Mental Health Day

It’s world mental health day tomorrow, so we have dedicated the entirety of today’s episode to discuss this important topic.The third annual mental health festival, sponsored by GibSams, has opened with a focus on the impact of technology on young people. We spoke to suicide prevention campaigner, Ian Russell, and GP Doctor Susie Davies, who are delivering workshops on combating phone addiction in young people.Meanwhile the GHA is organising a Mental Health Acceptance event at Casemates. The event will bring together the RGP, the Government's Wellbeing Team, the Fire and Rescue Service, the unions and charities. Health Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez stressed the need for the community to embrace how mental health affects people at work. GHA Director General Kevin McGee urged the public to visit the stalls tomorrow between midday and 5pm. Natasha Cerisola, representing the GHA, told us more.And the Mental Welfare Society also have an event looking at young people and mental health. Bring together Dr Karen Surridge, clinical psychologist; Dr Javier Quietero, consultant psychiatrist, and Mark Montovio, educationalist and therapeutic counsellor.  We talk to Conchita Triay, as well as service users Natasha Cottrell and Alexandra Perera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.