<div>Let's chat about mental wellbeing this World Mental Health Day 2020.</div>
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<div>According to research including over 16,000 people from the charity MIND, more than half of adults and over two thirds of young people said their mental health got worse during lockdown.  
 
But what if you're living with sight loss?  
 
We spoke with Dr. Mhairi Thurston, Senior Lecturer in Counselling at Abertay University about her work linking sight loss to mental health and why we shouldn't feel embarrassed about seeking help. 
 

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<div>And remember, if you need someone who understands sight loss, RNIB are here for you. Simply call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or alternatively email: <a href="mailto:helpline@rnib.org.uk">helpline@rnib.org.uk</a>.  
 

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Let's chat about mental wellbeing this World Mental Health Day 2020. According to research including over 16,000 people from the charity MIND, more than half of adults and over two thirds of young people said their mental health got worse during lockdown. But what if you're living with sight loss? We spoke with Dr. Mhairi Thurston, Senior Lecturer in Counselling at Abertay University about her work linking sight loss to mental health and why we shouldn't feel embarrassed about seeking help. And remember, if you need someone who understands sight loss, RNIB are here for you. Simply call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or alternatively email: helpline@rnib.org.uk.

Let's chat about mental wellbeing this World Mental Health Day 2020.
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According to research including over 16,000 people from the charity MIND, more than half of adults and over two thirds of young people said their mental health got worse during lockdown.&nbsp; 
 
But what if you're living with sight loss?&nbsp; 
 
We spoke with Dr. Mhairi Thurston, Senior Lecturer in Counselling at Abertay University about her work linking sight loss to mental health and why we shouldn't feel embarrassed about seeking help. 
 


And remember, if you need someone who understands sight loss, RNIB are here for you. Simply call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or alternatively email: <a href="mailto:helpline@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">helpline@rnib.org.uk</a>.&nbsp;

548: Don't Let Stigma Stop You From Seeking Help

<div>RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings 
 
 
 
 

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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings

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