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CAMHS Talk
by East London NHS Foundation Trust
CAMHS Talk is hosted by the Luton and Bedfordshire Service User Participation Group in partnership with the Luton & Bedford Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team (CAMHS). This is one of the first podcast of its kind in the UK and we’re coming together to discuss, debate and challenge issues around child and adolescent mental health. This is a fabulous opportunity for you to come and listen to staff interviews, hear lively discussions between professionals, service users and their families and get first-hand information about what it’s like to come to CAMHS. We’ll also let you know about new service developments and give you a heads up on any events we’re running.
Episodes
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Episode 48 - Comedy for Coping
In this podcast our host Sassie is joined by young person Ash, to talk to the incredible comedians Dave Chawner and Juliette Burton, about how comedy has changed their mental health journey and the how the topic of mental health fits into comedy.
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Episode 47 - Coping without Structure in the Summer
In this episode, young people Suzie & Madie join host Marianne to explore how losing structure and routine during the summer break can impact well-being. Both Suzie and Madie use their personal experience with this to share useful advice that helped them create structure while making sure they…
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Episode 46 - Movement and Mental Health
Co-hosts Marianne and Molly are joined by young people and a dance movement psychotherapist to discuss this year’s mental health awareness theme: movement. They share the impact it has on their mental health and well-being, what barriers there are to accessing movement and how to overcome these,...
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Episode 45 - Living with ARFID
Co-hosts Aisling and Leah are joined by Talia and Paola who use their lived experience and clinical knowledge to share what it's like to have ARFID. They discuss the symptoms, diagnosis process and what support is out there for people with ARFID. it is so important to highlight this discussion...
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Episode 44 – Living with Dyspraxia
In this episode, young people Madie, Zoe & Zawad join trainee clinical psychologist Leighton and host Marianne, to deep dive into the topic of Dyspraxia. They share their unique experiences with discovering their diagnosis and take us on a personal journey of understanding how Dyspraxia affects...
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Episode 43 – Living Pride
In this podcast, our host Molly talks to young people Az and Ash, who are joined by CAMHS staff Sassie, Mack and Jay to reflect post-Pride month about what pride means to them. Listen in on the conversation as each person explores from their personal experience, their journey to PRIDE. Gender...
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Episode 42 – Talking about Self Harm and Scars
In this Podcast Marianne and Molly are joined by Young People Alex and Maiya, to discuss self harm, the misconceptions and how to take care of yourself. They are also joined by Bongi, a CAMHS nurse who offers their unique perspective. The podcast looks at defining self-harm in a subjective way…
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Episode 41 – Exam Stress during Exam Season
In this Podcast Molly and Marianne are joined by Young People Leah and Sharmin, to discuss exam stress and surrounding issues. Looking at their own experiences with exam seasons and their coping strategies, the CAMHS team and Young People explore available support, the importance of boundaries…
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Episode 40 – LGBTQ+ Safety & Resources
In this episode, we introduce Molly as a new host, joined by Ash, Mack, Jay and Sassie to discuss LGBTQ+ community safety. We highlight the importance of safe spaces and how to create an accessible and comfortable environment for LGBTQ+ people. We also share experiences of feeling supported,...
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Episode 39 – Autism in Females
Co-hosts Marianne and Kim are joined by three young people, Maddie, Sam and Zoe, with lived experience of autism to discuss the misconceptions of autism in females, experiences at school and tips on how to better support people with autism. They are also joined by Tyrone and Freya from the Mental...
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Episode 37- Learning to Cope with Exams
In this episode we meet Marianne, who will be sharing CAMHSTalk hosting duties alongside Niki and Aisling moving forward, and discuss everyone’s favourite thing… exams! Marianne and Aisling are joined by Molly and Shana to share their experiences of exams (before and after COVID), the importance…
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Episode 36- Living with Depression
Trigger warning: This episode explores depression and references suicide, please look after yourself and exercise self care when listening. In this episode, Niki and Aisling are joined by Keeley, Ashleigh, Jay and Shana to discuss depression. We talk about our experiences of depression and how it...
