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I'm joined by Chloe from Papyrus this time. She talks about her time working at the charity, her interests in crochet and rollerskating, as well as the sitcom New Girl! Meanwhile, I get quizzed on my time taking the SPEAK training back in January.Papyrus is a young person's suicide prevention charity and run a confidential helpline known as the HopeLine which is open 24/7. They can be called on 0300 102 2470, emailed via pat@​papyrus-​uk.​org or you can text HOPE to 88247.Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

This time, I'm joined by Amelia from Sam's Student Talking Club who talks about her passions for powerlifting, quizzes, photography and collecting antique bibles. Sam's is a peer support groups that runs every other Thursday and is open to all students at the University of York. Amelia talks about how her mental health journey inspired her to study Psychology and how spending time in York's many green spaces regulates her wellbeing. Towards the end of the recording, I also know that I mistakenly say the phrase "every book is a bookshop" rather than "every shop is a bookshop" when referring to Hay-on-Wye, but I left it in anyway. Enjoy!Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

In this episode, we're joined by Jane and Katie from Leeds Mind. During our chat, they talked about how they were the first neurodivergent people they'd each met after their respective diagnoses, alongside their peer support sessions. We also discover their passions for musical theatre, TV and coffee shops, as well as who their favourite double acts are!Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

In this episode, we're joined by Robert, a freelance journalist and disability rights campaigner from North Yorkshire. During our chat, Robert discusses the links between neurodivergence and mental health, his own advocacy campaigns across the region, as well as his coverage of grassroots disability sport. We also learn that Robert enjoys going for runs to regulate his mental wellbeing, as long as the weather holds up!Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

In this episode, I'm joined by Suzy from the Buddhism and Meditation Society at the University of York, who discusses how she used Buddhism and Meditation as a means of coping with a series of sports injuries while studying. Alongside featuring an in-depth exploration of Buddhist philosophy, we also chat about our favourite biscuits and herbal teas. Enjoy!Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

In this episode, we meet James, our new host who discusses his background and experience of bereavement, offers some helpful services which are open if you need them over Christmas and New Year, as well as teasing podcasts for the upcoming year.Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

What is neurodiversity? how does it differ to personality and what are the things we can do to try understand and embrace our difference? These are just a couple of the questions that Chris tries to answer with Ben and Becky. Ben works on the ADHD pathway and Becky on the Autism pathway in CAMHS. This episode gives a real insight into the sort of things people who are neurodivergent may struggle with, but also the ways to try and manage these potential struggles and how they overlap with mental health. Like all of these videos its all about linking back to the potential support and resources so click the link to watch the full Youtube video and access different mental health resources. https://linkin.bio/survivinginthewild Enjoy  Bookmarks: 00:00 Start 00:08 What we are going to cover in the episode  00:10 What is neurodiversity? What is ADHD and ASD? 00:14 Neurodiversity vs personality 00:22 Neurodiversity overlapping with mental health  00:26 The world hindering vs the world helping  00:30 Why and why not a diagnosis? 00:37 Executive functioning and masking 00:40 Self diagnosis 00:47 Implementing strategies 00:53 How do Becky and Ben survive in the wild You can watch the full episode on youtube here Surviving In the wild - YouTube Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

In this crossover episode, we chat to Charlotte from St Leonard's Hospice all about depression and grief; the differences, where does the signs and symptoms, how to manage it and most importantly highlighting that grief is NOT a mental health condition.   Its hard to find reliable information about mental health on social media so this is why surviving in the wild exists! Go visit our Youtube Surviving In the wild - YouTube to see the video  of the episode or if you want to jump to different sections of the podcast you can see the time stamps below! Enjoy. Bookmarks 0 - Check in and who is Charlotte from St Leonard's 4 - Understanding low mod vs depression 1023 - Misconceptions of depression and medication? 1730 - Signs and symptoms 2130 - Grief is not a mental health condition!3043 - Attitudes to grief34 - Talking about death and how to help others42 - How to manage and how does Charlotte manage5620 - Final thoughtsGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Chris is joined by Kirsty and Emily from the Well being in Mind team who exist to support young people who have mental health struggles and to help them manage in a school environment. Why is school so hard and what is the impact when you already are struggling with your mental health? Is it the pressure? Is it in the environment, or something else? We try to answer these questions whilst also hearing anecdotes about how they all manage!Enjoy!Chapters;00:00 Start01:30 Check in 04:15 What are the Well Being in Mind teams08:00 Is school getting harder?15:00 Exams and expectation 19:00 How do they work with young people?24:00 Learning how to fail and not focusing on grades30:00 Anxiety vs social anxiety 38:15 How do Kirsty and Emily survive in the wild? 41:30 Final tips for surviving in schoolIf you are trying to find support click this link for support, services and resources across North Yorkshire and Humber. https://linkin.bio/survivinginthewildThis channel has been created with young people by York Mind, and has been funded the by North Yorkshire and Humber health and care partnership.Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

