Mental Health and You

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Series 6 The Mental Health and You podcast has returned with a new format. The new series features two regular hosts who will speak to guests from NSFT sharing the latest news and updates on our services.  Series 1 - 5 In series 1 - 5 of the show we dipped in to a different department within NSFT to hear their thoughts on many aspects of mental health, projects in NSFT and advice and guidance from staff. The show featured staff and service users from across NSFT, as they share their experiences to help you.  Contributors included: Psychology in SchoolsWellbeing ServicesRecovery CollegeResearchVolunteeringParticipationChaplaincyAllied Health Professionals and RehabilitationsArmed Forces supportPeer support workers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Sep 16

    S6 EP8: Learning Disability and Liaison Services

    This episode focuses on how Jerry and Sam, from our Learning Disability and Liaison team, support service users with Learning Disabilities in accessing the physical health support they need, how and why the team were formed, some of the barriers that are in place and how the team can support people on this journey. The episode also highlights how co-production has fed into the team, the value of experts by experience, how to get a referral into the service and some of the changes Jerry has seen over his 40 year career in Learning Disability Nursing and more.   NSFT team celebrates a decade of tackling health inequalitiesContact the team by email Liaison.NursesLD@nsft.nhs.uk or call 01284 733300Learning Disability and Liaison Service webpageVideo on The Learning Disability and Liaison TeamCentral Hub of Resources Service referral video linkACE Anglia link Music production: © 2026 Devon White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Aug 18

    S6 EP7: The Better Sleep Programme

    This week, we're joined by Rebecca and Adam who are both part of the Better Sleep Programme which is designed to help children and young people access better support with their sleep.   As well as offering support to those who receive treatment from NSFT’s youth and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) teams, the programme provides training to other organisations to promote the importance of sleep for youth mental health and wellbeing.   They share what the programme is, some of the problems that young people experience with their sleep, some of the advice and support the team offer, how your phone can effect your sleep, sleep hygiene, some of the successes of the programme and more!    Learn more on Just one Norfolk Teenage SleepAccess Talking Therapies: Talking therapies - NHSRead about sleep problems Sleep problems - Every Mind Matters - NHS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Jul 15

    S6 EP6: Careers in an NHS Mental Health Trust

    Today we're joined by Neil, Mark and Emily who join Nina and Gay to talk about the range of roles in a mental health Trust, routes for career progression and the wide range of training available in the NHS.   Mark shares how he became Director of Operations after beginning his NHS journey in the wheelchair repair service, Emily shares her journey from advertising to her Nursing Apprenticeship and Neil talks to us about the range of training and opportunities in the NSFT!  View NSFT jobs: Apply now, work with us Learn more by emailing: education.development@nsft.nhs.uk Music production: © 2026 Devon White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jun 17

    S6 EP5: How research works in mental health services

    This week our hosts are joined by colleagues from our research team who cover: what research has to do with mental health, how it can benefit our service users and more! Learn more about research: Research | Norfolk and Suffolk NHS View our research studies: Research studies | Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Contact our research team by emailing: researchinfo@nsft.nhs.uk Music production: © 2026 Devon White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. May 20

    S6 EP4: How the Recovery College can support you

    This week, Nina and Gay are joined by Ash who leads the Recovery College and Steve who has benefitted from the Recovery College. The episode focuses on what the Recovery College is, who can join the courses and what courses are available, how to enroll, some of the misconceptions of the Recovery College and how the recovery college responds to feedback. Learn more about the Recovery College here Recovery College | Norfolk and Suffolk NHSTake part in the Sunflower Challenge Sunflower Challenge | Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Follow the Recovery College on social media: InstagramFacebookLinkedIn Music production: © 2026 Devon White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Apr 15

    S6 EP3: Experience's of Mother and Baby Units in Mental Health

    This week our hosts, and people with lived experience discuss, their experiences of the early days of motherhood, sharing experiences inside mother and baby units and in the community.    This episode covers: Perinatal OCD, perinatal depression, benefits of a group support setting, peer support, Letterbeams, and the support available when you leave the MBU.   Read about our mother and baby unitSophie's experience - You are not on your own: New mum talks about how MBU helped her Letterbeams - New mums sharing mental health stories in letters of hope and support  Music production: © 2026 Devon White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S6 EP3: Experience's of Mother and Baby Units in Mental Health

  7. Mar 18

    S6 EP2: Specialised support for women leaving the Armed Forces

    This week Nina and Gay are joined by Vicky, from our Veteran's integrated service who shares a information about what is being done to support female veterans. Below are articles or links referenced in this episode: Women veterans to gain greater access as support group growsNSFT’s support for female veterans is model of best practice in national toolkit Award-winning and history-making NSFT staff mark Remembrance DayLearn more about veterans support groups: Get involved | Participation | Norfolk and Suffolk NHSLearn more about the Armed Forces covenant: Armed Forces Covenant | Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Contact Vicky by email. Music production: © 2026 Devon White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S6 EP2: Specialised support for women leaving the Armed Forces

  8. Feb 18

    S6 EP1: Tackling isolation and loneliness for older people

    In this episode, Nina and Gay chat to the team at Carlton Court Hospital, near Lowestoft, which is helping to tackle isolation and loneliness for older people, those with dementia, and their carers, including two support groups. They also find out more about NSFT’s In-reach/Outreach work on the wards and with care homes in the community and what kind of support there is for older people and those with dementia from NSFT’s Recovery College. Guests are Sarah Nicholls, Safer care practitioner and QI improvement lead, Sean Day, Older People’s Inreach/Outreach, and Sarah Kennard from the Recovery College. Read the story: https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/news/teams-promote-community-support-for-older-people-and-carers-4885 Learn more about the Recovery College: Recovery College | Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Music production: © 2026 Devon White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S6 EP1: Tackling isolation and loneliness for older people
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Series 6 The Mental Health and You podcast has returned with a new format. The new series features two regular hosts who will speak to guests from NSFT sharing the latest news and updates on our services.  Series 1 - 5 In series 1 - 5 of the show we dipped in to a different department within NSFT to hear their thoughts on many aspects of mental health, projects in NSFT and advice and guidance from staff. The show featured staff and service users from across NSFT, as they share their experiences to help you.  Contributors included: Psychology in SchoolsWellbeing ServicesRecovery CollegeResearchVolunteeringParticipationChaplaincyAllied Health Professionals and RehabilitationsArmed Forces supportPeer support workers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    NSFT Communications
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © NSFT Communications
  • Show Website
    Mental Health and You

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