The Guilty Feminist

Mental health and the media - with Scarlett Curtis and Kamilah McInnis


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Warning: This episode contains references to mental illness and suicide. If you need someone to talk to, contact Samaritans.org or call 116 123. 

Recorded the day after #WorldMentalHealthDay, Media Storm co-hosts sat down with author and activist Scarlett Curtis, and journalist and podcast producer Kamilah McInnis, to discuss how to look after your mental health when you work in - or even just read - the news, and the pros and pitfalls of sharing your mental health on social media. 

The episode is hosted by Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) and Helena Wadia (@helenawadia). 

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