In this crossover episode, we chat to Alex from CAMHS all about anxiety; why we get it, where does it come from, how to manage it and everything in between! Alex is a Senior Children's Wellbeing Practitioner who featured in Season 1 Episode 8 of chat chit, where you can go back and listen to a bit more about what he does to manage his own mental health.  Its hard to find reliable information about mental health on social media so this is why surviving in the wild exists! Go visit our youtube Surviving In the wild - YouTube to see the video  of the episode or if you want to jump to different sections of the podcast you can see the time stamps below! Enjoy. Bookmarks0 – Who is Alex?5:40 – Understanding anxiety in the brain and where it comes from13 - Why we experience anxiety differently... our bodies fire alarm!20 - Physical symptoms26 - Avoidance of anxiety, does it help? 30 -  What is habituation?33 - How Alex would work with a person struggling with anxiety37:40 – Practicing skills43 - Why breathing helps!50 -  Grounding technique 58 - How does Alex survive in the wild?Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

We thought the place to start with Surviving in the wild would be first to discuss the issues around the stigma of mental health and why people don't reach out. Firstly you ought to know you can watch all the videos of the project on hour youtube channel Surviving In the wild - YouTube Stigma then; Why do we feel it? How does it feel? Do people feel it differently? Liam and Ben will be joining me to answer all of these questions. Both cocreation and engagement dabblers, they will be joining me (chris) to spit some facts and obscure metaphors around mental health and reaching out in this fundamentally odd first episode. See the bookmarks below if you want to jump to different sections of the episode. Enjoy. Minutes;2 – What is stigma? 7 – What is intersectionality and how stigma impacts people differently?13 - Self stigma and feeling like a burden 1940 Is mental health talked about now more than ever before?26 – How do we actually look after our mental health? 3520 – Can we reframe stigma.....no?3850 – Employment stigma when you are struggling.4130 – Who did you first reach out to?46 – Ask twice53 – What if you aren’t ready to reach out? 58 – Odd blokes with odd metaphors Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

This episode is all about the trials and tribulations of fundraising. It is split into 3 parts where you can jump to specific selections below based off the bookmarks.Part 1 00:45 - 29:00 Nic and where to start when fundraising and all its trials and tribulationsPart 2 00:29-1:03 Chris and Josh run the great north run for York Mind and talk about Jorvik cityPart 3 1:03-1:32:30 Gravesy does an ironman. Matty's fat lad continues with a new task at hand.In this special episode of chat chit, Chris talks to 3 different people who have all had their own unique experience of fundraising and the challenges of it. Fundraising can give purpose, it can create community and it can help support your charities that are dear to your heart. Listen along to hear some waffle and insight from these very special guests. Below you can find the links to all of their current efforts and how else to get involved with supporting your local York Mind. Enjoy.Chris and Josh run the great north run just giving page Jorvik City Facebook pageJorvik Cities next game vs Bishopthorpe (Sunday 31st August)- 10am Rufforth Playing fields- 6pm charity quiz at the Cross Keys pubMatty graves does iron man for Mind Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

After 60 episodes of chat chit where I have had had endless conversations with fantastic people, I (Chris) am leaving York Mind and therefore chat chit. In this episode I have pulled together some of my favorite conversations, some of the weirder conversations and some of my favorite pieces of advice that have been given over the years. Chat chit will still continue just without me as the host aswell as all the other parts of the project. You may also hear me with the mini series of surviving in the wild where we talk about different aspects of mental health with clinicians and proffessionals with lived experience, so tune in there. A massive thank you to all who have featured on the podcast as it wouldnt have been possible without all those people being so honest, open and genuine about their mental health experiences. Most of all thank you to all of you who have tuned in for a heck of a lot of chit chat. I hope it has helped in one way or another and that you know after listening that whoever you are, you deserve the support and you deserve to get better. I know it doesnt feel like it all the time but it can, you just have to find the thing that works for you, and trust me i'm still working that out too.Take care, Chris Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

