{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68bebb1e66b565a1a26fd9f9/6a71f0c947235c354d50f003?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Hyphen: Why Young People Need Better Mental Health Support","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68bebb1e66b565a1a26fd9f9/1785852056896-adc8671b-f773-4aa0-a16a-bbb01bab24fa.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by musician, speaker and mental health advocate Hyphen to explore how challenging expectations, embracing creativity and speaking openly about mental health can transform a life.</p><p>After following the path he believed he was supposed to take—from studying at UCL to working in finance—Hyphen found himself experiencing depression while struggling to ignore what he describes as his \"internal alarm system.\" Following the devastating loss of a close friend to suic<em>de and his own experience of suic</em>dal thoughts, therapy and music became the foundations of his recovery. The conversation explores why so many young people are struggling, the importance of giving people the language to talk about mental health, and why schools, politics and society all have a role to play in creating meaningful change.</p><p>Hyphen opens up about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Growing up in a high-pressure family of Indian immigrants and feeling the need to follow a predetermined path</li><li>Losing a close friend to suic*de and how it changed his perspective on life</li><li>His own experience of depression, self-harm and writing a letter to the Samaritans</li><li>How therapy and music helped him rebuild his life</li><li>The importance of creativity, identity and finding work that aligns with who you are</li><li>Why schools need greater access to mental health support and counselling</li><li>Supporting young people through honest conversations, hope and community</li><li>The realities of mental health within the music industry and why artists need better support</li><li><br></li></ul><p>A thoughtful conversation about purpose, politics, creativity and why becoming yourself is the greatest reward of all.</p><p><br></p><p>Question The Default is in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably.</p><p><br></p><p>👤 Follow Host Harry Corin</p><p>💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycorin</p><p>📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harry.corin</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;🔗 Follow Question The Default</p><p>📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/questionthedefaultpod</p><p>🎧 TikTok – @questionthedefaultpod</p><p>💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/questionthedefaultpodcast</p><p><br></p><p>This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. We understand this can be distressing or triggering, so please take care of yourself and only listen if you feel safe to do so. If you need support, crisis resources and helpful links are below:</p><p><br></p><p>Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org</p><p><br></p><p>Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.net</p><p><br></p><p>Mind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.uk</p><p><br></p><p>Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.org</p><p><br></p><p>GamCare - Call 0808 8020 133 (24/7)</p><p><br></p><p>If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&amp;E.</p><p><br></p><p>For listeners outside the UK, visit findahelpline.com for international support lines.</p>","author_name":"Harry Corin"}