At Home, In The Mind

In this bonus episode, Vica talks to Dr Sam, a clinical psychologist specialising in psychosis, about what how she has treated her patients during lockdown, as well as about different types of therapy available and how they work. This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 31, when the UK had started easing lockdown measures. Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie WHAT IS PSYCHOSIS? RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS MIND CHARITY BLACK LIVES MATTER SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP NAACP.ORG The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. BLACK MENTAL HEALTH ORGANISATIONS UK THE RACE AND EQUALITY FUND BLACK MINDS MATTER UK BLACK LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH (BLAM) BLACK THRIVE DONATE BLACK LGBTQIA+ THERAPY FUND BLACK GIRLS CAMPING TRIP BLAM PROJECTS

For the season finale, Theo talks to Vica about what it was like to grow up in an African family in the UK, and finding her way out of addiction to recovery. This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on June 12 - 2 weeks into the black lives matter protests following George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis, USA. Thanks to Jamie Jay and Genia Granville for production and design support, respectively. As well as all the guests who have featured on Season 1 of At Home, In the Mind, and all of you who have listened to all or any of the episodes. None of this could be real without you, so thank you! RELATED LINKS THEO ON INSTAGRAM: @theooq86 AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP NAACP.ORG The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. BLACK MENTAL HEALTH ORGANISATIONS UK THE RACE AND EQUALITY FUND BLACK MINDS MATTER UK BLACK LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH (BLAM) BLACK THRIVE DONATE BLACK LGBTQIA+ THERAPY FUND BLACK GIRLS CAMPING TRIP BLAM PROJECTS WHAT IS PSYCHOSIS? RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS RECOVERY MEETINGS NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS UK ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS UK

Andy talks to Vica about coming to terms with his race and sexuality, as a mixed race gay man, as well as how microaggressions throughout his life made him self-conscious about his looks and how he overcame that. This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on June 8 - 2 weeks into the black lives matter protests following George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis, USA. Thanks to Jamie Jay and Genia Granville for production and design support, respectively. RELATED LINKS ANDY ON INSTAGRAM: @barnaldomort AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP NAACP.ORG The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. BLACK LGBTQ+ ORGANISATIONS AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF GROUNDBREAKING ORGANISATIONS BAIL FUNDS (USA) LGBTQ FREEDOM FUND EMERGENCY RELEASE FUND COMMUNITY JUSTICE EXCHANGE - NATIONAL BAIL FUND PETITIONS FOR UK TO SUSPEND UK EXPORT OF TEAR GAS AND RUBBER BULLETS TO THE US PETITION TO TEACH BRITAIN'S COLONIAL PAST AS PART OF THE UK'S COMPULSORY CURRICULUM (HAVE TO BE A BRITISH CITIZEN TO SIGN) READING LIST HOW A BLACK TRANS WOMAN STARTED THE STONEWALL RIOTS, BOLSTERING LGBTQ+ RIGHTS NINA POP, VICTIM OF HATE CRIME (MURDERED ON MAY 6TH 2020) TONY MCDADE, VICTIM OF POLICE BRUTALITY (MURDERED ON MAY 29TH 2020)

Lexy talks to Vica about her experiences of being a black woman in America, the anger she feels after years of abuse towards her community, and the ways in which allies can use their privilege to help. Warning: this episode contains strong language and depictions of violence, listener discretion is advised. This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on June 4 - 10 days into the black lives matter protests following George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis, USA. Thanks to Jamie Jay and Genia Granville for production and design support, respectively. RELATED LINKS LEXY ON INSTAGRAM: @lexymaryg AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP NAACP.ORG The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. PETITIONS FOR UK TO SUSPEND UK EXPORT OF TEAR GAS AND RUBBER BULLETS TO THE US JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR GOFUNDME - BREONNA TAYLOR JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD READING LIST TULSA'S BLACK WALL STREET MASSACRE THE MASSACRE OF BLACK WALL STREET

Vica talks with Matt, an algorithm engineer from Michigan, USA, about what it's like growing up in a very conservative Christian family as an LGBTQ+ person, as well as the highs and lows of being an empath. This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 24 - two weeks since lockdown measures have eased, and in some cases completely lifted, throughout Europe, and in some states in America. Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN AMERICA MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS LGBTQ+ SUPPORT GROUPS STONEWALL THE TREVOR PROJECT MINDOUT - LGBTQ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (UK) THE PROUD TRUST - HOME OF LGBT+ YOUTH (UK) EMPATHY VS. COMPASSION COMPASSION BETTER THAN EMPATHY VOLUNTEERING ALL HANDS AND HEARTS

Vica talks with musician, writer and actor Sebastian de Souza about the future of the TV/film and live entertainment industry, as well as anxiety, and the never-ending chase for that thing that will finally leave us satisfied. Watch him now in BBC's "Normal People", Hulu's "The Great", and in The Medici series on Netflix. You'll find a link to his podcast "Stuck" in the description below. I have also included links to donate to various London Theatres, including Shakespeare's Globe, which announced that it won't survive 2020 without £5.7 million injection of cash. This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 18 - two weeks since lockdown restrictions were relaxed throughout Europe. Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind SEBASTIAN DE SOUZA ON INSTAGRAM: @sebastiandesouza The podcast "STUCK" by Sebastian de Souza JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES SUPPORT THEATRES LONDON THEATRES SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE THEATRE