In this episode, Chris talks to Holly and we cover a variety of things from grief and self harm to relationship counselling and Ann Summers. This episode has a number of fantastic takeaways but what I think is most important in this episode is the importance of self love and self care. We know them phrases are thrown about abit but we really get to grips with Hollys journey of self love and how it has impacted her mental health. Big thank you to Holly for being so open and honest and joining me on this episode of chat chit. Jump to different sections of the podcast below.Enjoy.Minutes0-3 Check in 3-8 Noticing self harm 830-11 Counselling as an outlet13:30 - 2350 - Why relationship counselling? An Ann Summers impetus23:50-30:30 - Being self counscious and appreciating ourselves30:30- 37 - All about that self care37-46 Dating apps and communication 46 - Other ways to manage and final question Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Liam and I have had a strangely similar life and the crossovers started to get a bit freaky at times. Even though our stories of mental health do run parallel to one another, the way we understand it and how we learn from our struggles keeps changing and adapting. This is one of the key things we hear from Liam in this podcast where ho he understands is mental health has evolved and changed and likewise the ways he manages it. Liam is the head of cocreation for Tees Esk Wear Valley and talks all about the value of listening to peoples stories and from this it helps to inform and improve services. An absolute pleasure to have him on the podcast and to hear about what he has gone through and overcome. Enjoy. Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Every year the University of York and Lancaster University lock horns in the battle of the Roses. This year, they have partnered with York Mind to raise awareness of the mental health struggles and fundraise for the charity. In this episode of chat chit, I (Chris) welcome TJ on to the pod. TJ is the sports officer at the University of York and talks to us all about her mental health struggles alongside her experience of stigma, the positive impact of sport on her mental health and where the Roses partnership came from. We talk about the differing ways stigma manifests in India vs England and how it was for her moving to the UK at 17 for University. We talk cricket, community and the positive impact sport can have alongside ways people can manage with their mental health. TJ sets an example to us all with her sincerity and candor when it comes to talking openly about her experiences and is part of the reason why the Roses partnership with York Mind exists this year. Below are the ways you can donate to York Mind as well to the blog post about TJ's journey. Enjoy. Minutes 0 - Check in, hearing diverse vices and why we are doing the podcast6:40 - Understanding mental health and societal differences14 - Reaching out, greater acceptance and the contrast in India25:50 - Why York Mind and the Roses partnership and different levels of support34:30 -  The power of support, community and connection 40:30 - How else TJ manages and finding your inner child 49 - Final piece of advice and check out.Donate - Donation amount - JustGiving - Donate to York Mind TJ’s story: Sport and my mental health | University of York Students' UnionGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Where we have been and how far we have come is so important when we are trying to understand our mental health. Acknowledging the hard times is so important, because it gives us chance to see the steps we have taken to try get better and feel happier. That's one thing that Sam does in this podcast. Would he ever have thought he was able to go to Norway when he struggling with his mental health? Probably not, but he did manage to and he talks us through how he did it. A kind and soul who just wants to do right by others, Sam talks us through his mental health and its relationship to his Autism, amongst other things like the barriers he has faced and how he understands ways to deal with them.We talk football, school, masking alongside hearing how he made Chris McCausland laugh. It was a pleasure to have him on a talk about his experiences. Enjoy.Minutes 0  -  Huddersfield town football club and check in 6:18 - Safe space in school, bullying and the relief of covid13:15  - Support outside school and disability football23:08 - Understanding autism and masking 31:20 -  Conquering Norway and the learning the boundaries for himself43:20 - Getting off social media and overstimulation 48 - Purpose through helping others and comedic timing with Chris McCausland55 - Final piece of advice Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Well o well, here we are again! I know we go off topic on chat chit but it got a little bit silly in this episode, where we had to genuinely chop out about half an hours worth of traveling chat about Korea. Let us know if you want to hear this absolute shenanigans. Anyways, this podcast features the lovely Roxanne and all about her and her story. From understanding the addiction of a family member to grief and loss, we get an insight on how Roxanne manages with her mental health and the passing of her dad. She has such a matter of fact and positive outlook on how we deal with grief and it was a breath of fresh air to hear her way of living even through some of the saddest of times She has set up @LifeafterDad to help other young people learn and find hope in what she went through especially when conversations about death are awkward and tricky. Amongst her story we talk modern family, Pilates at university amongst other drivel. Enjoy.Minutes0 - Black friday, capitalism and tv's in the bath 4:10 - Check in, starting to understand grief and perception of counsellors 12:55 - Losing your dad, in a bubble, and covid funerals 24:07 - School support and how to a talk to a friend who is grieving30:04 - Life after dad, why we shouldn't shy away from death and the taboo 37 - Managing the big occasions and airplanes45:16 - Day to day managing and friends in the same situation 53 - Regulating through modern family and escaping reality 58:24 - Self care, exercise and pilates outside of the bubble of university 1:03:02 - Final piece of advice and check outGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Trigger warning - We do mention suicide between minutes 10:30 to 23.What is the buzzer game I hear you ask! Well in this episode of chat chit we see whether you can have a serious conversation about mental health alongside chatting about who your first tv crush was. Every 20 minutes an alarm will go off and we will answer a completely random and unrelated question.We welcome Elliot who is the area lead for Andy's man club to talk about his journey of mental health. From early life and moving south to emotive music and fantasy football. We weave all sorts of tangents to try and show you that having serious conversations about mental health doesn't have to always be so serious. I dont quite believe that Elliot is 22 after learning everything that has gone on in his life over the last 10 years, but nether the less we get some fantastic insight into his story and the great work he is doing now with Andy mans club. Do we sometimes overcomplicate mental health? Are certain people on social media detrimental to male mental health? Who was your first tv crush?What's your go to takeaway order? These a just a few of the questions we try to answer in this episode of chat chit  Enjoy.In the episode.... Minutes0-10 Explaining the buzzer gam, fantastic football and forgetting to do a check in10-23:40 Early life, moving south and the spiral of Elliot's mental health  23 - 26 1st Buzzer - If you were in a room with everyone you had ever met, who would you go up to to say hello to first?26 - 41:20 Elliot's first Andy's man club and the kindness of a stranger41:20- 43:10  2nd Buzzer - Who was your first celebrity crush?43:20- 51:50   What helps you? Who do you surround yourself with and eclectic music51:50-1:02:00  Social media and male role models 1:02:00 - 1:09:30 3rd Buzzer - Who is your real world superhero and what is your go to cuisine for a takeaway?1:09:30 - End Final question and check out Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Firstly if you are reading this then thank you for being a follower and supporter of this podcast, the more people that listen, the more we can help. So please share follow and like etc etc  (all them things people say that we forget to). We went a little more informal this year and decided to take chat chit on the road,  or should I say on the rails. We spent the afternoon in York railway station asking people for tips for managing their mental health in the Christmas period. There are some fantastic insights from people in this episode aswell as some laughs talking about some christmassy things. From crocheting to watching spiderman, there are all sorts of tips and ways people manage and things like to do in the Christmas period to help their mental health.I hope you all have a lovely and restful Christmas and we will see you in the New year for the second half of Season 3! EnjoyGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

