Join Bry, Harry, Jack, and Oli for the final episode of our diagnosis series: My Diagnosis and me. This episode aims to address the relationship between diagnosis and service user and to debate what impact individuals have on their mental health. From identity and resources to limitations and stigma, the label given from a diagnosis plays a major role in somebody’s life, and we are here to tell you a bit about how our stories have played out. Join us as we discuss all this and more! Website - ht...
Apr 01, 2021•59 min
How do you get a diagnosis? What influences a diagnosis? What are the larger impacts a diagnosis can have on a service and a service user? Welcome back to the third episode of our diagnosis series: Service vs User. Bry and Oli welcome Dr Anne-Marie Houlder to the podcast to discuss the issues that can arise when there is friction between the service and the service user regarding diagnoses. Join us as we discuss all this and more! Website - https://associatedevelopmentsolutions.com/the-midlands-...
Mar 30, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 10
How do you get a diagnosis? What influences a diagnosis? What are the larger impacts a diagnosis can have on a service and a service user? In the third episode of our diagnosis series, Bry and Oli welcome Dr Anne-Marie Houlder to the podcast to discuss the issues that can arise when there is friction between the service and the service user regarding diagnoses. Join us as we discuss all this and more! Website - https://associatedevelopmentsolutions.com/the-midlands-young-advisors/ Twitter - @CYP...
Mar 25, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 9
How does the language around mental health affect how we understand it? What power does a diagnosis hold? What does it mean to have a diagnosis? Join us for part two of the podcast to discussing everything relating to the language around diagnoses. Bry and Oli are joined by a very special guest, with a wealth of mental health knowledge, and hope to dissect and debate how helpful language can be in the field of mental health. Join us as we discuss all this and more! Website - https://associatedev...
Mar 22, 2021•33 min
How does the language around mental health affect how we understand it? What power does a diagnosis hold? What does it mean to have a diagnosis? Bry and Oli are joined by a very special guest, with a wealth of mental health knowledge, to discuss everything relating to the language around diagnoses. Tune in now for part 1! Join us as we discuss all this and more! Website - https://associatedevelopmentsolutions.com/the-midlands-young-advisors/ Twitter - @CYPIAPTmidYAs Instagram - midlands_ya...
Mar 18, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 7
What is a Diagnosis (Part 2) How are diagnoses used within mental health? What are the benefits and barriers? What even is a diagnosis? We are excited to present the first episode of our March takeover: The Diagnosis series! Today, Oli and Bry are joined by two very special guests, Ann Cox and Cameron Shields, as they discuss the logistics of getting a diagnosis in the 21st century. Our guest wealth of experiences within CAMHS covers a variety of backgrounds, ranging from mental health nursing t...
Mar 08, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
How are diagnoses used within mental health? What are the benefits and barriers? What even is a diagnosis? We are excited to present the first episode of our March takeover: The Diagnosis series! Today, Oli and Bry are joined by two very special guests, Ann Cox and Cameron Shields, as they discuss the logistics of getting a diagnosis in the 21st century. Our guest wealth of experiences within CAMHS covers a variety of backgrounds, ranging from mental health nursing to psychiatry to enlighten us ...
Mar 04, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 5
What is Tiktok? is it good for our mental health? what are the benefits? On today's let get mental podcast Jack, Harry and special guess Charlotte discuss the app Tiktok, What are the positive and negative experiences of doing online content and what it's like being a creator on Tiktok. TRIGGER WARNING! Tik Tok users mentioned in podcast: @edenharv @carastewartx @char_rodigues @brierleysam FREEBRITNEY BLM Let's get's Mental Conference link : Evenbrite- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-get-men...
Feb 18, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 4
What is mad pride? Is it something to be celebrated? What are the benefits of living through a mental health illness? Join Oli, Abi and Bry as they discuss the Mad Pride movement, its history, and the positives and negatives of reclaiming the word 'mad'. They share their own thoughts and experiences with mental illness and how this influences their identity, and the beneficial skills they developed through the process of their recovery. But remember: "you're entirely bonkers, but i'll tell you a...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 3
What is Blue Monday? Are you experiencing the January Blues? Why does this happen? Join the Young Advisors as they debunk and discuss the terms Blue Monday and January Blues, and their origins. Oli, Jack and Bry also discuss their own tips for helping to support your own well-being throughout the start of the year. Links from podcast: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/blue-monday-2021-uk-why-today-b...
Jan 28, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Everybody feels emotions of anxiety, but what is it like to suffer from an anxiety disorder? How do the symptoms of anxiety differ between different people? Join the Young Advisors as they discuss all thing anxiety related, and share their own experiences with anxiety, as well as recommending useful tips such as journaling, grounding and mindfulness! Useful links: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ Join us as we discuss all this and more! Websit...
