Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | Claire McNaney & Eleanor Baggaley

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to suicide and mental health.Join us for an insightful conversation with Claire McNaney, the Programme Lead for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health at Gateshead. With a rich background as a Police Officer, Claire has dedicated her career to supporting those in crisis and advocating for mental health awareness.In this episode, Claire shares her journey from frontline policing to becoming a Wellbeing Champion, highlighting the importance of integrating lived experiences into mental health strategies. Discover how Claire's passion for mental health and her commitment to hearing diverse voices are driving change and reducing the impact of suicide in communities. Tune in to learn about the resources available and the power of open conversations in fostering hope and recovery.LINKS TO SUPPORT SERVICESIn crisis = 111 opt 2 - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/Shout – 85258 - https://giveusashout.org/get-help/Samaritans – 116 123 - https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/Papyrus Hopeline - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/If U Care Share - https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk/how-we-can-help/support-after-suicideHub of Hope - https://hubofhope.co.uk/