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Episode 35- Living with Dyslexia
In the latest edition of CAMHSTalk, Aisling is joined by Saskia, Shana and Kat to talk about dyslexia. We discuss what our dyslexia looks like, experiences of getting diagnosed and how it has impacted education. We also talk about all the things we are able to achieve as a result of our brain...
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Episode 34- Living With Anxiety
After a short break, we’re back! Join Niki, Chloe, Madie and Alex this episode for a conversation about living with anxiety. We discuss what anxiety is, what panic is, how it affects our lives and helpful ways to manage our anxiety.
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Episode 33 – User Participation and co-production
In the latest edition of our CAMHSTalk podcast Niki Scott, CAMHS Participation Lead is joined by Shana, Lucy, Safa and Molly for a discussion about participation and coproduction. In a bid to encourage other young people to get involved and have their say, our service users talk about the…
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Episode 32 – Music and Mental Health
Aisling, Sam and Shalhavit have worked together to develop a song and music video about mental health: Mental Obstacles Can Enlighten You. In this podcast, we explore the importance of sharing mental health support and information in a meaningful and relevant way and reflect on the process of…
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Episode 31 – Let’s talk about Dialectical Behavioural Therapy…
In this episode we explore Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, commonly known as DBT. We are joined by Sue Hollingsworth who discusses the therapy from a professional perspective, and Chloe who shares her insights as a young person who has experienced the therapy. We talk about what the therapy...
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Episode 30 – Summer of SEND in Central Bedfordshire
Councillor Sue Clark, Executive Member for Children, Families Schools, Sue Harrison, Director of Children’s services, Fiona Side, Head of 0-12 Family Service and Howard Hughes Active Lifestyles Manager discuss the range of exciting and unforgettable activities and adventures this summer holiday....
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Episode 28 – Digital Diagnosis and Neurodiversity
Professionals, parents and young people across Bedfordshire and Luton have joined forces to utilise their expertise and collaborate in the development of a co-produced 'Diagnosis Support Pack' - a one stop place for information, support, guidance in multi media format in the lead up to, or...
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Episode 29 – The effects of COVID on welbeing..
Join us for our third and final instalment in our series looking at the effects of COVID 19 and lockdown restrictions on the wellbeing of young people. Following our discussions with Professor Tamsin Ford and Doctor Uttom Choudhury, we ask the young people themselves about what it has been like…
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Episode 28 – Transitions
In this episode, Aisling was joined by Chloe, Molly, Freya and Lorna to discuss transitions. Freya and Lorna share their perspective as professionals in our Mental Health Support Teams, and Molly and Chloe share their own experiences as young people currently experiencing transition. We discuss…
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Episode 25- Co-production in Central Bedfordshire
In this CAMHSTalk Podcast, our Service User Participation Lead Niki Scott talks to Lydia Rosseter from Cambridgeshire Community Services, Lisa Leonard, head teacher of The Chiltern School and Marcia McKnight from Central Beds Council. We talk about how co-production enables, empowers and supports...
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Episode 24 – Bedford Borough summer of SEND
In this episode, Niki talks with Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum, Chief Education Officer Ben Pearson, Councillor James Valentine and our Local Offer Officer about the Summer of SEND. After a really challenging 16 months for families and young people, Bedford Borough have organised a fantastic...
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Episode 23 – The effects of lockdown on mental health. A discussion with Dr Uttom Chowdhury
The second in a three-part series discussing the effects of COVID 19 and lockdown restrictions on the wellbeing of young people. Aisling and Ava met Doctor Uttom Chowdhury, an expert consultant child and adolescent psychiatric who specialises in neurodevelopmental disorders and works at CAMHS. We...
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Episode 22 – The effects of lockdown on mental health. A discussion with Professor Tamsin Ford.
