Today, I’m talking to Rose Scott - a psychiatric nurse with over 40 years experience. Covid-19 has created unique challenges for our already stretched mental health services, and that is impacting more than just the patients. We'll talk about how to look after ourselves as people in caring professions, and adjusting to accept support when you're usually everyone else's "rock".

Rose's key message for us all is that it's always a positive step to ask for support.

In this episode, we discuss:

- The UK "postcode lottery" for mental health services (4:45)

- Open conversations to change the stigma of mental health (6:45)

- The relief that comes when your story is believed (11:40)

- How Rose looks after herself as an NHS staff member (14:00)

- What it's like to shift from "I care for..." to "I'm cared for..." (19:30)

- Getting stuck mothering the whole world (22:00)

- Asking for help (especially when it's hard!) (28:10)

If what you heard today resonated with you, I’m always up for a chat. If you've got problems right now, book yourself in and we'll turn them into possibilities. If you're looking for a network of lovely and loving people to support you, our Facebook community Port in the Storm is your new safe harbour. Whatever you need, we've got your back.