It's All Mental

This season, we’ve covered all kinds of mental health misconceptions. Now In the season finale, we’re tackling the big question -  is the mental health system just broken? Andy Bell, Chief Executive at Centre for Mental Health joins Emily Evans, Deputy Chief Executive at Everyturn to talk about the mental health system as a whole. From it’s challenges and barriers, to the positive change that is t...

Can I lose my job for talking about mental health? | Episode 5, Season 1 of It’s All Mental podcast Listen to Leanne, Senior Employment Advisor at NHS Wirral Talking Therapies, Bhakti, Employment Advisor at NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies, and Victoria, Head of HR Business Partnering at Everyturn talk about what your rights at work are when it comes to mental health, how to ta...

Content/trigger warning: mention of suicide In this episode, Mandy, Head of Children and Young People at Everyturn, sits down with Pasha, Strategy and Development Director at Everyturn, to explore young people’s mental health. They discuss why today’s young people are more open about their mental health—and why that openness is such a positive step forward. At Everyturn, we know that talking about...

In this episode, Luke, Service Manager in our NHS 111 Initial Response Service chats to Kate, Head of Strategy and Communications at Everyturn, about some of the signs to look out for if someone is thinking of taking their life, how ask someone if they’re feeling suicidal, and what to do if they say yes. A conversation could be life-saving! It’s important to feel able to start a conversation with...

In this episode, Louise, Service Manager in one of our 24-hour specialist adult care services, and Adam, Chief Executive at Everyturn talk about schizophrenia, and the many misconceptions that often surround the condition. To find out more about nursing care services at Everyturn which help people with complex mental health issues to live well and independently in the community, visit our website...

How do I tell the difference between worry and anxiety? In this episode, Ciara, Service Lead at NHS Wirral Talking Therapies, and Martha, Community and Partnerships Manager at NHS Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Talking Therapies talk about all things anxiety. How do I tell the difference between worry and anxiety? Many of us will feel anxious at some point in our lives as it’s really common, and...

Let's myth-bust NHS Talking Therapies. In this episode, Emma, Service Manager at Nottingham and Nottinghamshire NHS Talking Therapies, Jayne, Clinical Lead at Bassetlaw NHS Talking Therapies, and Sharon, Clinical Lead at Nottingham and Nottinghamshire NHS Talking Therapies have a chat to myth-bust talking therapies. To find out more about NHS Talking Therapies at Everyturn, visit our website...

In this episode, Martha, Community and Partnerships Manager at Nottingham and Nottinghamshire NHS Talking Therapies chats to David and Melanie about ADHD. David talks about his experience with ADHD, the impact it can have on our mental health, and getting a diagnosis as an adult. Melanie has worked with neurodiversity for over 20 years, currently as a neurodiversity specialist, coach and advisor,...

In this episode, Alex, Head of Estates and Sustainability at Everyturn chats with Sam, Net Zero and Sustainability Lead here at Everyturn 🌍 Alex and Sam talk about our sustainability journey at Everyturn, as well as the connections between nature and mental health, and how sustainability can have a positive impact on everyone's wellbeing. Thank you for listening to It's All Mental , a p...

In this episode, Kate, Head of Marketing at Everyturn chats to Sean, Chief Executive of Positive News, all about how there are often many negative stories in the news, and how this can have an impact on our mental health. They also discuss ways we can still engage with the news if we want to be aware what is happening around the world and in our local areas, while also setting healthy boundaries,...

In this episode, Liam, Martha and Dan have a conversation about the ebbs and flows of mental health, and how everyone's journey to feeling better looks different. Content note: In this episode, we do talk about depression, anxiety, panic attacks, post-natal depression and post-natal anxiety.  Listen to episode 1 of It's All Mental podcast to hear Martha's experience with anxiety. Th...

In this episode, Adam chats to Julia about imposter syndrome and people-pleasing, and some of the reasons why we might struggle with feelings of self-doubt. Julia is the founder and director of People Science Consulting, specializing in coaching and development for organisations to develop their teams and leaders. Find out more about People Science Consulting Recommended resources from Julia: Choo...

