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Asking for help

Season 1, Ep. 5

This podcast has been organised and funded by Lundbeck and is intended for UK audiences. 

Episode 5 covers a crucial topic: asking for help. Professor Green and Professor Harrison discuss why people find it hard to ask for help, how to recognise when you need help, when to ask for it and what you can expect when you’ve sought help. Professor Green talks about the help he has received in the past and Professor Harrison stresses that everyone is worthy of help. 

Please refer to the series notes for resources/places where you can seek help if you’re experiencing mental health problems. 

This podcast was originally broadcast in September 2020. 

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains conversation about suicide which may be triggering for some listeners. Please refer to the series notes for where you can seek help if you're dealing with any of these issues. 

UK-NOTPR-1664 | December 2023 

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