Episode 1: Social Connection and Wellbeing

This first episode of The Flip Side talks to experts about social connection in relation to mental wellbeing. We discuss a project model designed to connect those suffering any social isolation. How can academia, therapeutic services, research and lived experience practitioners come together to better understand the following questions...Why in 2020 are so many of us feeling isolated and alone? What can we do about this? and Who's responsibility is it?Host:Jess Gibson - local performing artist and workshop facilitator in Sheffield. Specialising in dance and theatre, Jess loves telling stories and getting creative about topics!Guests:Ellie Wildbore - Service user and Patient Ambassador in Medical Education and Research at Sheffield Health and Social Care Professor Martin Webber - Prof of Social Work at the University of YorkDr. Chris Wood - Art Therapist and lecturer with the Art Therapy Northern ProgrammeLinks:Connecting People Model:https://connectingpeople.net/Sage Sheffield:https://www.sagesheffield.org.uk/