Jan 14, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The young advisors reflect on 2020 and discuss its impact on mental health and other aspects of daily life. They touch on how best to move forward in 2021, tips to keep well and briefly discuss teasers for the next LGM conference! Join us as we discuss all this and more! Website - https://associatedevelopmentsolutions.com/the-midlands-young-advisors/ Twitter - @CYPIAPTmidYAs Instagram - midlands_ya
Dec 31, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Is Christmas a good holiday? Can it cause eating disorders and put too much pressure on you to get everything done? This week on the Lets Get mental podcast, Archie, Tim, Harry and Jack discuss the effects of the Christmas period on mental and physical well-being , how will covid disrupt meeting families/friends and how to cope with Christmas day and the January blues of going back to work. Links mentioned in video: https://www.samaritans.org/ Join us as we discuss all this and more! Website - h...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Have you ever considered the effects personalised ads have on your mental and physical health? What can be done to reduce the impacts adverts can have on your self-esteem? This week on the Let's Get Mental Podcast, Abi, Jack, Bry and Archie discuss personalised adverts on social media and how these have an effect on our mental and physical health, as well as ways in which we can regain some control over what we consume online and tips for reminding ourselves to not believe everything we see on t...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 12
What is the black lives matter movement? Has media caused more harm than good when supporting? This week on the Lets Get mental podcast, Dave, Alysha, Harry and Oli discuss the movement of Black Lives Matter , what it means to them and what they think the necessary changes are to create a positive change in the UK and end racism. Join us as we discuss all this and more! Website - https://associatedevelopmentsolutions.com/the-midlands-young-advisors/ Twitter - @CYPIAPTmidYAs Instagram - midlands_...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Is Instagram bad for your mental well being? Can it cause eating disorders and people to self harm? Does it have a place in our lives? This week on the Lets Get mental podcast, Tim, Abi and Jack discuss the positive and negative side affects of using Instagram, what it can do to your mental/physical wellbeing and what the top tips are for looking after yourself when using the app. (TRIGGER WARNING) Join us as we discuss all this and more! Website - https://associatedevelopmentsolutions.com/the-m...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
What does getting moving-mean to us? How does this link to self-care? Why should you start getting moving to help your well-being? This week Molly, Jack and Bry discuss physical activity in the first episode in our self-care series. They share their own experiences with getting moving and how it helped them get through times in their lives, along with the challenges it can present. Links mentioned in podcast/ ttps://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ https://www.samaritans.org/ https://youngminds.o...
Nov 19, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The young advisors reflect on their thoughts, opinions and feelings about going into Lockdown 2.0, as well as taking a retrospective look at how the first lockdown effected their mental health. Join Harry, Oli, Molly and Bry as they share their perspectives from their varied localities and personal experiences. WARNING: may contain repeated reference to Mariah Carey Shout: https://giveusashout.org/ Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/ Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ Join us as we discus...
Nov 12, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 7
What is participation? Why should we have participation between adults and young people when shaping services? What are the benefits of having it? This week on the Lets Get mental podcast, Oli, Hanniya, Jack and Tim discuss how important participation dialogue between adults and young should be considered as equal, what are the best ways to incorporate participation? and what they feel makes good and bad participation . Join us as we discuss all this and more! Website - https://associatedevelopm...
Oct 29, 2020•53 min
How can we fight the stigma against mental health? What is the impact of stigma on people with mental health conditions? Why is it important to discuss stigma surrounding mental health? This week on the Lets Get mental podcast, Alysha, Archie, Tim and Jack discuss if any of them have felt stigmatised due to having a mental health diagnosis, how we can improve and educate more people to be aware of mental health issues? and what encourages these stereotypes . Join us as we discuss all this and mo...
Oct 22, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
How important is trust in services? How do you go about making authentic trusting relationships within CYP mental health services? What are the potential pitfalls and misconceptions surrounding establishing a relationship with a young person? This week on the Lets Get mental podcast, Bry, Harry and Oli discuss and share the importance of gaining trust when using mental health services, how dependent is it on the practitioner for their knowledge and guidance of establishing a care plan and suitab...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Is lockdown effecting mental health? Is this the new normal that were going to have to get use to? How can you help your own wellbeing and others? This week on the Lets Get mental podcast, Tim, Hanniya, Jack and Archie discuss and share their personal experiences in lockdown, what are the best ways to look after your mental health during it and how to prepare for a chance of a second one. Sites and links mentioned in this episode: https://www.samaritans.org/ Join us as we discuss all this and mo...
Oct 08, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Depression is something that most people will experience at least once in their life. What does depression symptoms look like? How can it effect your friends and family? What does the road to recovery look like and how to get help? This week on the Lets Get mental podcast, Bry Oli, Casey and Archie discuss and reflect on their personal experiences with depression, how it can effect others around you and the stigma surrounding it. Sites and links mentioned in this episode: https://www.samaritans....
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This year's exam cycle has been dramatically different to most - how has this effected young people's mental health and wellbeing? How many exams is too many? Learning from home: a success? This week on the Lets Get Mental podcast, Archie, Hanniya and Bry discuss and reflect on their thoughts experiences around GCSE and A level results days, and education through lockdown. Sites and links mentioned in this episode: https://www.childline.org.uk/ https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/education-mental-health-pra...
Sep 24, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Today podcast is a introduction to the young advisors telling you who and what we are. A podcast brought to you by the Midland's Young Advisors, aiming to reclaim the stigma around talking about Mental Health. We will be looking at everything Mental Health related - from current news to our personal learning and experiences of Mental Health Services. If you would like to get involved and shape our podcast please feel free to get in touch: Website - https://associatedevelopmentsolutions.com/the-m...
Sep 17, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
