Mental Health Foundation podcast

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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