Podcasts about mental health media charter

Welcome to the first episode of my brilliant new series Outspoken Women.I have the most amazing set of guests lined up for you including Bryony Gordon, Sara Davies MBE and Emma Sayle (the founder of Killing Kittens).In today's episode I welcome the truly brilliant Natasha Devon MBE. Natasha is a writer, broadcaster & activist. She tours schools, universities and events throughout the world, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender and equality. She campaigns both on and offline to make the world a fairer place. She is also a founder of the Mental Health Media Charter, which scrutinises the way the media report on mental health and co-founded Where's Your Head At, which aims to improve mental health in British work places.During the episode we talk about where she feels we're currently at in the UK when it comes to mental health, particularly that of our sons and daughters. Natasha gets outspoken about why we're in a mental health crisis, what needs to change and also how we can support our children in the right way when it comes to the likes of mobile phones, body image and more.I got SO much out of this interview and you need to listen to it whether you're a parent or you have a child in your life that matters to you.

Natasha Devon MBE is a writer, presenter & activist. She tours schools, universities and events throughout the world, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender and equality. She campaigns both on and offline to make the world a fairer place.   Natasha is the founder of the Mental Health Media Charter, which scrutinises the way the media report on mental health. She works with a number of charities, is a Patron for No Panic,  as well as an Ambassador for Glitch and the Reading Agency.   A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental: An A-Z was published by Bluebird in 2018, and Yes You Can: Ace School Without Losing Your Mind was published by Macmillan Children's Books in April 2020.     Her debut YA novel, Toxic, was published by Uclan in July 2022.   Clicks: How To Be Your Best Self Online was published by Macmillan Children's Books in May 2023. Babushka, a prequel to Toxic, will be published in August 2023.

Presenter, author, campaigner, Natasha Devon tours schools, universities and a whole host of events across the globe delivering her insights on mental health, body image, gender and equality. You can hear Natasha on LBC for a weekly show on Sundays from 7pm as well as reading regular pieces for the likes of Grazia, The Guardian and more. With her background in mental health Natasha has written a number of books as well as releasing her first fictional book ‘Toxic' in 2022.  Kris and Natasha discuss how her anxiety manifested itself in an eating disorder and how moving through that period shaped her mantras to life. With her experiences she is founder of the Mental Health Media Charter, which looks at how the media report on mental health and a strong advocate for having mental health first aiders in the workplace. As always with the topics in the podcast, some may find subjects triggering. You can buy Nastaha's first fiction book ‘Toxic' here - https://uk.bookshop.org/books/toxic-9781912979899/9781912979899 See more over Kris and what she's doing day to day on Instagram - https://instagram.com/howtoglitteraturd  If you want to share the story of how you've glittered your turd, send a voice note or WhatsApp to the Turd Hotline >>> +44 (0)776 923 7544 This episode is supported by BetterHelp. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/GAT This episode is supported by Ethica CBD. Visit ethicacbd.com to get 40% off a Winter Revival Box, and use the code DONATE10 at checkout if you'd like £10 of your purchase as a donation to CoppaFeel!

A new Reading Well for teens collection will launch in public libraries in England and Wales on World Mental Health Day 2022 (10th October 2022). The scheme will support the mental health and wellbeing of teenagers, providing information, advice and support to help teens better understand their feelings, handle difficult experiences and boost confidence.The list features 27 books and a range of supporting digital resources covering topics including wellbeing, anxiety, depression, body image, neurodiversity, bereavement, life experiences, sexuality and gender identity.The collection is targeted at teenagers (13-18) and includes a wide range of reading levels and formats to support less confident readers and encourage engagementThe list was co-produced with a group of diverse young people as well as health professionals from organisations including Royal College of GPs and Mental Health Foundation; the book list has been curated by teenagers for teenagers so that it is authentic to issues they and their peers wish to read aboutIn 2020, almost 1 in 2 young people (47%) said they didn't feel in control of their lives and 1 in 3 (32%) that they felt ‘overwhelmed' by feelings of panic and anxiety on a daily basisAt the beginning of 2022, more than 400,000 children and young people were being treated or waiting to be treated for mental health problems in England – the highest number on recordThe focus of Reading Well is to provide helpful reading to support people to understand and manage their health and wellbeing. The lists are created to provide early-stage support and are not a replacement for clinical interventionReading Well for teens is run by The Reading Agency, a national charity that tackles life's big challenges through the proven power of reading. They help 1.9 million people benefit from reading every yearBio: Natasha Devon MBE is a writer, presenter and activist. She tours schools, universities and events throughout the world, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender and equality. She campaigns both on and offline to make the world a fairer place. Natasha is founder of the Mental Health Media Charter, which scrutinises the way the media report on mental health. She works with a number of charities, is a Patron for No Panic,  as well as an Ambassador for Glitch and the Reading Agency.  Twitter/Insta @_NatashaDevonCheck her LBC show every Saturday 7pm https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/natasha-devon/Check her debut novel ‘Toxic' https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toxic-Natasha-Devon/dp/1912979896

*Content warning: discussion of self-harm, suicide and other mental illness.*   Please call the Samaritans on 116 123 or contact jo@samaritans.org if you are in distress or need help with any of the issues discussed.   Even before coronavirus hit, many young people were struggling with their mental health. But do we know how to address youth mental health issues? Laura questions what we need to focus on when it comes to a spectrum of mental health struggles for young people.   Head of Children and Young People’s Mental Health at Centre for Mental Health, Kadra Abdinasir joins us along with Natasha Devon, Founder of the Mental Health Media Charter and LBC presenter. The panel discuss whether the system is too crisis driven, and how more opportunities need to be made to address inequalities in mental health for Black and Asian young people, as well as those that identify as LGBTQ+.   This week’s #AskYouth question is “Do you think there is a mental health crisis for young people? Why?” – a 23-year-old medical student and a 20-year-old with experience of the mental health system give us their views.   Like educational podcasts? You’re bound to learn something new on every episode of #AreYouConvinced.

