s, why’s and how’s of mental health and end the show with tips about managing your mental health day to day.

Who’s on the show today?
Podcast host: Bethan Buswell - Digital Engagement Officer, Mental Health Foundation: 
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/peop…ethan-buswell
Podcast editor: Tim Butcher - film-maker, writer and producer - www.timbutcher.co.uk/
Personal story: Frances Shilito
Mental health expert: Dr. Antonis Kousoulis - Director of England and Wales, Mental Health Foundation: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/peop…nis-kousoulis
Personal story: Danny Bowman 
Mental health expert: Jane Caro – Programmes Lead, Families, Children and Young People & Psychotherapist https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/jane-caro

Mental health tips guest: Linda Liao - Digital Manager, Mental Health Foundation

Podcast notes: 

Stories:
France’s story: how I think and feel about my body – https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/stories/frances-story-how-i-think-and-feel-about-my-body
Danny’s story: a fixation on body image and deep feelings of shame - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/stories/dannys-story-fixation-body-image-and-deep-feelings-shame
Mental Health Awareness Week body image stories: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/stories

Campaigns:
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 campaign. ‘Body image – how we think and feel about our bodies’ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week

Reports:
Body image: research report - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/body-image-report/exec-summary

Guides:
Body image: Tips for you - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/body-image-report/tips

How to look after your mental health using exercise: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-using-exercise

Shame:
Brene Brown: Listening to shame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0&feature=youtu.be

Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation: 
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ 
Instagram: instagram.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ 
Facebook: facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ 
Twitter: twitter.com/mentalhealth
Get in touch with us: contactus@mentalhealth.org.uk
Our podcast is also available on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-health-foundation-podcasts/id665005881
**Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe**

Helplines

If you need someone to talk to then Samaritans are available on 116 123 (UK) for free, 24/7. They are there to talk to, listen and they won't judge or tell you what to do.

If you want to speak to a trained eating disorder helpline support worker then you can call Beat's helpline on 0808 801 0711 (UK) they are open 365 days of the year 12pm - 6pm Mon - Fri and 4pm - 8pm weekends and bank holidays.

Body image – how we think and feel about our bodies

Mental ill health and prevention. In our third ep…

Mental ill health and prevention. In our third episode of this series Bethan asks Dr. Antonis Kousoulis the BIG questions about mental health:
-	How has our view of mental health problems changed over the last 70 years? 
-	What is the scale of the mental ill health problem we face today?
-	Why is the way we experience mental health problems so personal to each of us?
-	Why do we get mental health problems – how do external, internal factors and life events impact us?
-	Why are some of us at a higher risk of getting mental health problems than others?
-	What do we mean by we ALL have mental health?
-	Is mental ill health prevention possible?
-	Why is it needed right now?
-	And how can we achieve it?
-	How can our listeners get involved with spreading the message and lobbying for change?
-	Bethan and Linda close the podcast with a chat about simple ways that you can look after your mental health.

If you have been impacted by anything in this episode remember that Samaritans are available to call 24/7 for free on 116 123.

**Remember to rate, review and subscribe**


Podcast host: Bethan Buswell - Digital Engagement Officer, Mental Health Foundation: 
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/bethan-buswell
Podcast editor: Tim Butcher - film-maker, writer and producer - www.timbutcher.co.uk/
Main feature guest: Dr. Antonis Kousoulis - Director of England and Wales, Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/antonis-kousoulis
Mental health tips guest: Linda Liao - Digital Manager, Mental Health Foundation


Podcast notes:
Blogs:
A brief history of mental health and the Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/a-brief-history-mhf.pdf
70 years on: embracing the challenge of prevention in mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/70-years-embracing-challenge-prevention-mental-health
70 years on: do we understand prevention? https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/70-years-do-we-understand-prevention
70 years on … no health without mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/70-years-no-health-without-mental-health

Guides:
How to look after your mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health
Guides to investing in your relationships: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/guide-investing-your-relationships

Campaigns: 
Mental Health Awareness Week: Body image – how we think and feel about our bodies https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week
Education campaign, Make it Count: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-schools-make-it-count
Education campaign petition: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-schools-make-it-count/sign-our-petition-make-it-count-mental-health-schools

Reports:
Mental health and prevention: taking local action for better mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/mental-health-and-prevention-taking-local-action-better-mental-health
Better mental health for all: A public health approach to mental health improvement: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/better-mental-health-all-public-health-approach-mental-health-improvement
Parenting and mental health: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/parents-and-young-people 

Events: 
Curry & Chaat: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-involved/curry-and-chaat
Tea & Talk: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-involved/tea-and-talk
MHF Live: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-involved/mhf-live

Programmes:
Peer Education Project: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/projects/peer-education-project-pep
BeMindful course:  https://bemindful.co.uk/

Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation: 
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ 
Instagram: instagram.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ 
Facebook: facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ 
Twitter: twitter.com/mentalhealth
Get in touch with us: contactus@mentalhealth.org.uk

Mental ill health prevention: the whats, whys and hows?

