Content Warning: This podcast discusses self-harm and may be distressing. In this episode, Maddi bravely shares her struggles. Faith, a Psychology graduate from the University of Bolton, opens up about her mental health journey, including self-harm, addiction, and various challenges. She founded the Mood Matters society at the university to support student mental health. Maddi emphasizes the importance of seeking help and provides resources for anyone struggling:
- distrACT: nhs.uk/apps-library/distract (App for self-harm info)
- Harmless: harmless.org.uk (User-led organization)
- LifeSIGNS: lifesigns.org.uk (User-led self-harm guidance)
- The Mix: 0808 808 4994 / 85258 (Crisis messenger)
- NICE: nice.org.uk (Healthcare best practices)
- NSHN: nshn.co.uk (Online support forum)
- PALS: nhs.uk/common-health-questions/nhs-services-and-treatments/what-is-pals-patient-advice-and-liaison-service (Confidential advice)
- Samaritans: 116 123 /
[email protected] / samaritans.org (24/7 support)
- Sane: sane.org.uk (Emotional support)
- Self-injury Support: 0808 800 8088 / 0780 047 2908 (text) / selfinjurysupport.org.uk (Support for women and girls)
- UKCP: psychotherapy.org.uk (Psychotherapists register)
- YoungMinds: 0808 802 5544 / 85258 (Crisis messenger) / youngminds.org.uk (Youth mental health support)