FPA Positivity Podcast Episode 1: How Are You?

Trigger Warning: Discussion of bereavement, mental health and suicide This is the first episode of Firth Park Academy's Positivity Podcast, where we aim to speak openly about mental health and the issues surrounding it. Mrs Arundel and Miss Tompkins explore the how, in society, mental health impacts on every aspect of life. We want to talk openly about our own mental health, the highs and lows of life and reduce the stigma, after all, what is 'normal' anyway?! In this particular episode, we explore the question 'How  are you?' with the aim to understand what is really meant by the question. We want to look at coping strategies for staff, students, parents and carers and explore the barriers we may face. If you would like any further help or support, here are some websites that may be helpful: https://sayit.org.uk/ (support LGBTQ+) https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ (Eating Disorders) https://www.cruse.org.uk/ (Bereavement Support) https://www.mind.org.uk/ (Mental Health Support) https://www.kooth.com/ (Young People's Anonymous Counselling Support) https://www.samaritans.org/ (24 Hour Support for Mental Health) https://youngminds.org.uk/ (Support for Young People) https://iaptsheffield.shsc.nhs.uk/ (Online self-referals to free counselling) https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/ (NHS resources for Mental Health)