In this episode, Sarah chats to Julie all about mindfulness! Julie is a CBT Therapist here at Everyturn, and also teaches mindfulness courses in our services. Tune in to find out what mindfulness is, how it can benefit our mental health, and how you can get started with adding mindfulness to your day. Recommended resources: Oxford Mindfulness Centre (Free, online group mindfulness sessions, and gu...

In this episode, Emily chats with Julie, personal trainer, owner and founder at Swann Fit.  Emily and Julie chat through Julie's own experience, along with advice and tips on motivation, finding what works for you, and making movement and exercise part of your daily life. To find out more about Swann Fit, visit: https://www.swannfit.co.uk/ Thank you for listening to It's All Mental , a p...

In this episode, Emily chats to Paul, Clinical Fitness National Lead at Nuffield Health. Paul and Emily talk about some of the ways movement and physical activity can benefit our mental health, and advice on how to get started. Nuffield Health are the UK's largest healthcare charity, with their purpose being to build a healthier nation. Find out more about Nuffield Health: https://www.nuffiel...

In this episode, Emily chats to Izzy from The Conservation Volunteers all about nature, and how it can benefit our mental health. Recommended reading from Izzy: - 'Reasons to stay alive' by Matt Haig The Conservation Volunteers bring people and communities together across the UK to work on creating, improving and caring for green spaces. Find out more about The Conservation Volunteers ⬇️...

In this episode, Joseph speaks to Monica and Emily all about his experience with eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR). What is EMDR? When a person experiences a traumatic event, it can be difficult for the brain to process information because of such strong overwhelming emotions experienced. EMDR works by helping the brain to process traumatic memories and file them away into the p...

In this episode, Jo chats to Yemi and Chris around taking care of your mental health as a parent. Listen to this episode to hear all about some of the common challenges parents face when it comes to their mental health, and ideas for where to find support. Recommended resources from Yemi: Family Lives https://www.familylives.org.uk/ Family Action https://www.family-action.org.uk/ Dad’s Unlimited –...

In this episode, Lizzy, Northumberland Recovery College Peer Support Worker chats to Sarah, Chief People Officer here at Everyturn. Lizzy and Sarah talk about why it's okay to fail, how we view failure, and tips and advice for how to cope with failure when it happens.  Thank you for listening to It's All Mental , a podcast by Everyturn Mental Health 🎙 Make sure to visit our Advice Hub ,...

Trigger/content warning: suicide In this episode, Mona, Principal Clinical Lead at Everyturn chats to Sarah, Chief People Officer here at Everyturn. Mona and Sarah talk about why it's important to talk about mental health, and tips and advice for what to do if you're worried about someone's mental health. Recommended resources from Mona: Samaritans NHS 111 NHS Talking Therapies at E...

In this episode, Kate Parkins, Head of Marketing and Comms at Everyturn, chats with Rob Hopkins! Rob is the co-founder of Transition Network, a movement of communities coming together to reimagine and rebuild our world. He is the author of several books including most recently, ‘From What Is to What If: unleashing the power of imagination to create the future we want’. Rob has spoken at TED Global...

In this episode, Kate, Head of Marketing and Comms here at Everyturn chats to Linda Aspey all about climate anxiety - what it is, how it can feel, and what you can do to not only cope better with it but how to speak to others about it. Linda is an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Coach with over 30 years experience, she is a fellow of the BACP, a certified carbon ambassador and climate...

In this episode, Jo and Yemi chat about how this time of year can be difficult for many. Yemi, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner here at Everyturn, talks us through how the festive season can sometimes bring about many pressures that may leave us feeling overwhelmed, worried, and low. Below are some services recommended by Yemi: Age UK (England) Information and support for older people. 0800 67...

In this episode, Scott, Peer Support Worker at Northumberland Recovery College speaks to Claire, Acting Chief Finance Officer here at Everyturn. Scott runs a perinatal mental health group for dads at Northumberland Recovery College. Scott and Claire talk about all things self care, and Scott's dedication to making time for his own self care among a busy schedule of work and being a parent. Th...

In this episode, Asher Craig , Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Bristol City Council, speaks to Adam Crampsie, Chief Executive at Everyturn about race inequalities in mental health for the black community, and what more we can all do to address this and see more representation in mental health care. Thank you for listening to It's All Mental , a podcast by Everyturn Mental Health 🎙 Make su...