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Island Minds aims to help normalize the conversation we have around mental health. We are not here to give unqualified advice but to talk about our own experiences living with mental health. Each week presenters Hannah and Tia will reflect on topical news articles and key discussion points before welcoming a guest speaker. Each guest will talk about their personal experiences in the hope it will inspire others to talk openly about their own mental ill-health. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. https://linktr.ee/IslandMindsPodcast.

Hannah Brewer/Tia Jackson


    • Apr 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    ADHD AND ME FT ALEX - HARNESS HAPPINESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 48:22


    Join Hannah in her first 'Tia-less' episode *sob* In this episode guest Alex Watts shares his own authentic experience living with and managing ADHD.  Helpful resources:   MIND: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/adhd-and-mental-health/ NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/living-with/ ADHD UK https://adhduk.co.uk/  Parents - action for children https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/additional-needs-disabilities/understanding-additional-needs/does-child-have-adhd/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwla-hBhD7ARIsAM9tQKuJeuVz1FsPimLpWf2a8RlsdmGTtbTxk8f-  

    Series 2, Episode 4 - It's Tia's Time Down Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 53:41


    Hannah and Tia catch up and review 2022 after a bit of a hiatus and talk about some big changes coming to the podcast. Tia also chats about her own mental health journey and about Autism. Please note that this episode covers the following topics: Autism, Body Dysmorphia, OCD and Anxiety. Recommended Contacts and information (UK BASED):  Samaritans - 116 123 NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/ MIND - https://www.mind.org.uk Anxiety UK - 03444 775 774 Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation - https://bddfoundation.org OCD Action - https://ocdaction.org.uk   For further information about/support with Autism: National Autistic Society - https://www.autism.org.uk Autism Hampshire - https://www.autismhampshire.org.uk Autism Inclusion Matters (AIM) Isle of Wight - http://www.peoplematteriw.org/autism-inclusion-matters   Autistic Girls Network - https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org   NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/   Is Everyone A Little Bit Autistic Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWnyDvG7XEk        

    Series 2 Episode 3 - FT Chelsea

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 85:18


    In this episode, Hannah and Tia bust some of the myths surrounding Postnatal Depression and briefly look at the history of PTSD. This week's guest Chelsea talks about her experience living with mental ill-health.  Please note that this episode covers the following topics: PTSD, Postnatal Depression, IVF, Birth Trauma, Suicide, Pre-Eclampsia, and Miscarriages.  Recommended Contacts and information (UK BASED):  Samaritans - 116 123 NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/ MIND URGENT HELP - https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ SANELINE - 0300 304 7000 (open 4pm-10pm) National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK - 0800 689 5652   Perinatal Support:   PaNDAS - https://pandasfoundation.org.uk Hampshire Lanterns - https://hampshirelanterns.com Tommy's - https://www.tommys.org   For information on PTSD:  https://www.ptsduk.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuaiXBhCCARIsAKZLt3nEC1-zvETslWlWY9gWnzFN9nKR8GaTMcsSS7-tlSTLEkpxczt63-0aAn3REALw_wcB https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/ For information on Postnatal depression: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-natal-depression/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuaiXBhCCARIsAKZLt3nnZ-suHinD-N7xSEofYAFq7eMmzO6CVcqLB1O742NKOOnq94_-DTkaAt9uEALw_wcB

    Series 2 Episode 2 - Mens Mental Health with Mark.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 62:14


    In this episode, Hannah and Tia catch up and Tia speaks to podcaster, Mark about his mental health experience. This episode includes the following topics: Suicide, Depression, Binge Eating Disorder, and Men's Mental Health. You can find Mark's horror movie podcast, Creative Psychopaths at https://creativepsychopathspod.podbean.com Recommended Contacts and information (UK BASED):  Samaritans - 116 123 NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/ NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/binge-eating/treatment/  MIND URGENT HELP - https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ SANELINE - 0300 304 7000 (open 4pm-10pm) Beat - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

    Series 2 Episode 1 Welcome Back! FT Becky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 59:51


    In our first episode of Series 2 Hannah and Tia reflect on series 1 and talk with Becky about her experience living with mental ill-health. This episode deals with the following topics: Psychosis, Hallucinations, Rape, Cancer, Domestic abuse and being a carer.  Recommended Contacts and information (UK BASED):  Samaritans - 116 123 NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/ MIND URGENT HELP - https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ SANELINE - 0300 304 7000 (open 4pm-10pm) Rape Crisis -0808 802 9999 (8am - 12am)  Refuge's National Domestic Abuse Helpline -080 2000 247 Paragon - https://paragonteam.org.uk  WightDash Isle of Wight - https://www.wightdash.co.uk/wow Mountbatten Isle of Wight - https://www.mountbatten.org.uk/ Macmillan Cancer Support - https://www.macmillan.org.uk / Information on psychosis - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/overview/#:~:text=Psychosis%20is%20when%20people%20lose,not%20actually%20true%20(delusions). Information on Schizoaffective Disorder - https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/about-mental-illness/learn-more-about-conditions/schizoaffective-disorder/ If you are in immediate danger of Domestic violence, call 999 and ask for the police. If you can't speak and are calling on a mobile press 55 to have your call transferred to the police. (gov.uk)

