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Get a Grip on Mental Health Podcast

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Talking all things mental health with Sally Buchanan-Hagen, Lived Experience Academic and BPAD Advocate; and Danielle Meenks, Mental Health Nurse 🎙️🧠✨

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Meet hosts Sally & Dan 🎙️ Sally became passionate about mental health education and awareness when she was diagnosed with BPAD as a young adult. Dan’s always been interested in mental health and is passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties ✨🤍

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38% of GP consultations in a typical week have a #mentalhealth component, while 72% of GPs report that mental health is the leading reason that patients present to be seen. hubs.li/Q02x1GSw0 #mentalhealthsystem #mentalhealthtreatment #mentalillness #anxiety #depression


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"Sometimes the medicine is listening." - Carl Rogers. We couldn't agree more! Happy #InternationalNursesDay to all health nurses in different sectors who listen with compassion. #ThankYouNurses


There are different types of stigmatising language when it comes to mental health conditions. In Episode 6 we unpack these language types and the impact they can have on people ✨ #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthpodcaat #stigma

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Language can perpetuate or combat stigma related to mental health. We discuss the relationship between language and stigma, and alternative language in our latest episode ✨ #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #stigma #getagrippodcast

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A broken bone set incorrectly gets worse w/ time. An infection treated w/ the wrong medicine gets worse w/ time. And trauma that is not validated & processed overtakes our life & personalty over time. Survivors know: it's not as simple as "time heals."


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Every behaviour is a form of communication. We need to look beneath it and seek to understand what is driving it. This behaviour does not occur in a vacuum. 🧠🌱

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🎙️Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theorises that we have five basic needs for mental health and wellbeing: physiological, safety, connection, esteem and self actualisation. In our new episode, we chat about each need and how you can support them for yourself and others ☀️✨

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You may have heard of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and wondered what it actually is. Maslow’s Hierarchy is referred to a lot in psychology and it outlines what we need to achieve overall health and wellbeing. We will unpack the hierarchy and why it’s important for mental health.☀️

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UPCOMING EPISODE 🎙️ We’re pretty good at recognising our physical needs like food and shelter but have you ever considered your needs for connection, self esteem and fulfilling your potential? In our upcoming episode we talk about this and more as we unpack Maslow’s Hierarchy ☀️

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While self stigma sucks, the good news is that there’s many strategies you can use to manage it ✨ #stigma #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthpodcast #getagriponmentalhealth #getagrippod

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Self stigma is a common experience for people who have a mental health condition.Unfortunately self stigma can have ongoing impacts on mental health. In Episode 4 we explore these further and also offer strategies to manage self stigma #stigma #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness

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Denmark is increasing mental health funding by 20%. Why? Because it will reduce mortality and increase life expectancy, productivity and social cohesion ⁦@JEChalmers⁩ ⁦@timpallas⁩ ⁦@Mark_Butler_MP⁩ ⁦@IngridStitt

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Mental health and the mind are complex systems, which can have 'tipping points': like climates, ecosystems or financial markets. This new theory has emerged from a global collaboration of experts, including Prof. @PatMcGorry and Prof. Barnaby Nelson. 🔗 bit.ly/3VWxpz4

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Stigma can be painful, but there are some things we can do to drown it out and focus on ourselves. We talk about these and more on Episode 4 ✨🤍 #selfstigma #stigma #mentalhealth #mentaldistress

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If you want to co-regulate with a dysregulated young person, we have to be calm in our own nervous system. If you practice self -care, our young people will benefit greatly from this. These are key tools for building attachment.🧠🌱


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I can’t see why people seem unable to believe both ‘this can harm some people’ and ‘this can be helpful and some people choose it’. You should never have to defend your medical choices!


🎙️New episode available: What is Self-Stigma? In this episode we chat all things #selfstigma and how we can combat self stigma related to #mentaldistress and #mentalillness open.spotify.com/episode/15suuA…


UPCOMING EPISODE 🎙️✨In our continuation of the stigma series, in Episode 4 we chat about self stigma and what you can do to combat it. Keep an eye out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🤍✨ #stigma #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealthpodcaat

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If we infused trauma informed,responsive approaches into our ed systems,this would help us understand the developing brain & the stress response system.We would be in a better place to support our young people deactivate these defensive manoeuvres that ensure their survival. 🧠🌱

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Research demonstrates that mental health literacy applied in school settings may be an effective approach to address these challenges in childhood & adolescence. Read the full scientific report here: hubs.li/Q02qwxW30


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