Mental ill health and prevention. In our third episode of this series Bethan asks Dr. Antonis Kousoulis the BIG questions about mental health:-How has our view of mental health problems changed over the last 70 years? -What is the scale of the mental ill health problem we face today?-Why is the way we experience mental health problems so personal to each of us?-Why do we get mental health problems – how do external, internal factors and life events impact us?-Why are some of us at a higher risk of getting mental health problems than others?-What do we mean by we ALL have mental health?-Is mental ill health prevention possible?-Why is it needed right now?-And how can we achieve it?-How can our listeners get involved with spreading the message and lobbying for change?-Bethan and Linda close the podcast with a chat about simple ways that you can look after your mental health.If you have been impacted by anything in this episode remember that Samaritans are available to call 24/7 for free on 116 123.**Remember to rate, review and subscribe**Podcast host: Bethan Buswell - Digital Engagement Officer, Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/bethan-buswellPodcast editor: Tim Butcher - film-maker, writer and producer - www.timbutcher.co.uk/Main feature guest: Dr. Antonis Kousoulis - Director of England and Wales, Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/antonis-kousoulisMental health tips guest: Linda Liao - Digital Manager, Mental Health FoundationPodcast notes:Blogs:A brief history of mental health and the Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/a-brief-history-mhf.pdf70 years on: embracing the challenge of prevention in mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/70-years-embracing-challenge-prevention-mental-health70 years on: do we understand prevention? https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/70-years-do-we-understand-prevention70 years on … no health without mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/70-years-no-health-without-mental-healthGuides:How to look after your mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-healthGuides to investing in your relationships: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/guide-investing-your-relationshipsCampaigns: Mental Health Awareness Week: Body image – how we think and feel about our bodies https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-weekEducation campaign, Make it Count: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-schools-make-it-countEducation campaign petition: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-schools-make-it-count/sign-our-petition-make-it-count-mental-health-schoolsReports:Mental health and prevention: taking local action for better mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/mental-health-and-prevention-taking-local-action-better-mental-healthBetter mental health for all: A public health approach to mental health improvement: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/better-mental-health-all-public-health-approach-mental-health-improvementParenting and mental health: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/parents-and-young-people Events: Curry & Chaat: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-involved/curry-and-chaatTea & Talk: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-involved/tea-and-talkMHF Live: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-involved/mhf-liveProgrammes:Peer Education Project: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/projects/peer-education-project-pepBeMindful course: https://bemindful.co.uk/Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation: Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ Instagram: instagram.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ Facebook: facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ Twitter: twitter.com/mentalhealthGet in touch with us: contactus@mentalhealth.org.uk
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