On this weeks episode I am joined by Andy Graham from MHFA 999 (Mental Health First Aid) and Chris Oatway from Greater Manchester LGBT Social Support Network.  We discuss what employers can do to help support staff who are suffering with mental health as well as what support you can find outside the workplace.  We also share our own encounters with mental health and what resources and practices we have all found useful.

Some useful Resources if you are looking to seek help for your own mental health or for others

www.samaritans.org

www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

beabrother.co.uk

www.mindout.org.uk

It's not OK to feel blue (and other lies) (Book)

My Mind and I (Podcast)

www.giveusashout - Shout, Crisis text line (text 85285)

Hub of hope - App

Hello and welcome to the first Diversitea podcast.

This month’s episode is called Don’t Call Me Queer - a discussion around the word queer, the pro’s and cons and why education is important if it is to become a recognised term in business.

The conversation then looks at the importance of LGBT representation in business – The benefits – The struggles. And why do so many people go back in the closet when they join a new business?

So, grab yourself your favourite cuppa, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Hosted by Chris Allan

Special guests:

Alex Ehmke - Pink News

Hannah Williamson - AstraZeneca

Charlotte Summers - Freelance

Pat Caldwell - FundApps