TW - Suicide/ Mental Health
We felt truly honoured to have Sam Thomson representing Baton of Hope UK, suicide awareness and prevention charity. Talking to us about mental health, how to spot the signs and where to ask for help.
And Jonny Salter Monroe, also known as Cherry Bomb, sharing his personal experience of mental health and using his drag platform to open up the conversation and offer support to others.
It was such an honest, open conversation. We were so inspired by our guests and to understand what we can do to spread the message of support.
There are some shocking statistics on suicide, this is the biggest killer of men under 45, and both sexes under 35.
17 people a day commit suicide in the UK.
Anything we, you, and all of us can do so that we talk more, help those who need it and support each other to reduce those statistics, then let's do it.
Our key takeaways -
↘️Mental health is part of life, like our physical health we have to look after it.
↘️It's a sign of bravery to ask for help, not weakness.
↘️ Sharing your stories will allow others to tell theirs. Be open to the conversation.
↘️There is help out there, always.
↘️You can support the Baton of Hope coming through Brighton in July @batonofhopeuk
↘️Catch Cherry Bomb performing across the city every week, follow her @callmecherrybomb
The show is repeated every week and is available on all podcast channels.
First week - Monday 9am
Second week - Tuesday 1pm
Third week - Wednesday 10am
Fourth week - Friday 9am
Listen on Radio Reverb 97.2FM www.radioreverb.com let us know what you think, what topics you'd like to hear and what your takeaways are - personally, or professionally.
And if you need help, contact us so we can connect you to the right support.
Lyndsey & Sam Thomas
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