Vica talks with Dr Jaya, a junior doctor treating coronavirus patients at Imperial College Hospital in London, about managing the fear that comes with her job and providing her with some well earned distraction. This episode features a Skype conversation recorded on May 12 - the week when lockdown is being eased across Europe, leaving UK citizens confused with the government's newest guidelines. Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind DR JAYA ON INSTAGRAM: @JAYAA92 / @DRJAYA.ROYCHOUDHURY JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES - DONATE TO NHS SKY ARTICLE TO SURVEY I MENTIONED

Vica talks with Carlos, the frontman of the band Low Island, about the role of art and technology in lockdown, missing possibility, and finding joy in daily runs. This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 6 - six weeks since the lockdown was announced in the UK. Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind LOW ISLAND ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @lowislandmusic LOW ISLAND WEBSITE JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES CHARITIES AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR THE ARTS A LIST OF CHARITIES FOR PERFORMERS/ARTISTS IN THE UK THE ACTORS FUND (USA)

Vica talks with Andrew, a musician and freelance DJ about living with depression and managing it during this time of isolation. Andrew also gives some insight into the lockdown situation in New York. This episode features a Skype conversation recorded on April 28 - just over a month since lockdown was announced in the UK and New York state. Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie ANDREW ON INSTAGRAM: @nycandrewparra MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN AMERICA MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS THE CHARITIES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE ALL HANDS AND HEARTS WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN

Vica talks with David, a young data analyst, about his LGBTQ+ journey and what's it's like to live with chronic pre-existing health conditions when a pandemic is knocking at your door. This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on April 20 - just short of a month since lockdown was announced in the UK. Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie DAVID ON INSTAGRAM: @whoadavid MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN AMERICA MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS ECZEMA/ATOPIC DERMATITIS SUPPORT PATIENT SUPPORT FOR ALL SKIN DISEASES (UK) NATIONAL ECZEMA SUPPORT (UK) ATOPIC DERMATITIS ADVOCACY GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS LGBTQ+ SUPPORT GROUPS STONEWALL THE TREVOR PROJECT MINDOUT - LGBTQ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (UK) THE PROUD TRUST - HOME OF LGBT+ YOUTH (UK)

Vica talks with Monique, a primary school teacher working in Moscow, about managing loneliness and grief in isolation. Monique also talks about what lockdown looks like in Russia. This episode features a Skype conversation recorded on April 9 - over 10 days since the lockdown was announced in Russia, and two weeks since it was announced in the UK. Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES A LIST OF INTERNATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CHARITIES LONELINESS ADVICE FROM THE NHS (UK) ADVICE AND SUPPORT FROM MIND (THE CHARITY) Several interesting BBC podcasts/radio shows on loneliness: The Anatomy of Loneliness A Life Alone Solitude and Loneliness (a collection of programmes on the subject) GRIEF Griefcast - this won Podcast of the Year 2018. Funny people talking about death and grief, hosted by Cariad Lloyd. I found it a very useful tool when I was dealing with my own grief and felt like I had no one to talk to. It really helped me to open up to the people close to me. I could not recommend it more. ADVICE ON COPING WITH ALL DIFFERENT KINDS OF GRIEF NHS (UK) SUPPORT AND ADVICE ADVICE AND SUPPORT FROM MIND (THE CHARITY) AN EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON THE CONVERSATION DESCRIBING HOW THE COVID-19 HAS TRANSFORMED THE GRIEVING PROCESS

Vica talks with Rhian, a young mum, about juggling kids and mental health during lockdown. Rhian openly speaks about her postnatal depression, and the support she has adopted both pre- and during isolation. This episode features a Skype conversation recorded on April 7 - two weeks since the lockdown was announced in the UK. Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS RHIAN'S "THE CRIPPLED NIPPLE" INSTAGRAM: @the_crippled_nipple AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie CHARITIES AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR POSTNATAL DEPRESSION (UK) Association for Post-Natal Illness (APNI) – helpline on 020 7386 0868 (10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday) or email info@apni.org Pre- and Postnatal Depression Advice and Support (PANDAS) – helpline on 0843 28 98 401 (9am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday) NCT – helpline on 0300 330 0700 (8am to midnight, Monday to Sunday) Mind, the mental health charity – infoline on 0300 123 3393 (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday) or email info@mind.org.uk NHS INFORMATION ON POST-NATAL DEPRESSION FIND SUPPORT IN YOUR LOCAL AREA I found Louis Theroux's Mothers on the Edge a very useful documentary in gaining a better understanding of post-natal depression SUPPORT FOR INSOMNIA Your mind plan quiz, tailored for Coronavirus to help you with mental health / insomnia MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN AMERICA MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS GOOD NEWS THE HAPPY NEWSPAPER ON INSTAGRAM: @thehappynewspaper JOHN KRASINSKI'S "SOME GOOD NEWS"

Vica talks with Faustine, a long time friend, about managing anxiety and depression during this time of isolation. Faustine also talks a little about the differences in attitude towards mental health in France vs. in the USA/UK. This episode features a Skype conversation recorded on March 31 - exactly two weeks since the lockdown was announced in France, and one week since it was announced in the UK. Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES