The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive | The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive: Navigating the Labyrinth of NHS Mental Health Services. PEOPLE | In The Dark. In The Dark is run by an enthusiastic team of volunteers. Each of our events are lovingly put together in collaboration with some of the best radio producers in Britain and abroad. Our Permanent Team are: Nina Garthwaite (Director) Nina Garthwaite began her career working in television but has always harboured a love of radio. In 2010 she created In The Dark to open up a space where radio from around the world could be heard, enjoyed and discussed.
Connor Walsh Connor Walsh listens quite broadly to radio, mostly speech and mostly online. Sofia Saldanha Sofia Saldanha is an award winning radio composer. Ed Prosser Ed is an audio / video producer with a background in science. Leo Hornak Leo Hornak is an award-winning producer for Radio 4 News and the World Service. Jessie Levene Jessie is a freelance audio and multimedia producer who joined the In The Dark team in 2012. Benedikte Granvig Originally from Denmark, Benedikte has a background in Arabic and Cross-cultural studies. Ane Larsen. Patient Voices: Welcome to the Patient Voices programme. Mental health | Talk about mental illness. You don’t have to be an expert to talk about mental health.
If your friend had a broken leg, or he or she had just come out of hospital after an operation, you probably wouldn't think twice about asking how they were. Anyone can experience a mental health problem, so being able to talk about it is important to us all. You don't need to be an expert about mental health though. Sometimes, just doing the little things, like asking someone how they are, is all it takes to let someone know you're still thinking about them and make a big difference to how they're feeling. Our tips are available to help you start your conversation. There are lots of simple, everyday ways you can support someone who has a mental health problem. If your friend had a broken leg, or he or she had just come out of hospital after an operation, you probably wouldn’t think twice about asking how they were.
There are lots of simple, everyday ways you can support someone who has a mental health problem. Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust | Campaigns | Sharing Stories 2013. Men’s mental health can be a taboo subject. Masculinity, pride, peer pressure and social norms can all lend themselves culturally to an environment in which men, more so than women, can feel isolated, alone and unable to express concerns over their mental wellbeing. Phrases such as ‘man up’, ‘real men don’t cry’ and ‘big girls blouse’ have become societal norms which should be challenged.
Sharing stories Update, May 2015: We've been contacted by Mike Elmer, who's based in America and heard about the campaign. Let’s talk about MENtal health Throughout 2015, the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust membership campaign is focusing on men’s mental health and wellbeing: challenging perceptions, showcasing our services, highlighting available support and encouraging conversations. 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year.
There are some startling figures out there: Suicide is the single most common cause of death in men under 35.