The first in a three-part series discussing the effects of COVID 19 and lockdown restrictions on the wellbeing of young people. As lockdown restrictions began to ease, hosts Aisling and Ava were joined by Professor Tamsin Ford, professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of...
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Episode 21 – Using virtual creative activities to manage mental health..
Throughout lockdown, Bedfordshire and Luton CAMHS have experimented with running groups virtually. One of the most successful formats has been virtual group creative sessions. These have built on the principles of art therapy and brought young people together to make art via Zoom. In this…
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Episode 20 – How we made our mental health film ‘Not Alone’..
In this episode, we talk about how some of our service users had the opportunity to work with IntoFilm, an organisation who ‘put film at the heart of the educational and personal development of children and young people.’ Over the course of 7 weeks, we attended film making workshops that taught…
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Episode 19 – The benefits of exercise on mental health
In this episode, Aisling is joined by professionals and young people to discuss the mental health benefits of physical exercise. We discuss the pressure to exercise in lockdown, some of the barriers to exercise we have encountered the past year and the pros and cons of the options that are...
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Episode 18 – Autism Spectrum Condition and anxiety- how to manage at Christmas
In this episode, Nikki and Aisling talk to Jay and Suzie - two of our service users about how Autism and anxiety can make the Christmas period difficult. Come and listen to Jay and Suzie share their thoughts and tips on how to manage and make Christmas fabulous..
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Episode 17 – Eating Disorders – How to manage Christmas (and other festivities with food)
Christmas is a time of celebration, a time where most families plan for weeks so that the two or three days of Christmas goes perfectly.. the perfect presents, perfect company and perfect food. Most of us look forward to this festive time, but for some, it's filled with fear and anxiety. In this...
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Episode 16 – Young South Asian Females Journey to Accessing Mental Health Services (part 3)
Welcome to part 3..! Cultural diversity and access to services is an issue that is high on the agenda for CAMHS and there is no better way of understanding the needs of the BAME community than hearing directly from the young people that have accessed the service. Today, we are privileged to have...
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Episode 16 – Young South Asian Females Journey to Accessing Mental Health Services (part 2)
In the second of this 3 part mini series, we continue the discussion.. Cultural diversity and access to services is an issue that is high on the agenda for CAMHS and there is no better way of understanding the needs of the BAME community than hearing directly from the young people that have...
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Episode 16 – Young South Asian Females Journey to Accessing Mental Health Services
Cultural diversity and access to services is an issue that is high on the agenda for CAMHS and there is no better way of understanding the needs of the BAME community than hearing directly from the young people that have accessed the service. Today, we are privileged to have four of our ex…
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Episode 15 – Returning to School after Lockdown..
So, the time has come to start to return to the 'new normal'. For many students, this is full of many unknowns that could be exciting and something to look forward to, however, for some, it may be an anxiety provoking time, leading to added stress and worry. In today's episode, we talk to two…
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Episode 14 – South Bedfordshire CAMHS service update during lockdown
Welcome back to CAMHSTalk,.. Today we’re continuing to explore how CAMHS delivers services during the COVID pandemic. Previously we spoke to Ross Truscott, General Manager of Bedford CAMHS about the service and some of the new developments - including self-referral and the new 24 hour crisis…
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Episode 13 – Lockdown, Mental Health and Social Media
In today’s episode, we’re continuing the conversation about mental health, lockdown and how to manage during this time.. There’s lots of information in the media about what we should and shouldn’t do.. we see statistics.. we’re given direction and advice.. sometimes it sounds clear to us, and...
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Episode 12 – Lockdown, Mental Health and Education
In this episode, we’re talking about mental health, lockdown and how to manage at this time. Lockdown has affected us all and as such, everyone’s daily life has been significantly affected. Our normal daily routines changed overnight and many of the things we took for granted are things we're...
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Episode 11 – Bedford CAMHS service update during lockdown
Now.. as we’re all aware, we’re living in strange times due to the COVID pandemic and this has brought some change to the services that are currently offered by Bedford CAMHS. In this episode, Nikki and I are talking to Ross Truscott, General Manager for Bedford CAMHS about the changes that have...