I can see the benefit of having a mental health nurse having such a calming voice. I think its a pretty good benefit when you are doing a podcast on mental health aswell. No i'm not talking about me, i'm talking about Nathan, this weeks guest on chat chit. Eloquence and calmness is personified in this guy where we cover a whole host of things from panic attacks and university to books that have helped and "RMDJ". What is RMDJ I here you ask....well you'll have to go listen to the podcast to find out. We also get an insight for the first time into what EMDR is as a form of therapy, as well as covering topics like schizophrenia, sleep, medication and hip hop music. See below what goes on in the episode if you want to jump to a particular section! Enjoy.0-3 Check in 3-10 Anxiety panic attatcks and changing the approach10-17 university and changing the approach17-21 Reading and RMDJ21:20-25 EMDR therapy 25:30 - 30:30 - Mental health nursing and Schizophrenia30:30-40 Nightmares, Sleep and the cycles of life40-46 Finding solutions vs Sitting in the mud4630-51 Do you like music? 52 - End Final piece of advice and check outGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

We start with James blunt and end with Linda McCartney Sausages but what we have as the filling for this taste sensation of an episode, is a selection box of insight and advice on managing and understanding our mental health.In this episode we chat to Emily who is well versed to being in front of a microphone and she lets us in on her mental health journey, from understanding what anxiety even is to struggling with body dysmorphia. Along the way in this episode we understand the struggles of being an "adult" in your 20s when you are trying to find your place in the world. What we come to understand is the way that video journaling and yoga amongst other things has allowed Em to understand who she wants to be and how she manages her mental health. Enjoy!Minutes :1-8         Check in James Blunt and the c word8-14       Understanding anxiety and counselling14-19       Growing up, divorce and confusion with teddy bear meetings19- 30      Personal vlogs, the past present and future and the 24 hour rule of thinking31- 47       University, struggling in your 20s and how the hell do you make friends?47-58       Disordered eating, body dysmorphia and social media comparison5820       Check out Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

It's not easy doing the podcast. With so many out there, we think it probably comes naturally to people to be able to talk about their experiences into a microphone with the world to hear and 2 and a half years ago when I met Beth I think she would probably say that she would've never come on the podcast. However in this latest episode we speak to Beth all about her journey, from self esteem and school, to relationships, self destructive behavior and the ways she has come out the other side. Beth is the social media and marketing guru who keeps us all on the straight and narrow at York Mind and has now branched out into not just creating her pieces of artwork for the charity but for businesses and beyond. We get a very honest account of what it is like to grow up with lots of pressures and Beth gives us some fantastic pieces of knowledge on ways we can manage and why we should get the help for ourselvesFind all Beth's work @BethJCreate on Instagram! Minutes 1-4 Check in 4-10 Understanding school, self esteem and relationships 11-14 The support and medication 14-20 Self destructive behaviour 21-27 Fitness journey and coaching 27-34 Creative coping and purpose35 - End Rockbottom, understanding it and check outsGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