In today's podcast the Mental Health Foundation a…

In today's podcast the Mental Health Foundation and British Journal of Psychiatry discuss the study “Personal well-being networks, social capital and severe mental illness: exploratory study”. This looks into people's well-being networks through trying to understand the narratives of individual's lives. The study aims to find out what is important to people when measuring 'wellness', in regards to both their physical and mental health. It looks to understand how individuals use their networks and connections to manage this. Looking at the people, meaningful activities and places and spaces that sit within their networks.


Research podcast host:
Victoria Zamperoni - Senior Research Officer (Quantitative), Mental Health Foundation


Main feature speakers:
Derek Tracey – Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. He is a visiting lecturerer at King's College London 'Institute of Psychiatry and Neuroscience' and the department of Psychiatry at University College London. He also holds an editorial board position at the British Journal of Psychiatry. 
Vanessa Pinfold – Co-founder and Research Director of the McPin Foundation
Liam Davies - Ex service user who currently does voluntary research work for Oxleas NHS Trust. 


Podcast notes:
- To read the paper: “Personal well-being networks, social capital and severe mental illness: exploratory study” find the abstract here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28982657 and full-text here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320234695_Personal_well-being_networks_social_capital_and_severe_mental_illness_Exploratory_study .

- To learn more about ongoing work using similar mapping approaches please visit the Community Navigator study: http://mcpin.org/community-navigator-study/ and the Connecting People Programme: http://mcpin.org/connecting-people-programme/
- To learn more about the work being done by the McPin foundation on Wellbeing Networks and Mental Health please visit: http://mcpin.org/networks-and-mental-health/ and http://www.wellbeing-network.org/about-us/


Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation:
Website: mentalhealth.org.uk/
Instagram: instagram.com/mentalhealthfoundation/
Facebook: facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundation/
Twitter: twitter.com/mentalhealth

Get in touch with us: contactus@mentalhealth.org.uk

Personal well-being networks and mental ill health

In our second episode of this series Bethan speak…

In our second episode of this series Bethan speaks to Julie Dunn, a research scientist at the University of Liverpool, about her ‘Sleep Well’ garden. She designed this for the RHS Flower Show while she was on sick leave recovering from surgery. The garden was inspired by the importance of sleep, looking after your well-being, and green space for sustaining good mental health. 

Antonis Kousoulis, Associate Director of Research and Development and Linda Liao, Digital Manager at The Mental Health Foundation have a discussion with Bethan later in the podcast about tips for getting good sleep and how to incorporate green space into your routine to help look after your mental health. 

This airs ahead of World Sleep Day which is on Friday, 15th March 2019. 

If you have been impacted by anything in this episode remember that Samaritans are available to call 24/7 for free on 116 123. 

**Remember to rate, review and subscribe**

Podcast host: Bethan Buswell - Digital Engagement Officer, Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/bethan-buswell 
Podcast editor: Tim Butcher - https://www.timbutcher.co.uk/

Main feature guest: Julie Dunn: https://juliedunntattonshowgarden.wordpress.com/ 
https://truggardendesign.co.uk/ 

Review panel:  
Linda Liao - Digital Manager, Mental Health Foundation  
Antonis Kousoulis - Associate Director of Research and Development, Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/antonis-kousoulis 


Podcast notes: 

Main feature: 
Dr Chaterjee talks to BBC Breakfast about what Lifestyle Medicine is and training doctors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlTTJTY4NMU 
The 4 Pillar Plan: How to Relax, Eat, Move, Sleep your way to a Longer, Healthier Life: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35457841-the-4-pillar-plan 
Julie’s blog: https://juliedunntattonshowgarden.wordpress.com/ 
Autism Together: http://www.autismtogether.co.uk/ 
RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park 
Sleep Well Garden at RHS Flower Show: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park/Gardens/2018/sleep-well 
Julie Dunn, University of Liverpool: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/translational-medicine/staff/julie-dunn/ 
Instagram, MHF Question Time, What place or space helps you with your mental health: https://www.instagram.com/p/BlsWIiIneZN/ 
How to look after your mental health, free downloadable guide: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health 
Ness Botanic Gardens: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/ 

Advert: 
Be Mindful: https://www.bemindfulonline.com/ 

Bethan, Linda, Antonis review: 
Ten top tips for good sleep: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/ten-top-tips-good-sleep 
How to sleep better guide: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-sleep-better 
What place or space helps your mental health blog: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/what-place-or-space-helps-your-mental-health 
Green space and mental health: https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2016/11/09/green-space-mental-wellbeing-and-sustainable-communities/
Trees and mental health: https://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/health-beauty/exeter-university-research%C2%A0reveals%C2%A0link-between-trees%C2%A0and%C2%A0mental%C2%A0heath
How to look after your mental health using exercise: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-using-exercise 
Guide to investing in your relationships: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/guide-investing-your-relationships 


Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation: 
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ 
Instagram: instagram.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ 
Facebook: facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ 
Twitter: twitter.com/mentalhealth 

Get in touch with us: contactus@mentalhealth.org.uk

How sleep and green space can help your mental health

In our second episode of this series: (Intro) we …

In our second episode of this series: (Intro) we discuss social media and its responsibility to address content that may trigger mental ill health or suicide.(Main feature) We look into medication, weight gain and exercise in people experiencing psychosis or schizophrenia. (Close) We say goodbye to Stuart Hill, Digital Manager at the Mental Health Foundation before he heads off to start his new job. Stuart made the Mental Health Foundation podcast possible.

