Mind Over Natter

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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All things mental health and wellbeing

Episodes

  1. 02/10/2023

    Young Male Minds: Supporting Children and Adolescent Mental Health

    As this week is Children’s Mental Health Week, we are joined by our amazing CAMHS Young Ambassadors along with Kirsty, a CAMHS Nurse here at BCHFT, and Stu from the mental health charity, Tough Enough to Care. We are delving into the topic of young men’s mental health and what we can do as a community to support our boys. TRIGGER WARNING: we do discuss aspects of mental health in this podcast including suicide and self-harm. If you are a resident in the Black Country and are concerned about your mental health, support is available to all ages by contacting our 24-7 mental health support line. Please call 0800 008 6516 or text 07860025281. Other organisations mentioned in this podcast include: Tough Enough to Care, Papyrus, Samaritans, Black Country Blokes, Here For Youth, The What Centre and Young Minds.

    50 min

  2. 09/22/2022

    Young People and LGBTQ+ - Identity, me and my experiences

    In this episode we are joined by Kate Bakewell and Kirsty Moss from our Positive Steps Team in Dudley, who are alongside two young people who are part our CAMHS co-production group. Listen as they share their views speaking about how our next generation are leading the way on shaping the term of identity and showing how we are always stronger, better and prouder together. Please note: this podcast was originally recorded as part of Pride in June 2022.

    34 min

  3. 12/16/2021

    Let’s talk about loneliness

    In this episode we are joined by Loneliness and Social Isolation Vocational Specialist Anne Harbon and Senior Clinical Psychologist Dr Stephanie Howarth to discuss the importance of loneliness and social isolation, especially as the festive season of Christmas approaches, which tends to be a time where lots of people get together and socialise. Our specialists share top tips and shocking statistics that you won’t want to miss along with support and resources we have available across the Black Country.

    22 min

  4. 09/07/2021

    A conversation about suicide prevention

    In this episode, we're joined by Kay Higgins and Emma Heys from our Mental Health First Aid & Suicide Intervention team, as well as David Stocks a suicide prevention community development worker within the Trust.  Recorded during Suicide Prevention Week 2021 — this episode discusses how to support those with advanced mental health issues as well as guidance and tips for family members affected by suicide.  Discussions also include:  Men's mental health and the gender suicide gap The importance of 'Asking Twice'  The era of celebrity in destigmatising mental health issues  How to start open and honest conversations with those you think are struggling  If you would like to come along to our Suicide Prevention event this Friday September 10 then you can do so by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3zMWKOd

    48 min

  5. 08/31/2021

    Let’s talk about autism

    In this episode we’re joined by Ian Unitt, ADHD and Autism Specialist Nurse and Sally Hilton, Adult Autism Specialist Nurse to discuss the important topic of autism - including how autism is defined, what some of the common misconceptions are, and how people can find out more about support and resources available.

    31 min

  6. 07/02/2021

    What it’s really like to work in mental health

    Kirsty Hadley, Community Psychiatric Nurse and Stevie Chand, LGBTQ+ Community Development Worker join us in this episode to talk about their experiences of working in mental health and their career journeys. They are also on hand to provide lots of advice and top tips for those interested in working in mental health or just interested in what it’s like!

    36 min

  7. 03/05/2021

    Eating disorders, habits and behaviours during lockdown

    As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Episode 3 focuses on how Covid-19 has impacted those currently suffering with an eating disorder, how self-isolation and lockdowns have affected our routine and eating habits, and whether social media has a role to play on those who have developed an eating disorder.

    30 min

  8. 02/04/2021

    Supporting your children's mental health

    In this episode, we are joined by Nicky Mountford and Jay Eeles from our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. Recorded during Children's Mental Health Awareness Week - this episode discusses supporting parents to support their children's mental health, with a particular focus on lockdown and the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic. There is lots of hints and tips including: How important sleep is and how to improve sleeping patterns  How to spot the signs that your child might need some mental health support How to lessen the impact of social media

    41 min

  9. 01/17/2021

    Looking after yourself in lockdown

    Marcus and Susan, two clinicians from our IAPT services talk about how to look after your mental well-being during lockdown

    24 min
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All things mental health and wellbeing

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  • Creator
    Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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    Mind Over Natter