In this special episode of the podcast we are joined by Imam Ammar Sacha who is the 23 year old Imam at York Mosque. We cover a fair chunk of things in this episode from mental health stigma to what teachings are in scripture about mental health. Alongside this we talk about societal perceptions of Islam and the impact of the riots on the community. We also answer a number of questions that were kindly sent into us by members of York Mosque where we cover self harm, intrusive thoughts and Wudu. This episode was informative, interesting and a down right pleasure to record where you can see what we cover at different parts of the podcast below. Enjoy. Minutes:1-5 Check in and introductions 6-12 Perceptions of mental health in the Muslim community and stigma 12-16 Scripture, sermans and supporting yourself 16 -24 Perceptions of islam and the impact of the recent riots24-33 Lack of faith vs mental health and Ammar's experiences33-40 Questions answered41-46 Ways Ammar manages his mental health 48-End More about the mosque and check out Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

If you aren't tempted to listen to this episode based on the title then I have failed. In this episode we chat to Ben. We chat about some big names in this episode but what we also talk about is how Ben has come to understand dealing with his anxiety and other aspects of his mental health. From counselling to having that "feeling sorry for yourself pizza" we truly go off on many an off road and go back to the roots of the podcast and chat utter chit.Minutes 0 - 4:45 - Peanut butter sandwich check in 5 - 17     - School, panic and the simple things17 - 24    - Disassociation and curiosity 25 - 33  - Counselling during covid, sourdough bread and Brooklyn 99 33 - 43  - Costa Rican Ambassador, alcohol and the chat chit playlist43 - Accumulator challenge and Mental elf Enjoy Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

3 years in a row we have now recorded an episode of chat chit on the hottest day of the year. This didnt stop us from having a great laugh recording this chaos though. In this episode we have lovely representatives from the Mental health advisory group "Nothing about us without us". The group exists to improve mental health for young people across the whole of the Integrated care system, where alongside understanding what the priorities of the group are, we learn the benefits of coproduction not only to the creation and improvement of services but how getting involved individually has positively impacted their mental health. These lot work tirelessly to better the system for their peers and you can hear the passion in the way they talk. We start by talking about about formation of the group and then how they all got involved. We talk about the challenges faced by the group alongside some of their favorite moments and finally get down to the crux of what they would like to change about the system. Enjoy. If you are 10-25 and want to get involved with bettering mental health for young people in the Humber and North Yorkshire then you can get involved by seeing more about the group here Nothing about us without us | Yormind or you can email [email protected] Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

I'm going to say it, I think this is the most heartwarming episode of chat chit yet. In this episode we get some of the best storytelling and anecdotes that we have heard yet on the podcast, where every story comes with a different way Phil has learnt to understand his mental health, his Aspergers and the loss of his dad.This episode takes a bit of a longer format because we really get to grips with all aspects of Phil growing up and becoming the absolutely outstanding guy he is today. From his diagnosis of Aspergers in primary school and how we understood it throughout his education and beyond. Aspergers is now more commonly know as ASD(Autism Spectrum Disorder) but we refer to it as Aspergers because that's how Phil understands it.We do cover in quite a lot of detail the loss of Phil's father so if this is something that make trigger you then please be aware of it when listening. I do highlight it when we get to that part of the podcast so don't worry you get a heads up. From pencil sharpening to commentating, Phil guides us through gaining greater independence and his journey through the world. Enjoy. Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

We shake things up in this episode and you will experience an unfiltered unedited version of the podcast where we welcome a number of fantastic guests to give their insights on the ups and downs of the theatre industry and what part it has to play actors mental health. We are joined by ;Tasha - S1E1 who invited us on to do Chat chit Live as part of the Theatre royal takeoverMatt Harper Hardcastle - The CEO and artistic director of Next Door but one Theatre Company Next Door But One/ Queatre | YormindMartin Barrass - Star of stage, screen and radio for over 30 years They all come with a different perspective when it comes to mental health and the theatre industry but what we come to know is a range of ways to manage aswell as some juicy anecdotes from over the years. From rejection to reviews, auditions to lifestyle we cover so much of what encompasses the theatre industry and how it needs to adapt to provide greater opportunity for both a wider and more diverse sect of society to access the arts . EnjoyGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

It's our first service episode of the season where we welcome our lovely friends from the Rose Project at Kyra. In this episode we get a little bit of a look in to how there 18-25 Womens project runs and why you might want to get involved. You may hear some familiar voices from the podcast where Christina and Ciara from season 1 feature to talk about their experiences of accessing a different service to that of counselling or more clinical support. If you want to learn abit more about the rose project you can listen to the episode or visit Yormind via this link. Kyra Women's Project (18+) | YormindEnjoy. Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