*Trigger warning this episode mentions suicide*

If you have been impacted by anything in this episode remember that Samaritans are available to call 24/7 for free on 116 123.

Hosts:
Stuart Hill - Digital Manager, Mental Health Foundation
Bethan Buswell - Digital Engagement Officer, Mental Health Foundation

Main feature speakers:
Derek Tracy - Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. He is a visiting lecturerer at King's College London 'Institute of Psychiatry and Neuroscience' and the department of Psychiatry at University College London. He also holds an editorial board position at the British Journal of Psychiatry.  
Simon Gilbody -  is Director of the Mental Health & Addictions Research Group (MHARG) at the University of York, and holds a Joint appointment with the Hull York Medical School (HYMS), where he is a member of the Centre for Health and Population Sciences
Samantha Granderson - Researchnet within Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Josefien Breedvelt - Research Lead at the Mental Health Foundation

Podcast notes:

Bethan & Stu introduction:
Mental Health Awareness Week: mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week
Suicide prevention campaign in Scotland: mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/suicide-scotland-time-talk-about-it
Suicide and social media - Molly Russell: huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/father-of-14-year-old-who-died-by-suicide-claims-instagram-helped-kill-her_uk_5c497d0ce4b0287e5b8817b8
Samaritans Media Guidelines: samaritans.org/media-centre/media-guidelines-reporting-suicide
Mind, How to report on mental health: mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/minds-media-office/how-to-report-on-mental-health/
Talking to your children about scary world news: mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/talking-to-your-children-scary-world-news
Talking to your children about health internet use: mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/talking-your-children-about-healthy-internet-use
MHF Question Time, 'How has technology helped you with your mental health': instagram.com/p/BtBCjnNgDno/

Main feature:
Paper by Professor Richard Holt and colleagues being discussed: looking at interventions to help with weight gain for individuals with psychosis and schizophrenia. Remembering that it is quite individual and people may be impacted differently to others: https://pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40814-018-0378-1

Bethan & Stu close:
GoodGym: goodgym.org/
Peer support group ran by Women&Girls Network: www.wgn.org.uk/
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019: Body Image: mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week

Follow today's hosts on Twitter:
Stuart Hill Twitter: twitter.com/stuhill90
Bethan Buswell Twitter: twitter.com/BeaBuswell

Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation:
Website: mentalhealth.org.uk/
Instagram: instagram.com/mentalhealthfoundation/
Facebook: facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundation/
Twitter: twitter.com/mentalhealth

Get in touch with us: contactus@mentalhealth.org.uk

Talking about medication, exercise, weight gain and mental health

In our first episode of the new year, we talk to …

In our first episode of the new year, we talk to Mark Rowland, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation, and Antonis Kousoulis, who leads our programmes work. Mark and Antonis discuss 2019 as being a year of change and how we can look after our mental health when change hits us - be it positive or negative change. We also discuss the Mental Health Foundation's birthday year and why a public health and prevention approach is the way forward for mental health.

Links
Bethan & Stu introduction:
Instragram - "What will you do to look after your mental health in 2019?": https://www.instagram.com/p/BsID2P5gmTK/
Goodgym - https://www.goodgym.org/about
Blog - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/random-acts-kindness-blue-monday

New Year and prevention feature:
News - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/news/seven-new-years-tips-help-manage-your-mental-health
Blog - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/70-years-embracing-challenge-prevention-mental-health

Bethan & Stu close:
A theme for You 2019: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/new-year-theme-for-yourself

Follow today's speakers on Twitter:
Stuart Hill Twitter: twitter.com/stuhill90
Bethan Buswell Twitter: twitter.com/BeaBuswell
Mark Rowland Twitter: twitter.com/markrowland77
Antonis Kousoulis: twitter.com/AKousoulis

2019: Looking after mental health in a year of change and 70 years of the Mental Health Foundation

On our latest episode, Stuart and Bethan discuss …

On our latest episode, Stuart and Bethan discuss mental health at Christmas. In what ways Christmas can be good for your mental health, and what things can impact your mental health around this time of year. 

They speak to Ed Davie, Communities Lead at the Mental Health Foundation about how you can look after your mental health at Christmas through focusing in on your needs, setting boundaries, taking up volunteering and much more. 

Links:
Tips on looking after your mental health at Christmas: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/you-and-your-mental-health-still-matter-christmas
How volunteering can benefit your mental health at Christmas: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/how-volunteering-christmas-can-benefit-your-mental-health
Christmas Savings: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/christmas-savings/
Stuart Hill Twitter: https://twitter.com/stuhill90
Bethan Buswell Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeaBuswell
Ed Davie Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdDavie

How to look after your mental health at Christmas

This is the Mental Health Foundation podcast. A series in which we bring to you a range of mental health topics, real life stories, expert comments and mental health tips.