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Episode 10 – Let’s talk therapy dogs..
In this episode, we'll introduce you to Dr Charlotte Bolt and her co-therapist, Ruby (the dog!). this is a great opportunity to find out how animals can enhance treatment for some that struggle to manage with face to face therapy. Come listen as Dr Bolt takes us through how she and Ruby have...
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Episode 9 – Let’s Talk about CBT..
Today we talk about Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, more commonly known as CBT. In this episode we are so grateful to Gemma Douthwaite and Dr Charlotte Bolt who share their insights and demystify the inner workings of this treatment model. As always, we also have our service users, this week we have...
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Episode 8 (Part 2) – Uni Life and Mental Health
Welcome back to part 2 of Uni Life and Mental Health, come join us again as Mia, Roshni, Sam and Ocean continue to share their thoughts and insights about their first few months at University and about how they have managed everything from their mental health to relationships. They also give...
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Episode 8 (Part 1) – Uni Life and Mental Health
Come take a listen to four of our ex-service users, Mia, Roshni, Sam and Ocean share their thoughts and insights about their first few months at University and hear then talk about how they have managed everything from their mental health to relationships. They also give excellent advice on what…
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Episode 7 (Part 2) – How the Bedford Borough Early Help Team support ‘The Forgotten Population’
Let's rejoin the conversation and continue to hear about the SWITCH Program where Dawn Bere, Post 16 Personal Adviser & Enhanced Evidence-Based Practitioner and Christopher Allan – Early Help Professional at Bedford Borough talk with two of their service users, Georgia and Stephen about ‘The...
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Episode 7 (Part 1) – How the Bedford Borough Early Help Team support ‘The Forgotten Population’
Come listen to Dawn Bere, Post 16 Personal Adviser & Enhanced Evidence-Based Practitioner and Christopher Allan - Early Help Professional at Bedford Borough talk with two of their service users, Georgia and Stephen about 'The Forgotten Population' - young people who are not in education…
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We’re taking a short break over December..
Just to let you know that we're taking a short break over December so that we can support other ventures throughout December. Many of you may already know that December specifically can be a difficult time of year, so we clinicians that are involved with the podcast felt it important to divert…
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Episode 6 – What’s on offer in Bedford Borough for SEND children?
Navigating local support and services for children with special educational needs can be cumbersome and stressful. Come listen and learn all about the Bedford Borough Local Offer Service that works tirelessly to bring information about what's out there into one easy to access website. We discuss...
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A plea from us.. Do you use mental health apps?
A quick request from us at CAMHSTalk - do you use any mental health mobile phone or tablet apps? Which ones? how are they useful? would you recommend any specifically? We are going to do a podcast where we review mental health apps on the show and help you to decide which could be useful to you.…
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Episode 5 (Part 3) – Let’s discuss Men’s Mental Health
In part 3 we continue the discussions around the need for developing emotional language and where we can support this to happen. We also take a look at not making assumptions about the meaning of expressed emotions such as anger or withdrawal. In the discussion, we also explore generational…
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Episode 5 (Part 2) Let’s discuss Men’s Mental Health
In part 2 of this episode, we continue the discussion around men's mental health and talk about the difficulties that an autism spectrum condition can add to seeking support from others. We are so privileged to be able to hear first-hand from the panel about how difficult it is to seek out…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
CAMHS Talk is hosted by the Luton and Bedfordshire Service User Participation Group in partnership with the Luton & Bedford Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team (CAMHS). This is one of the first podcast of its kind in the UK and we’re coming together to discuss, debate and challenge issues around child and adolescent mental health. This is a fabulous opportunity for you to come and listen to staff interviews, hear lively discussions between professionals, service users and their families and get first-hand information about what it’s like to come to CAMHS. We’ll also let you know about new service developments and give you a heads up on any events we’re running.
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East London NHS Foundation Trust
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