We are back and kicking off season 3 in the middle of Mental health awareness week with a podcast where we maybe go off topic and talk a bit too much about climbing and getting into mother nature...In this episode of Chat chit Chris talks to Luke who talks about the loss of his mother the other things that began to make his mental health spiral. Luke tried a number of things to help his mental health but ultimately a period of time during covid allowed him to change his perspective on his life and change the trajectory he was on. He is a very impressive guy and has started a mental health social called "Chalking helps" to allow a space where like minded people can come together to climb and connect. Below is a run down of different parts of the podcast but what we learn is that movement and adventure in the big outdoors are two crucial things that help him manage his mental health. Enjoy Minutes1-5 Check in 5-11 The background and university stresses13- 21 Grief and understanding loss21- 27:30  The positives out of covidTEA27:30- 33 Climbing and chalking helps 33:15 - 42 The things that helps us (nature, camping, walking, waffling)42:15 - 45 The metaphor of mental health 45 - Final Question -What would you tell yourself now?Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

We know that Christmas can be a particularly tough time for people who may struggle with their mental health; from masking at social events to feeling guilty when we do experience them glimmers of fun and enjoyment. This links very closely to those who have experienced loss and why this Christmas special focuses on how to support others and yourself through the festive season(and other significant dates) when you have experienced bereavement in the family. We welcome Jo, the founder of BCSY (Bereaved Children Support York) on to the podcast to discuss both her experiences of losing her husband and her sons father as well as the charity she set up. On this episode, amongst talking about our favourite Christmas songs and traditions, we chat about how to manage expectations around Christmas and the communication and honesty that is essential when you've lost a close family member. Whether you are a parent trying to support your family through the festive season or a young person trying to understand the loss and bereavement you are going through, this episode of chat chit gives some gems of advice of how to best deal with significant dates and the Christmas season.EnjoyThat is it for chat chit for season 2 but we will be back sometime in the spring to chat a little bit more for season 3.Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

You may have heard in episode 18 that we did a podcast with Mike from changing lives about addiction and the impacts of drugs and alcohol. In this episode we focus on a different type of addiction and the impact gambling can have on your mental health. My friend Ryan or "Coombsy" joins me on this episode of chat chit to discuss his gambling addiction and his mental health. We discuss Gambling and mental health in tandem and how there is a bit of a chicken and the egg complex when it comes to his story where both became intertwined with each other. From being a serial liar to chasing the wins, we hear about how Ryan has now learnt to manage his addiction and the advice he gives to people who might be struggling with the same thing. He talks about the help he got and how he stays well now. Amongst discussing the larger topics around the stigma of addiction, we hear how stays busy now and give himself purpose through his passions of football and his agency "Inter Sport Management UK" I have known Ryan since I was 11 and it was great to have him come on a talk so honestly about what he went through because it is certainly not an easy topic to be so open about. A top bloke with a big heart and that certainly comes across in the episode.EnjoyIf you are worried about your Gambling then you can visit GamCare - The leading provider of support for anyone affected by problem gambling in Great BritainGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

We are back with another episode of chat chit and in this one we chat to Emily about her experiences. Emily is one of the York Mind Young person steering group and initially when we first started releasing the podcast she had no desire to speak about her mental health on a podcast. 18 months on and talking and being open about her experiences about what she has been through is a key thing that helps her maintain her mental health. From trying to understand her diagnosis’s to recognizing the how medication can act as a crutch for her mental health, we go through Emily's story and see how far she has come. Enjoy.Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Now if you have listened to the podcast for long enough, you will know that we try to focus on the ways that people manage and help themselves to improve their mental health but what about the things that may negatively impact us?In this episode I speak to the absolute legend that is Mike from Changing lives (Change grow live are the new Alcohol and drug use service in York).We have an open and honest conversation about the impact of certain substances and how they may impact our mental health including some personal anecdotes. We are not trying to scare anyone into never touching alcohol ever again, but what we did want to do is highlight some ways that you can perhaps reduce your consumption or get support with your drug or alcohol usage. We focus predominantly on alcohol and marijuana, but what we also talk about is how different drugs come with different hangovers and how they can act as con men. Whether you are using drugs or alcohol as a way to mask and try ignore something that might be going on with your mental health, or you just want to cut down a bit, this episode gives you a way in to start understanding how you may be able to start talking about it.EnjoyGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

It may feel  sometimes like managing your mental health and trying to go to work aren't exactly the most compatible things. For me(Chris), I have always struggled to stay in a job long term because of the impact of stress and a full time job on my mental health.So in this episode we interview Vicky and Mark who work at York Mind to try support people and businesses to make workplace wellbeing at the forefront of employers minds. We hear about their lived experience of what helps them individually in the workplace, as well as absolutely key advice about how we can keep ourselves healthy at work. Some more unusual anecdotes about fish and the Teletubbies creep into this episode, but it doesn't take away from their insight. They also talk about York Mind has to offer in terms of training and the new "Knowledge hub" which has been created so that employers have access to information and resources to help their employees through creating  a mentally healthy work environment.You can sign up to it here York Mind - Knowledge Hub or by contacting [email protected] us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

