Talking to Chloe Richardson who graduated from Falmouth University in 2020, talking about mental health, lockdown and about how we met each other, it was online, we have never met her, but on the 12th April we are going to Cornwall, with Charlie

She lost her brother to suicide in 2019, and from myself who has planned suicide, with a Hollyoaks storyline last year saving my life, she is supporting the project and bringing the feature film to life, the aim is to raise awareness and to help people who are suffering in silence with suicide ideation like I was

Chloe is the CAKE Monster, she has cake everywhere, not joking, she should have a Mr Kipling supply.... maybe she does! 

You can follow the film for updates and developments here >>> the mood is temporary film 

Hollyoaks fan John Junior from Cheshire has opened up to Ashley Taylor Dawson, the actor who plays Darren Osborne in Hollyoaks, on BBC Radio 5 Live about how a suicide storyline in the soap saved their life.

Speaking on 5 Live Drive, 32-year-old John thanked Ashley and said: “If that storyline hadn’t happened I would not be here. I’d be dead. That’s the reality of it. You have saved my life.”

John was struggling with suicidal thoughts in lockdown last year. After watching the friends and family’s reaction of character Kyle ending his life in the soap, it “hit home” and encouraged John to open up about their feelings and seek mental health support.

This was originally broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live Drive on Tuesday 19 January 2021

Click below, to watch the short video we filmed 

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p094k80k

If you, or someone you know needs help, you can find details about how to access support by searching for ‘BBC Action Line’ or go to www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Last year (2020) a hollyoaks suicide storyline saved my life, which involved Ashley Taylor Dawson who plays Darren in the soap. The BBC arranged for us both to meet so I could thank the person who stopped me from taking my own life, it was very overwhelming, yet a delight to actually thank the person who saved me!. 

You can watch the mini video that the BBC filmed here >>> https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p094k80k

This clip was originally broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live Drive on Tuesday 19 January 2021

Helplines below to help if your in need of support

Young suicide prevention society.

Phone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (9am to midnight, every day of the year)

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

Support and advice for people living with mental illness.

Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)

Website: www.rethink.org

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.

Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare

Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum

Website: www.sane.org.uk/support

Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.

Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

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Talking about mental health and how APEX Legends a game I play with a bunch of people who I met online, how gaming actually helps with mental health and distracts you! hear the gaming banter and the laughs we have, and grace shares with us how a machine gun sounds!!, haha pure class you absolute legend!!. 

If you are listening to this and you are struggling you're not alone and it's okay to talk, it is okay to cry, you are human, I cry every day and it does not make me any less than anything, you're a strong person!!. The mood is temporary!

If you’re experiencing mental health problems or need urgent support, there are people that can help. Please take a look at the following links:   Mind: https://mind.org.uk Samaritans: https://samaritans.org or call 116 123 (24 hours a day, free)

Papyrus suicide prevention charity -  0800 068 4141

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Due to the host - John Junior not feeling too great this week, we have no guest, but we have some exciting news to share with you all!. This is so exciting cannot wait!!!. 

Trip to the hospital this weekend, talking about anxiety, worry, and dread, mixed in with PS4 Apex Legends!, along with thanking the amazing gaming community for putting up with me when I'm in a terrible place and BIG NEWS!!!!

Charlie was quacking that much it gave everyone a headache, this episode is available also on youtube, the link is below

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If you’re experiencing mental health problems or need urgent support, there are people that can help. Please take a look at the following links:   Mind: https://mind.org.uk Samaritans: https://samaritans.org or call 116 123 (24 hours a day, free)  

Papyrus suicide prevention charity -  0800 068 4141 

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Ryan Armitage joins the crazy human John, and Charlie the teddy duck, yes he is stuffed talking plush, much cooler than ted!

Talking everything Mental Health including his story about his brother taking his own life and how Ryan gets through the highs and lows of life, his motivation is his family and the business he runs, do not drink while watching this podcast as it will end up down you!. It's full of banter, laughs, and quacking from charlie who is indeed the most entertaining stuffed teddy duck of all time!.

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Ryan's Instagram - Click here 

If you are struggling with your mental health or would like to talk please contact me, my details are below

If you’re experiencing mental health problems or need urgent support, there are people that can help.

Please take a look at the following links:

Mind: mind.org.uk

Samaritans: samaritans.org or call 116 123 (24 hours a day, free)

Papyrus suicide prevention: papyrus-uk.org 0800 068 4141

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We spoke about what we have been up too recently, also talking about my friend Jack Walton, he has brought out a journal called - THE BEST YOU JOURNAL - for more details click here - Jack Walton, also talking about our DBT for all campaign, if you dont know what DBT therapy is please listen to the podcast or be boring and google it :), you pick, I would listen to the podcast myself though haha. We shall catch up later this week take care, remember the mood is temporary, keep busy, you can do this!! 

We are talking about body image on social media, editing photos to look a certain way along with likes, comments on Instagram

Gabrielle's contact details are here so you can take a look at her posts about editing photos and how you cannot actually tell the difference I was so shocked! - www.instagram.com/gabriellesteberis 

Kirsty she has borderline personality disorder and compares herself to others on Instagram, she also struggled with her weight and now wants to help the world just be themselves because being you matters!.

If you want to talk to me you can message me, either on here or on Instagram, my contact details are on the page

Remember the mood is temporary and it always changes, you can do this, I have put useful contacts below, helplines.

Samartians - 116123

Switchboard - LGBTQ - 0300 330 0630

Mind Charity - 0300 123 3393

Domestic Violence Help 

https://www.womensaid.org.uk

Today we had some of our friends who came round to see us at our house, as I won't go out yet, hear all about it, and about tomorrows show with a photoshop expert and photographer with why people are so obsessed about editing their photos on social media and how it impacts your mental health.

If you are feeling low and want to talk, please reach out to me, or call samaritans on 116123

Your not alone, we are here for you, we reply to every message

Love J&C 

Zero Suicide Prevention 

Free Online Course

www.zerosuicidealliance.com

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