    Minisode #2 Perinatal and Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 29:28


    Join Hannah and guest Sophie Maclean for our second minisode!   Please note this episode deals with ectopic pregnancies, pregnancy loss, and Perinatal mental health.   For pregnancy loss support please visit: https://www.tommys.org/

    Our First Minisode! FT Ellie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 14:39


    Join us for our first minisode where Ellie talks to us about her experience coming out to her friends and family!

    Series 1 Final - Featuring Michael Mullin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 58:22


    Hannah chats with Michael Mullin about his experience with Mental Ill-health and his journey as a student Mental Health nurse. Suggested links and contacts: The Samaritans - 116 123 -24/7 / https://www.samaritans.org Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day / Webchat service available Papyrus - for people under 35 - 0800 068 41 41 – 9am to midnight every day / Text 07860 039967 / pat@papyrus-uk.org SOS Silence of Suicide– 0300 1020 505 – 4pm to midnight every day / support@sossilenceofsuicide.org SANEline - 0300 304 7000 National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK - 0800 689 5652 The Mix, if you're under 25 - 0808 808 4994, 3pm-midnight everyday NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    OCD, Anxiety and Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 72:32


    Island Minds' own Hannah talks to Tia all about her own mental health journey and her experience with OCD, Anxiety and Pregnancy. Suggested links and contacts: OCD UK: https://www.ocduk.org Anxiety UK - https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk / 03444 775 774 Hampshire Lanterns (Perinatal Mental Health Support): https://hampshirelanterns.com Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk / 0300 123 3393 The Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org / 116 123 -24/7 NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health IOW Crisis Line: 01983 522214 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 5 - Stigma and Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 62:47


    Hannah and Tia discuss Suicide and the stigma and myths that still surround it. Our guest, Chris, shares his experience of losing someone to suicide. Suggested links and contacts: The Samaritans - 116 123 -24/7 / https://www.samaritans.org Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day / Web chat service available Papyrus - for people under 35 - 0800 068 41 41 – 9am to midnight every day / Text 07860 039967 / pat@papyrus-uk.org SOS Silence of Suicide– 0300 1020 505 – 4pm to midnight every day / support@sossilenceofsuicide.org SANEline - 0300 304 7000 National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK - 0800 689 5652 The Mix, if you're under 25 - 0808 808 4994, 3pm-midnight everyday NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 4 With Liam Garrigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 70:00


    Join Hannah and Tia as they chat with special guests Liam Garrigan and Si about lockdown, life, Once Upon a Time and all things mental health.  

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    Episode 3 - Perinatal Pressures PT1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 58:35


    Hannah and Tia discuss how we use the terms mental health and mental ill-health. Our guest Alana, shares her experience with perinatal health. Suggested links and contacts https://perinatalmhpartnership.com/ https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/maternal-mental-health-awareness-week-2021/ Up-to-date figures on Maternal Services - https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/170820-UK-specialist-PMH-map.pdf The Letters of Light Project - https://lettersoflightproject.com/what-is-a-letter-of-light/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 2 - End the Stigma!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 48:51


    With Hannah, Tia and guest speaker Maggy Brewer. Co-hosts Hannah and Tia will be discussing stigma and the dangers of stereotypes. Guest speaker Maggy will be talking about her experience living with Emetophobia and Borderline Personality Disorder. Thank you for your patience with our varying recording quality, as we are still in lockdown all episodes are being recorded online. For more information on Emetophobia - https://www.ocduk.org/related-disorders/emetophobia/ For more information on Borderline Personality disorder - https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/about-mental-illness/learn-more-about-conditions/borderline-personality-disorder The Samaritans - 116 123 Anxiety UK - 03444 775 774NHS.UK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 1 - The first show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 43:11


    Welcome to our very first episode! Co-hosts Hannah and Tia will be discussing how lockdown has affected mental health and our understandings of mental health. Guest speaker Michael Mullin will be joining us and talking about his own personal experiences. This episode deals with depression, anxiety and touches on addiction and suicide. Suggested UK Contacts: Suicide Prevention and Intervention ISLE OF WIGHT - 01983 667247 The Samaritans - 116 123 Anxiety UK - 03444 775 774NHS.UK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Island Minds - The Mental Health Podcast (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 0:21


    It's not long until we release our very first episode! Join us on Sunday 4th April for our launch where Hannah and Tia will be talking about the lockdown and mental health. Our guest speaker Michael Mullin will be sharing his personal experience with mental ill-health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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