In the final part of our series on menopause and mental health, author and researcher Helen Douglas shares her insights around menopause, trauma and neurodiversity. Helen shares her own experiences, including the groups which have been invaluable in supporting her wellbeing.

This is the second episode on our three part series looking at the menopause. In it we speak to Maddy about her experience with medical Menopause, the lack of education on the subject for young people, and the importance of talking to people you trust about your worries.

Maddy's Twitter:

https://twitter.com/maddydocherty

Maddy's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/madelinedoc_/

This is our first episode in our three part series series looking at experiences of the menopause. We speak to Maureen about the ways in which it can affect all aspects of life, and the strategies she used.

In this episode we chat to our guests about how they express themselves creatively and how they feel that it affects their mental health. We cover different forms of creativity, like painting, photography, crochet and sculpting. We also discuss the unexpected benefits of art for its own sake and the social bonds it can foster.

You can find more from our guests here:

Project ability 

https://www.project-ability.co.uk

Plantation productions 

https://www.plantation.org.uk

Chris's Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/plantbotart/

In this episode we explore some of the ways that the winter months affect our mental health. We discuss the importance of acknowledging your emotions, being kind to yourself, and understanding your personal body clock.

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/daryl-macdonald

Jordan Sartor-Francis:

[email protected]

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sartorfrancis/episodes/Sometimes-I-Get-Sad-e1au84l

In this episode we explore the ways that social media can impact on mental health, for good and bad. We cover how it increases the potential for social connection, how it could be more accessible, and the importance of boundaries. 

Featuring interviews with: 

Luke, Amy and Hannah from Glasgow Disabilities alliance.

Guest Links 

GDA website: https://gda.scot

Luke's project: https://www.instagram.com/divergentinfluencers/?hl=en

Amy's Theatre group: https://www.boptheatre.co.uk/yacs/

Heather's twitter: https://twitter.com/clelandwoods?lang=en

Mental Health Foundation Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhfscot

In this episode we speak with author Helen Douglas, Rachel Hoyes and Rebecca Strofton from TCV and psychotherapist and yoga teacher Elizabeth Walsh about their experience of long term exercise and its effect on mental health. We discuss several forms of exercise from running to gardening and how you can choose one that is the right fit for you. 

Guest Links

Helen Douglas-

www.douglasmentoring.com

TCV Website-

To find a Green Gym-

Trust me I’m a doctor

https://www.tcv.org.uk/greengym/trust-me-im-a-doctor/

Evaluation:

https://www.tcv.org.uk/greengym/health-benefits/green-gym-research/

Elizabeth Walsh Yoga email

[email protected]