Welcome to episode 36 [originally broadcast on Wednesday 10 February 2021] of #mhTV​​. Presenters Nicky Lambert and Vanessa Garrity were joined by Natasha Devon MBE. Natasha is a writer, activist and LBC (radio) presenter. She tours schools, colleges, universities and events throughout the world, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender and social equality. She campaigns both on and offline to make the world a fairer place. Her current projects include the Mental Health Media Charter. In January, as founder of the Mental Health Media Charter she spearheaded a campaign that has asked the media for their help in stopping ‘lockdown sceptics' from weaponising #MentalHealth​. You can read more about that here: https://twitter.com/_NatashaDevon/sta...​. Some Twitter links to follow are: NL - https://twitter.com/niadla​​ VG - https://twitter.com/​VanessaRNMH ND - https://twitter.com/_NatashaDevon​ Credits: Presenters: Nicky Lambert and Vanessa Garrity Guest: Natasha Devon MBE Theme music: Tony Gillam Production & Editing: Dave Munday (https://twitter.com/davidamunday)

A podcast about factors that influence behaviour in education, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite sized chunks. Each week a different guest chats about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips on behaviour. This Podcast is brought to you by Changing Behaviour UK LTD changing-behaviour.co.uk/ who you can follow on Twitter @change_beh If you enjoy an episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes. This week Clare chats to Natasha Devon MBE -  Natasha Devon MBE is a writer & activist. She tours schools, colleges, universities and events throughout the world, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender and social equality. She campaigns both on and offline to make the world a fairer place. Her current projects are the Mental Health Media Charter and Where's Your Head At? which aims to change the law to protect the mental health of British workers. Natasha is reading: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell The book Natasha couldn't think of during the episode was: The Wellbeing Toolkit by Andrew Cowley

On this week’s episode of She Started It with Angelica Malin, I’m sitting down with Natasha Devon MBE. Natasha is a writer & activist, who tours schools and colleges throughout the UK, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender and social equality. Her current projects are the Mental Health Media Charter and Where’s Your Head At? which aims to change the law to protect the mental health of British workers. Her ‘mind manual’ -‘A Beginner’s Guide to Being Mental: An A-Z’ - was published last year. I chat to Natasha about her work (and how she’s “invented” her own career), the mental health epidemic in the UK, a very public sacking and what changes she’d like to see the government make to safeguard young people. Don’t forget to leave a review, rate and subscribe for a new episode of She Started It every Monday! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha Devon, MBE is a writer & activist. She speaks at schools and colleges across the UK and conducts research on mental health, body image, gender, and social equality. She is a regular columnist for TES, founder of the Mental Health Media Charter, and appears on the BBC Channel 4 show Naked beach as a body image expert. Her book "A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental" is available on Amazon.com

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains the discussion of sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Lauren, Jess, and Jo along with mental health campaigner, author and vlogger Jonny Benjamin MBE discuss the topic of suicide. The show starts with the story of how he was talked off a bridge by a complete stranger. Jonny then opens up about his search for that stranger through the now famous, “Find Mike: campaign. The group also discusses why people do it, why it’s the opposite of selfish in their eyes, suicide among men, talking about it with children, the general state of mental health facilities, and much more. Jonny’s Website: https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/ Beyond Shame and Stigma: https://beyondshamebeyondstigma.co.uk/ Jonny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonnybenjamin/ Mental Health Media Charter: https://www.natashadevon.com/the-mental-health-media-charter Calm: https://thecalmzone.net List of International Suicide Hotlines: http://ibpf.org/resource/list-international-suicide-hotlines The Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk Mental Health Crisis Services Guide: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/#.W_CNBnr7Sb8 Hub of Hope: https://hubofhope.co.uk/ Show website: https://www.whatiwishihadknown.co.uk/ Jess’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatfunnyone Jo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lobellaloves_jo

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses self-harm and suicide. Find the Mental Health Media Charter here. The Samaritans media guidlines. If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. *Sponsor* Happiful Magazine Thanks to the lovely people at Happiful Magazine who have sponsored  Sydney to attend the Mental Health First Aid Course this … Continue reading "Episode 47 – Why we are supporting the Mental Health Media Charter"

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses self-harm and suicide. Find the Mental Health Media Charter here. The Samaritans media guidlines. If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you cannot wait for our next episodes  you can get advanced access by going to Patreon.   You can support us with as little … Continue reading "Episode 47 – Why we are supporting the Mental Health Media Charter"

This week on Mental Health Monday, Mick meets writer and broadcaster Natasha Devon to discuss the best way of talking about mental health through the media. Which words and phrases should we ditch, and how do we make sure language is not a barrier when it comes to fair reporting? Read about the Mental Health Media Charter here: www.natashadevon.com and Follow @_natashadevon on twitter. Also on the show, Prince Harry has been making a keynote speech on ensuring the armed forces take mental health as seriously as physical health. Here it in full on this week’s show. And the team from the Kindfulness Coffee Club in Bootle join Mick to discuss the great work they do in the community. Follow them on Twitter @kindfullnesscc or visit www.kindfulnesscoffeeclub.com Check out Mental Health Monday every Monday from 2.15pm on Radio City Talk.