Changing MENtality

Changing MENtality
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Conversations, stories and interviews on the topic of men’s mental health. Hosted by a group of male students, sharing their own experiences to help eliminate stigma, raise awareness, and signpost others to finding the help they need. Created in association with Student Minds and funded by Comic Relief.

  1. 09/17/2021

    Body Image

    In this episode Kevin and Sam talk body image - their own experiences and the wider societal discourse around body image. They delve into physical attraction, your relationships with your own body, and how the media marginalises certain body types. Listen to 'What's Next? A Conversation on Graduation' here https://changingmentality.buzzsprout.com/1468954/6459964   Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram here. Please share so others can find us! https://linktr.ee/changingmentalitypodcast%20   If you or a friend are looking for some extra support, here’s some places you can go: For support with eating disorders, visit Beat https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/  Or call their helpline: 0808 801 0811Student Minds: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/findsupport.htmlMind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/Nightline: https://www.nightline.ac.uk/want-to-talk/  Samaritans-phone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.orgHOPELine UK-phone 0800 068 41 41: confidential service specifically for young people (under 35). They can offer crisis support for someone who is experiencing thoughts or feelings of suicide, as well as providing information and advice for those concerned about someone else.Papyrus: email pat@papyrus.uk.orgStudents Against Depression- The Students Against Depression website has lots of information about tackling depression and low mood, including self -help resources and workbooks for students to work through to start taking steps towards tackling low mood. http://ww.studentsagainstdepression.org/

    1h 13m

  2. 08/31/2021

    Engaging with Distressing Content on University Courses and Placement

    In this episode, Caleb, Aidan and George discuss their experiences engaging with challenging and distressing content in and around their university courses and placement.  Content Warning: This episode contains mention (but no detailed discussion) of suicide, child sexual abuse, vicarious trauma, depression, and the Covid 19 pandemic. If you are looking for support with suicide, including suicidal ideation, you can call the samaritans on: 116 123 Or visit their website: https://www.samaritans.org If you would like support with vicarious trauma, you can visit: https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/learn/vicarious-trauma  If you would like support with child sexual abuse, visit: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/protecting-children/sexual-abuse If you would like support with depression, anxiety or other mental health problems, visit Student Minds: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/jobswithus.html

    47 min

  3. 08/27/2021

    Considering & Coping with Postgraduate Studies

    On this episode George D is joined by Adeleke to talk all things Master’s Degrees. Whether you’re thinking of doing a postgraduate degree or are part-way through one, this episode may have something for you. With Adeleke coming to the end of is postgraduate degree and George about to embark on his, they discuss the balance of study-social-work life, tips for supporting your mental health, and much more.

    39 min

  4. 08/13/2021

    'Graduation grief': what university can be like and how it can feel to leave it behind

    In this episode, George and Brendan talk about their experiences as undergraduates at university, the challenges of first going to uni, what they feel they gained from the experience, and what it was like to leave it behind. In particular, they discuss the sense of loss, lack of direction and grief that can follow from graduating and not really knowing the next step.  Content warning: this contains some discussion of depression If you would like support with depression or anxiety, you can visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/ If you're a student looking for support with this, check out Student Minds: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/jobswithus.html#scc You can also call Nightline: https://www.nightline.ac.uk/want-to-talk/ And visit Students Against Depression: https://www.studentsagainstdepression.org/ If you like the podcast, please share it widely!

    1h 8m

  5. 06/18/2021

    (*Re-uploaded!) British-Asian Identity, Masculinity, and Leaving Islam

    In this episode, George S talks to Adam about his experience as an asian man in the UK. They discuss what it was like for Adam to grow up in London, his process of leaving Islam as a teenager, and how the norms of masculinity manifest in British Asian culture. Importantly, Adam aims to describe only his own experience, without claiming that it is universal to all British-Asian men or all ex-muslims.  If you are looking for support for your mental health, check out these resources: Student Minds: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/findsupport.html Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/ Nightline: https://www.nightline.ac.uk/want-to-talk/ If you are a muslim student and would like support specific to this, visit: https://studentspace.org.uk/support-services/support-for-muslim-students https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/student-life/for-bame-students/ *A listener pointed out that the original file uploaded was silent after the intro. Unfortunately, that file was corrupted. Happily, I've re-uploaded a non-corrupted version of the file that includes the epsiode in full. Sorry for any confusion!

    1h 1m

  6. 06/08/2021

    Positive Changes in Placements: A chat with Izzy de George

    In this episode, Danny interviews Isabella de George on her nationwide campaign/movement to get universities to better improve their policies and well-being services for students, in particular placement students in memory of her brother Harrison.  Links:  Positive Changes ;n Placements - https://linktr.ee/isabella.degeorge and @positivechangesinplacement Mad Millennials - https://ideali.st/aQJjeT  Student Minds - https://www.studentminds.org.uk/ Student Space - https://www.studentminds.org.uk/coronavirus.html National Suicide Prevention Alliance - https://nspa.org.uk/ Papyrus - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/ Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/supporting-someone-who-feels-suicidal/useful-contacts/

    1h 3m

  7. 05/14/2021

    Self-esteem and Masculinity

    In this episode George S talks to Dan Rothko about the relationship between self-esteem and masculinity. Dan left university prior to graduation due to poor mental health and struggles with self-esteem. Now in his thirties, he is happily married, has a child, and works in a complex needs school (a job he loves!) He talks openly about the issues he has had to deal with and what has helped him along the way.  Content warning: this episode contains mention of sexual assualt and suicidal ideation. If you would like support with sexual assualt, you can visit: https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org  If you would like support specifically aimed at men and boys (including trans men and boys) you can visit: https://www.survivorsuk.org/  If you are looking for support with suicidal ideation, you can contact the Samaritans by visiting their website at: https://www.samaritans.org And you can call them anytime, 24 hours a day, on:  116 123 If you would like support with depression or anxiety, you can visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/ If you're a student looking for support with this, check out Student Minds: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/jobswithus.html#scc If you like the podcast, please share it widely!

    1h 3m

  8. 05/07/2021

    Evaluating emotions?

    In this episode, Aidan, Louis and Euan have a conversation about emotions they regularly come across and feel as men, the significance of these and how they can be addressed! Relevant resources to these subjects can be found below:  Student Space - Online, one-stop shop’ for students in England and Wales who want to find help for their mental health or well-being.Students Against Depression - The Students Against Depression website has lots of information about tackling depression and low mood, including self -help resources and workbooks for students to work through to start taking steps towards tackling low mood.Student Minds website - Information about different support services available, including how to find them and what to expect when using them for the first time.Samaritans - phone 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org - confidential listening service.You can find other episodes of Changing MENtality here. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter here. Further resources can be found below. Your GP Service - can refer to specialist support and services.University Student Support Services e.g. counseling, mental health advisers, student advice centre, students’ union. It's also worth looking out for university societies for international students. Papyrus - email pat@papyrus.uk.org. HOPELine UK - phone 0800 068 41 41: confidential service specifically for young people (under 35). They can offer crisis support for someone who is experiencing thoughts or feelings of suicide, as well as providing information and advice for those concerned about someone else.NHS 111 - Non-emergency line run by the NHS.999 - for an emergency situation.

    41 min
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Conversations, stories and interviews on the topic of men’s mental health. Hosted by a group of male students, sharing their own experiences to help eliminate stigma, raise awareness, and signpost others to finding the help they need. Created in association with Student Minds and funded by Comic Relief.

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  • Creator
    Changing MENtality
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2024 Changing MENtality
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