I promise I'm not even trying to come up with weird names for podcast episodes now, they just fall out my brain.Anyways, welcome back to chat chit and on this episode we have the lovely Beth on the podcast. In this episode we touch on soooo much, it felt like we could've done a 3 parts to this episode, but that's probably because we kept getting distracted and started reminiscing about Sheffield university. Whether you are going to the University of Sheffield or not, this episode covers moving to university and trying to manage anxiety to finding out who you are as a person. We also talk about her dealing with bereavement of a both a close friend and family member. Beth shifted careers and is now a trainee counsellor at 1-2-1 counselling and talks how the impact of her own mental health impacted the change of direction to becoming a counsellor. We talk through all the ways Beth manages and learn more about the benefits of Hula hooping to Chaka Khan....I really enjoyed recording this episode and I hope you feel the same hearing it back.Enjoy.Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Look at you you lucky person being treated to a bonus episode of chat chit. In this episode I have teamed up with Richard from Cornwall Mind to produce a collaboration podcast on the trials and tribulations of producing a mental health podcast. Cornwall Mind produce "A space to speak your mind" which is a radio show and podcast that has been going for over 4 years now. It has been produced by people with lived experience as part of one of their well being groups. In this episode we talk about some of our favourite moments  producing the podcasts and some of the things that we find a little bit harder. If you are listening to this then you obviously know where to find chat chit but if you want to hear other episodes of a "a space to speak your mind" you can find it here. A space to speak your mindEnjoy Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

 I must start by apologizing because yes, the episodes of chat chit are now going out every 3/4 weeks rather than every two. You'll just have to check out some of the episodes you haven't listened to yet. In this Episode we chat to 121 counselling's Holly. Holly talks about her lived experience of having anorexia nervosa and also how she tries to manage her anxiety and transitions through school. We talk about the way that her struggles have influenced the work she does today with 121 counselling and the work she wants to pursue in the future. These things have given Holly her "purpose" and because of this, alongside eating the same breakfast every day(Granola, Yoghurt and a kiwi), Holly is in a much better place.  She is such a kind soul and through the work she does, just wants to give back to other people who may need the support.Enjoy. 1-2-1 Counselling | YormindGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

A couple of weeks ago we had Helena share her story of OCD, anxiety and depression as well as tangents galore. This week on the pod we get to hear the experiences of her dad Martin; how he managed, how his faith helped him and how it was for him when she decided to go to New Zealand... This is the third parent episode of chat chit and was great to chat to Martin about his and Helena's experiences. You will hear his dulcet tones talk about how his work within Stockton hall hospital helped him be objective when it came to supporting Helena and focus on what she need.  What you can tell throughout this conversation though is how Martin is such a caring and considered guy and what I would class as "one of the good ones".  EnjoyGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

In this episode we hear about Helena's story. This episode acts as part 1 in a mini series, where in a couple of weeks we get to hear a second perspective on the same story, when Helena's dad (Martin) talks openly about how he tried to support her. This episode covers a range of topics from self stigma and denial of mental health to how Helena has come to manage her OCD after a number of years. From Chris absolutely going round the houses to explain intrusive thoughts with a dog as a metaphor, to a planned trip to New Zealand on her own, this episode of chat chit definitely covers a lot.Due to her anxiety and OCD, Helena took time off school, but how she has battled through and still is pursuing her future in physiotherapy and the involvement she has trying to improve mental health services is absolutely outstanding and is so eloquent with how she explains her story. Enjoy. Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

We are back after a mid season break with the accidental pride podcast. In this episode we hear Roo's story of mental health and how they came to understand their gender. Me and Roo have known each other for a long time, but unfortunately this doesn't stop me from accidentally misgendering them at the beginning of the podcast. We discussed it and we kept it in because we thought it was an important topic to talk about. Roo is eloquent with how they describe their story, but also very knowledgeable  when explaining both sexuality and gender, and the link they can have to mental health. Both educational and a really good listen I hope that people find as much value in listening to it, as I did in recording it. Enjoy For more information  LGBTQIA+ | YormindGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

We switch this episode up a bit and start by focusing on the things that help Andy and Chris. In all honesty, we go off topic and talk about mountaineering and climbing alot, but what we do get round to is the way that both these activities can be great for your mental health and can act as a great metaphor for mental health. We hear how climbing acts as a stress release and a preventative measure for Chris to manage his mental health, and we hear how Andy co founded an organization called Black Dog Outdoors to help facilitate people to get out in to nature and do something to aid their mental health. These guys are just genuinely lovely blokes and it was great to go to the core of the podcast and chat chit about mental health and what helps us.Blackdog OutdoorsFreeklime | YormindGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

