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Let's Talk: Mental Health episodes

October 02, 2018 What is the best way to analyse mental health treatments?
Many of us have received treatments for our mental health. These can range from a drug, to talking therapy and, at the extreme end, to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). But how often do we think about why we're getting that treatment and what the evidence behind it is?
In our latest episode, in partnership with the British Journal of Psychiatry, we look at the pros and cons of the randomised controlled trial - the accepted gold standard for health research for a long time. We also discuss realist approaches - what they are and how they could help us.
We're joined on this episode by Derek Tracy (psychiatrist in South London and Kings College Hospital, and sits on the Editorial Board of the British Journal of Psychiatry), Victoria Zamperoni (Senior Research Officer at the Mental Health Foundation), Josefien Breedvelt (Research Manager at the Mental Health Foundation), and one of the authors of the paper we are discussing, David Crepaz-Keay, who is also Head of Empowerment and Social Inclusion at the Mental Health Foundation.
We also discuss what's been in the news in mental health recently, including student mental health and children's mental health in crisis.
43 min
September 11, 2018 Jonathan Bartley: Mental health and the economy
On this episode, Stuart Hill speaks to Jonathan Bartley - activist, campaigner and co-leader of the Green Party. Jonathan talks about the economy and how he thinks it's affecting our wellbeing.
What could be done to improve things? Jonathan is a keen proponent of the ideas of a four-day working week and universal basic income. He thinks it will reduce inequality, which we know is a key driver of mental ill health. What do you think of Jonathan's views?
48 min
September 03, 2018 S1 E4: How a damaging work culture can affect mental health
Today we explore how a damaging work culture can affect our mental health.

What is the Mental Health Foundation Podcast? This is the Mental Health Foundation podcast. A series which brings to you a range of mental health topics, real life stories, expert comments, and mental health tips.

Stu Hill is your host. Stu and the Mental Health Foundation want to raise awareness, get people talking and provide support and hope.

Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation:
Website: mentalhealth.org.uk
Instagram: @mentalhealthfoundation
Facebook: @mentalhealthfoundation
Twitter: @mentalhealth

Get in touch with us: [email protected]

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Helplines:
If you are feeling like ending your life, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the contact of the nearest crisis resolution team. These are teams of mental health care professionals who work with people in severe distress.

If you need someone to talk to then Samaritans are available on 116 123 (UK) for free, 24/7. They are there to talk to and listen.
48 min
May 15, 2018 S1 E3: Stress and mental health
Today we're exploring stress and mental health. On the podcast we're talking to our Director of Communications and Fundraising Mark Rowland. Mark discusses why we're focusing on stress, the findings from our new survey on stress and what we can do to tackle it.

Stu Hill is your host. Stu and the Mental Health Foundation want to raise awareness, get people talking and provide support and hope.

Find out more at https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/s/stress

Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation:
Website: mentalhealth.org.uk
Instagram: @mentalhealthfoundation
Facebook: @mentalhealthfoundation
Twitter: @mentalhealth

Get in touch with us: [email protected]

**Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe**

Helplines:
If you are feeling like ending your life, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the contact of the nearest crisis resolution team. These are teams of mental health care professionals who work with people in severe distress.

If you need someone to talk to then Samaritans are available on 116 123 (UK) for free, 24/7. They are there to talk to and listen.
36 min
February 05, 2018 S1 E2: Byron Vincent and Tim Clare talk openly about their mental health
In this podcast episode Byron Vincent takes over. He is a performance artist with lived experience of bipolar disorder, talks openly to his friend Tim about their of mental health. He talks to his friend Tim Clare; author, poet and podcaster, about his lived experience of anxiety and depression. Byron and Tim navigate the conversation through laughter, compassion, honesty and the safety of a trusted friendship.

Stu Hill is your host. Stu and the Mental Health Foundation want to raise awareness, get people talking and provide support and hope.

Hosts link: Stuart Hill: https://twitter.com/stuhill90Guest
links: Byron Vincent: https://www.byronvincent.com/
Tim Clare: http://www.timclarepoet.co.uk/

Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation:
Website: mentalhealth.org.uk
Instagram: @mentalhealthfoundation
Facebook: @mentalhealthfoundation
Twitter: @mentalhealth

Get in touch with us: [email protected]

**Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe**

Helplines:
If you are feeling like ending your life, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the contact of the nearest crisis resolution team. These are teams of mental health care professionals who work with people in severe distress.

