FPA Positivity Podcast Episode 4: Gender and Mental Health (Our School Student Special)

Trigger Warning: Discussion of mental health, suicide and gender identity This is the fourth episode of Firth Park Academy's Positivity Podcast and an Our School Student Special, 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 gender and it's relation to mental health. We want to look at the ways gender impacts our mental health, the stereotypes surrounding it and what advice we can give to others who are struggling. 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)