006 | Mental Health in The Modern World with Nigel Cadman

From anxiety to depression, the world is seeing some of the highest rates of mental health issues it has ever seen. Dubbed a modern-day epidemic, what is causing such an impact on people's well-being, young and old? In this episode, Nigel Cadman, BACP-certified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, joins us at X+WHY offices to chat about the trends he's seeing as a professional, what impacts our mental health, and the ways we can take control of our lives back to surmount our own inner demons. Jump to...02:42 Understanding mental health and current trends09:06 Loneliness and the pandemic impact13:53 How your environment influences mental health21:55 Awareness and brain patterns27:47 The relationship we have with ourselves31:50 Seeing a therapist: What actually happens36:58 Grief, hardships and acknowledging unique experiences45:30 What qualifies as a mental health issue?50:50 Mental health struggles in kids and teens53:56 The relationship with lifestyle, sleep and diet01:00:35 What if someone is afraid to seek help?01:06:54 Differences in men & women01:11:22 The importance of talking01:18:01 How to support people struggling01:22:07 Why we need more male therapists01:28:27 Quick fixes vs sustainable changes01:32:19 Humanizing therapy & what happens behind the scenes01:37:27 Surprising benefits of online therapy01:41:03 Can you afford therapy? Nigel talks financesNigel Cadman is a BACP-certified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, based in Nantwich. He believes in taking a person-centred approach, valuing the power of building positive and safe relationships with his clients. Big on talk therapy, he offers counselling services face-to-face, online or by telephone. Find out more about his services and inquire about a free consultation. https://nigelcadman.com/ A New Table Podcast shines a light on local businesses operating in alignment with the values of regenerative, sustainable and conscious living — and the remarkable individuals who run them. Find out more: newtableproductions.com Follow us on: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok

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