If you need someone to talk to then Samaritans are available on 116 123 (UK) for free, 24/7. They are there to talk to and listen.
39 min
January 24, 2018 S1 E1: While your back was turned: The mental health of young women and girls
On this episode we speak to Dr Amy Pollard of the Mental Health Foundation's policy team. Amy recently wrote a paper about the mental health of young women and girls. The paper found that things are deteriorating and, even worse, that the issue has been slipping down the policy agenda at the same time. We discuss the issue and what can be done to prevent it getting worse.

What is the Mental Health Foundation Podcast? This is the Mental Health Foundation podcast. A series which brings to you a range of mental health topics, real life stories, expert comments, and mental health tips.

Stu Hill is your host. Stu and the Mental Health Foundation want to raise awareness, get people talking and provide support and hope.

You can read the paper here: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/mental-health-young-women-and-girls

Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation:
Website: mentalhealth.org.uk
Instagram: @mentalhealthfoundation
Facebook: @mentalhealthfoundation
Twitter: @mentalhealth

Get in touch with us: [email protected]

**Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe**

Helplines:
If you are feeling like ending your life, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the contact of the nearest crisis resolution team. These are teams of mental health care professionals who work with people in severe distress.

If you need someone to talk to then Samaritans are available on 116 123 (UK) for free, 24/7. They are there to talk to and listen.

10 min
January 12, 2018 Johann Hari: What causes depression?
We interviewed Johann Hari who has recently made a highly-publicised contribution to the conversation on mental health with his book Lost Connections.
The book has received endorsements from names as diverse as Hilary Clinton, Elton John and Alistair Campbell and provoked a wider discussion among people from all sides of the debate. At the Mental Health Foundation we are keen to hear all different viewpoints. Listen to the interview and see what you think.
You can buy the book at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Connections-Uncovering-Depression-Unexpected/dp/1408878682
Follow Johann on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/JohannHari101
39 min
October 31, 2017 Discussing the health expectancy of people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Mental Health Foundation and The British Journal of Psychiatry podcast
This episode discusses themes around the paper: ‘Mortality gap for people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia: UK-based cohort study’ found in The British Journal of Psychiatry.
Aaron Kandola (Research Officer at the Mental Health Foundation) is joined by Derek Tracy (Psychiatrist in South London and Kings College Hospital, and sits on the Editorial Board of The British Journal of Psychiatry), Amy Pollard (Policy Officer at the Mental Health Foundation, has a PhD in Social Sciences and lives with bipolar) and Joseph Hayes (Researcher at UCL, Psychiatrist in North London and one of the authors on the paper being discussed in this podcast)
24 min
September 04, 2017 Overcoming the psychological scars of a knife attack
In our latest podcast, we spoke to Will Flint. Bodybuilder Will was stabbed 12 times in the early hours of 1 January 2017. He sustained serious physical injuries and his life was at risk. He fought through it and survived, but he also experienced significant psychological challenges after the attack. He tells us about those and how he has been able to manage his mental health since the attack.
15 min
August 22, 2017 How much can increasing spending improve mental health care?
In the latest of our podcasts in partnership with the British Journal of Psychiatry, we discuss a recent paper on government spending on mental health. And for the first time in the series, we have the paper's author with us.
Dr Tatiana Taylor Salisbury, lecturer at King's College London, joined us to discuss her paper Relationship between national mental health expenditure and quality of care in longer-term psychiatric and social care facilities in Europe: cross-sectional study which appeared in the March 2017 edition of the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Also on the panel were:
- Lauren Chakkalackal, Senior Research Officer, Mental Health Foundation
- Aaron Kandola, Research Officer, Mental Health Foundation
- Dr Amy Pollard, Senior Policy Officer, Mental Health Foundation
- Dr Derek Tracy, Consultant Psychiatrist at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Senior Lecturer at King's College London and member of the British Journal of Psychiatry's editorial board.
34 min

About Let's Talk: Mental Health

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Hi. Welcome to Let’s Talk: Mental Health, where we get together with different people and experts to chat about mental health. We all have mental health, and we can all experience mental health…