S2 E3: Mental ill health prevention: the whats, whys and hows?

Bethan explores the BIG questions about mental health: the what's, why and how's?  **Remember to rate, review and subscribe** Podcast host: Bethan Buswell - Digital Engagement Officer, Mental Health Foundation  Podcast editor: Tim Butcher - film-maker, writer and producer - www.timbutcher.co.uk/ Main feature guest: Dr. Antonis Kousoulis - Director of England and Wales, Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/antonis-kousoulis Mental health tips guest: Linda Liao - Digital Manager, Mental Health FoundationPodcast  Podcast Links: Blogs: A brief history of mental health and the Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/a-brief-history-mhf.pdf 70 years on: embracing the challenge of prevention in mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/70-years-embracing-challenge-prevention-mental-health Mental Health Guides: How to look after your mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health Guides to investing in your relationships: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/guide-investing-your-relationships Campaigns: Mental Health Awareness Week: Body image – how we think and feel about our bodies https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week Education campaign, Make it Count: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-schools-make-it-count Education campaign petition: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-schools-make-it-count/sign-our-petition-make-it-count-mental-health-schools Reports: Mental health and prevention: taking local action for better mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/mental-health-and-prevention-taking-local-action-better-mental-health Better mental health for all: A public health approach to mental health improvement: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/better-mental-health-all-public-health-approach-mental-health-improvement Parenting and mental health: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/parents-and-young-people  Events: Curry & Chaat: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-involved/curry-and-chaatTea & Talk: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-involved/tea-and-talk MHF Live: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-involved/mhf-live Programmes: Peer Education Project: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/projects/peer-education-project-pep Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation: Website: mentalhealth.org.uk Twitter: @mentalhealth Facebook: @mentalhealthfoundation Instagram: @mentalhealthfoundation 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.