CAMHS Talk

CAMHS Talk

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CAMHS Talk episodes

  • Episode 38 – Mental Health in the Media

    In this episode, we meet Kim, a participation support worker who joins Marianne, Molly and Maddie to discuss the representation of mental health in media. We also are joined by Kieran, to bring his clinical therapist in training perspective to the discussion.

     

    59 min
  • Episode 37- Learning to Cope with Exams

    In this episode we meet Marianne, who will be sharing CAMHSTalk hosting duties alongside Niki and Aisling moving forward, and discuss everyone’s favourite thing… exams! Marianne and Aisling are joined by Molly and Shana to share their experiences of exams (before and after COVID), the importance of looking after your mental health and share helpful advice as we head into exam season.

    Aisling Callaghan- Participation Lead

    Marianne Bahadur- Participation Worker
    Shana- ex CAMHS service user
    Molly- ex CAMHS service user

    49 min
  • Episode 36- Living with Depression

    Trigger warning: This episode explores depression and references suicide, please look after yourself and exercise self care when listening.

    In this episode, Niki and Aisling are joined by Keeley, Ashleigh, Jay and Shana to discuss depression. We talk about our experiences of depression and how it has impacted our lives, including masking our feelings and symptoms our friends and family noticed. We also share helpful ways we have found to cope, what people can do to help and support, and our experiences accessing therapy and medication.

    Niki Scott- CAMHS Participation Lead

    Aisling Callaghan- CAMHS Participation Lead
    Keeley- CAMHS service user
    Ashleigh- CAMHS service user
    Shana- ex CAMHS service user
    Jay- ex CAMHS service user

    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 35- Living with Dyslexia

    In the latest edition of CAMHSTalk, Aisling is joined by Saskia, Shana and Kat to talk about dyslexia. We discuss what our dyslexia looks like, experiences of getting diagnosed and how it has impacted education. We also talk about all the things we are able to achieve as a result of our brain working slightly differently.

    Aisling Callaghan- CAMHS Participation Lead

    Kat Fusco- Professional Lead for Arts Therapies for CAMHS
    Shana- CAMHS service user
    Saskia- CAMHS service user

    47 min
  • Episode 34- Living With Anxiety

    After a short break, we’re back! Join Niki, Chloe, Madie and Alex this episode for a conversation about living with anxiety. We discuss what anxiety is, what panic is, how it affects our lives and helpful ways to manage our anxiety.

    44 min
  • Episode 33 – User Participation and co-production

    In the latest edition of our CAMHSTalk podcast Niki Scott, CAMHS Participation Lead is joined by Shana, Lucy, Safa and Molly for a discussion about participation and coproduction. In a bid to encourage other young people to get involved and have their say, our service users talk about the projects they have been involved in and how they have benefitted from having a platform to share their views and opinions.

    32 min
  • Episode 32 – Music and Mental Health
    Aisling, Sam and Shalhavit have worked together to develop a song and music video about mental health: Mental Obstacles Can Enlighten You. In this podcast, we explore the importance of sharing mental health support and information in a meaningful and relevant way and reflect on the process of song writing, editing and the importance of creativity and mental health.
    Aisling- CAMHS Participation Lead
    Shalhavit- Simcha Cohen- PhD researcher musician
    Sam- CAMHS service user
    44 min
  • Episode 31 – Let’s talk about Dialectical Behavioural Therapy…
    In this episode we explore Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, commonly known as DBT. We are joined by Sue Hollingsworth who discusses the therapy from a professional perspective, and Chloe who shares her insights as a young person who has experienced the therapy. We talk about what the therapy involves, who might access DBT and the different, our experiences and how it compares to other interventions. This episode explores treatment options within our CAMHS service and our personal experiences.
    Sue Hollingsworth- CAMHS Practitioner
    Chloe Fleckney- CAMHS service user
    46 min
  • Episode 31 – Summer of SEND in Central Bedfordshire
    Councillor Sue Clark, Executive Member for Children, Families Schools, Sue Harrison, Director of Children’s services, Fiona Side, Head of 0-12 Family Service and Howard Hughes Active Lifestyles Manager discuss the range of exciting and unforgettable activities and adventures this summer holiday. There’s something for every member of the family with a range of inclusive and specific activities for all.
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    33 min
  • Episode 30 – Digital diagnosis and neurodiversity

    Professionals, parents and young people across Bedfordshire and Luton have joined forces to utilise their expertise and collaborate in the development of a co-produced 'Diagnosis Support Pack' - a one stop place for information, support, guidance in multi media format in the lead up to, or following a diagnosis of a neurodiversity. In this podcast we discuss how, why and what the diagnosis support pack is all about and the journey that went in to its creation.




    The Diagnosis Support Pack can be found here: https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/beds-luton-community-paediatrics/diagnosis-support-pack

    42 min

About CAMHS Talk

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CAMHS Talk is hosted by the Luton and Bedfordshire Service User Participation Group in partnership with the Luton & Bedford Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team (CAMHS). This is one of the…