'I think all voices are relevant, the more stories we hear the better...'

S01 Episode 09: Author Lydia Ruffles shares her views on mental health and openly talks about her own experiences with Bipolar Disorder, OCD and Panic Attacks. Lydia is the acclaimed author of 'The Taste of Blue Light' and 'Colour Me In'. She also writes and speaks on mental health and creativity for media including Guardian, Buzzfeed, Sunday Times, Metro, Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 2, BBC 5 Live and more. She is also currently studying for an MSc in Creative Arts and Mental Health. Hear Lydia’s views on the importance of using the right language to talk about mental health, the link between mental health and creativity and how she wrote her first novel from bed and hospital waiting rooms. This is Lydia's story and her personal journey. No judgement. No right or wrong. Cathy and Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to open up the conversation on mental health by sharing as many individual stories and experiences as possible.