Nexgen Minds

In this episode, I speak to Esther Levin and Lucy Little, Co-Directors of "Rules for Being a Man" by Alex Oates, presented by Sightline Productions. They discuss the significance of toxic masculinity and the role it plays in men’s suicide, which is especially relevant in current times.

If you are feeling any suicidal thoughts or need someone to talk to, please know you are not alone.

Here are some details of hotlines for you; they are a safe space and completely confidential.

Samaritans: 116 123

Papyrus: 0800 068 4141

CALM: 0800 58 58 58

Text SHOUT to 85258

I am joined in this weeks episode by Charlie Son-Smith and Erin Quigley. Erin and Charlie are co-founders of the incredible new foundation R World. R world is an initiative to promote positive mental health and support development projects in Africa. In this podcast, we talk about the heartbreaking death by suicide of Robbie Curtis, how to cope with loss and what needs to be done to increase suicide prevention.

If you are feeling any suicidal thoughts or need someone to talk to, please know you are not alone.

Here are some details of hotlines for you; they are a safe space and completely confidential.

Samaritans: 116 123

Papyrus: 0800 068 4141

CALM: 0800 58 58 58

Text SHOUT to 85258

In today's episode, I will be talking to Will Furriello about the role creativity plays in our well being and why its important everyone gets creative, especially during Lockdown! 

In this episode, I am joined with Jo Loughran, director of Time to Change, to talk about the work she does to try to remove the stigma surrounding mental health and the power of small conversations to create a safe space to open up about our mental health.

If you are struggling and don't know where to go for help follow the following links: 

https://www.nexgenuniversities.com/mental-health-reset-challenge

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/

In this episode, I will be joined by Beth Simmons and Sophie Reuben, two first-year  Durham students. Exercise plays an important role for both Sophie and Beth in their lives, from dancing to yoga. I will be talking to them about the importance of finding their “ why” for exercise and the crucial role it plays in maintaining a healthy relationship with exercise, food and their body image. We will discuss topics from body image and self-talk to the best ways to create good habits and a routine.

If you are struggling with stress, body image or are in the need of some head-space head to NexGen Universities for the 30-day mental reset challenge:

https://www.nexgenuniversities.com/mental-health-reset-challenge

Other Resources: 

Eating Disorders: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services/downloads-resources

Self-affirmation and Changing your self-talk: https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/the-body-is-not-an-apology

Need someone to talk to: https://www.samaritans.org/ 

In this weeks episode, I will be talking to Johnathan Letherby and Oliver Froggot about what mental health means to them, their experience of moving to the university during a pandemic and the stigma that surrounds talking about our mental well-being. 

NexgenMinds: the podcast made for students by students. I'm your host Maddie Clark and together we will start a much-needed conversation with students, experts and other special guests about mental health. We will bust some myths, find out what are the best ways to manage our wellbeing and if all things fail, we will simply manifest our way to sanity. So without further ado…. Let’s start talking and make a change  For resources to help you with your mental health head to NexGen's mental reset initiative - www.nexgenwellbeing.com/mental-health-reset-challenge.