Wayne Scott and Bob
Welcome to the 15th episode of Mental Health Matters on Phoenix FM, the last in the series!
Presented by Bob Simpson & Scott W
In this packed episode, Scott speaks to Mental Health survivor, campaigner & writer Laura May about her Mental Health journey & her campaign work. (Twitter: @lauramaywritten)
Plus, Bob talks to accredited & qualified counsellor Lorna Slade who talks about her specialism – narcissistic personality disorder. (Twitter: @LornaSlade1)
Also with our panellists, MHM semi-regular Wayne Banks and Ricky Thamman (@VividRicky on Twitter) our discussion topic is on the importance of Friends & Family plus a Stress-buster on Creative Writing – Poetry & Blogging with Scott, Bob & Wayne.
Plus, we have another good set of Songs of the Month & our run-through of Helpful Organisations. Happy Listening!
Also, check out Scott’s blog about the journey of the programme & what it means.
Scott and Laura May
Lorna Slade
Ricky Thamman
Songs of the Month:
Song 1: Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood by Jamie Cullum & Gregory Porter
Laura’s song choice (Interview #1) : Monday Morning by Fleetwood Mac
Song 2: Higher & Higher by Jackie Wilson
Song 3: Maybe I’m Amazed by Paul McCartney
Song 4: When I’m 64 by the Beatles
Credits:
Presented by Bob Simpson & Scott W
Produced by Scott W
Edited by Bob Simpson
Contributors: Laura May, Wayne B, Lorna Slade, Ricky Thamman & Mark D
Series Consultant: Wayne B
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Helpful Organisations (correct, as of July 2016)
• Mind 0300 123 3393, text 86463 or Mind.org.uk
• Samaritans Free on 116 123 , e-mail: jo@samaritans.org or Samaritans.org
• SANE 0300 304 7000 (6-11pm every evening) or Sane.org.uk
• Elefriends (MH Support Forum) – elefriends.org.uk
• Rethink Mental Illness website (for factsheets/blogs etc) : rethink.org
• YoungMinds
• Parents Helpline: Call: 0808 802 5544 or www.youngminds.org.uk
(Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm, free from mobiles & landlines)
• The Silverline – 0800 4 70 80 90 (24 hours, 7 days a week) or www.thesilverline.org.uk
• The CALMzone (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
(5pm-midnight every evening)
• 0808 802 5858 if you’re in London
• or call 0800 58 58 58 Nationwide or www.thecalmzone.net
We would like to thank our contributors, guests & supporters of the programme for all you have done to support & spread the word about MHM. It’s been a journey & a half!