This weeks episode kicks off a mini series around OCD where we interview a few different people on their stories and perspectives where OCD plays a featuring role in their mental health journey. In this episode we chat to Hannah who educates me on what OCD is and how it isn’t just being clean and tidy! On top of hearing about how she manages we hear how her mental health journey has influenced the podcast she is producing for her degree.Enjoy!https://www.yormind.org.uk/support-services/mental-health-services/national-services/https://ocdaction.org.uk/Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

TW - This episode references suicide and thoughts of suicide. We are all best at judging what things affect us, so please be mindful where this conversation topic may impact you.  Crisis Lines | YormindDue to us being a truly global podcast... this is the first episode of chat chit which has been solely recorded over video call where Harvey has dialed in from Italy.  Harv talks about when he first reached out to his brother when things became too much for him. He understands his mental health as a jigsaw where different puzzle pieces create a whole understanding of what it is he goes through and how he manages. From walks being "criminally underrated " to routine playing a big part in Harv managing his mental health, we get an insight into his life and story of mental health. Harvey is an unbelievably intelligent, caring and articulate guy and it was a pleasure having him on to talk about his experiences. He is a good friend of mine so I know it was hard for him to not be too much of a nuisance on the episode as well.Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

In this episode, we have done a little bit of a collaboration with our friends at York Ending Stigma. Emma leads a number of champions to raise both awareness of Mental health and break some of the stigma around it. Links to all they do below! In this episode we understand the stigma that Emma has faced when it has come to dealing with her mental health; from work place stigma to self stigma. Self esteem and human connection play a big role in all of our lives and and Emma talks about these things with upmost importance of it when it comes to managing your mental health. She is both eloquent and knowledgeable on all things mental health and it is a pleasure to work alongside her.Enjoy.York Ending Stigma - York CVSYork Ending Stigma – Let's Talk Suicide Prevention (whysuicideprevention.co.uk)Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Alongside talking about her escapism and love for aqua marine animals and crocodiles, Mabel talks in depth about her diagnosis of Tourette's and her more recent diagnosis of ADHD. She talks about how they impact her life daily but also how she manages them, particularly in the workplace. Mabel is a good friend of mine from York and talks so openly and honestly about her struggles with both neurodivergence and depression. Even in the face of adversity these things  have not stopped her from pursuing and successfully continuing on the pathway to becoming a lawyer. Enjoy. Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Why do I feel like this? Sometimes this is a question which we try to answer when we are feeling sad, or anxious and sometimes you just cant put your finger on it. In this episode we hear Sarah talk about the self help support she received from IAPT and how she tried to get to get to grips with the very question of why do I feel like this. In this episode we also hear about the boundaries Sarah sets with work and in her relationships with friends so she continue to manage her mental health as well as how changing the emphasis around the language is an important way of not spiraling.  From team sports to crying in a corridor we chat a load of chit about different ways Sarah manages and what she is doing now. Enjoy.Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Trigger Warning -  Tom Talks about how he lost his brother to suicide. He talks about this in the first 10 minutes of the podcast.In this episode we learn how Tom manages both his mental health through his absolute commitment to routine as well as how he supported his family when times are tough. Tom's experiences have motivated him to pursue and advocate for mental health and speaking out, where he has done many talks in schools and used his social media "Tom's.Talks" to motivate people to reach out for support and encourage them to be the best version of themself. Tom is a big dreamer with a big heart and you hear that in the podcast where you understand his story and how he manages. Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

Trigger Warning - This episode does reference chronic illness, self harm, trauma, and suicide which you may find triggering. It may show you that you are not alone at there with whatever it may be struggling with, but please be aware. Although at times this episode covers some heavy topics it is full of loads of advice and ways to manage. The title hints at just a tiny part of what we cover in this episode, where I interview Mimi with her story. She speaks so articulately about her art as a huge way of managing and communicating about her mental health, as well as having a cowboy to chat chit to her when she needs distracting. We cover both her chronic illnesses and how that impacts her mental health and ultimately that its okay to be apologetically yourself and you cant offend anyone for just existing!! Below are the links to different elements of support with CRPS and Fibromyalgia. Art Studio & Gallery | Ni Studios | Leeds | United KingdomComplex regional pain syndrome - Treatment - NHS (www.nhs.uk)Fibromyalgia - Self-help - NHS (www.nhs.uk)Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.

In the newest episode of chat chit we get a teachers perspective on Mental health. Mr walker/James/ Sir are all different ways I refer to him in this episode, but what you get to hear is a little bit about his struggles as well how it is for a teacher to try support young people in schools. He talks about his running as a way to clear his head and his fundraising for York Mind. He truly is a great guy and teacher and he likes lego aswell so what's there to dislike?Have a listen and hear how a teacher may support you in school and how there are different ways you can ask for support rather than having to battle it all on your own!Give us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.