Mental Health (Part 2) - Think skin, think mental health

Trigger Warning: In this episode, there is mention of suicide and self-harm, which we appreciate may be disturbing for some listeners. Please listen at your own discretion.   You’re not alone. In this episode Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson are once again joined by Professor Anthony Bewley, a world authority on the link between the skin and the mind, to discuss the devastating statistics that show the impact skin conditions can have on mental health.  The reason you’re not alone? Whether it’s atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne or vitiligo (to name a few!), the stats all show alarmingly high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, discrimination and stigmatisation.   The trio are here to remind you...  Your feelings are valid and should be heard  Healthcare professionals can help  Don’t suffer in silence  Getting your skin condition under control is a huge part of improving your mental wellbeing.  Listen along to feel supported and represented.   Thank you to our kind sponsor AproDerm, who provide a range of emollients designed for the management of dry skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis.  Everyone’s skin is unique and what works for one person, may not work for another. That’s why AproDerm has developed the AproDerm Emollient Starter Pack. This pack contains all four of their emollients varying in their formulation, consistency and hydration, giving you the choice to find a routine that suits you.   Find out more here. IG: https://www.instagram.com/aproderm/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/AproDerm   We hope you find this podcast interesting and helpful. Please leave us a review or email [email protected] with any feedback on this episode or suggestions on dermatology topics that you would like to hear about in future podcasts.  The views expressed in this podcast are of Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson. Fontus Health has not influenced, participated, or been involved in the programme, materials, or delivery of educational content.