E105 - A Light in the Darkness: Conversations on Youth Mental Health and Suicide

The Rogue Monkey Podcast

In this episode we dive into a very sensitive topic and one that does not get much of a spotlight. It can make people uncomfortable, and in some cases it feels easier to simply not talk about it. For episode 105 we’re exploring the mental health and suicide prevention space.

Our host and two guests Alex and Justine, all wear different hats in the space, but it's a very rich and engaging discussion. Alex works for Papyrus, a UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Our other guest Justine is a sporting parent, who supports the work of papyrus, but has also experienced the challenges sporting parents face when supporting a young person's mental health.

Our hosts own experiences range from company support when managing grief through to speaking to former soldiers, fighter pilots and emergency service staff who have all navigated this mental health journey with support from those around them.

Between us, we have a candid discussion, shining light on an area that many people struggle to verbalise, or feel surrounded by stigmas when they want to say something. Today we quash some of those myths and taboos, emphasising that there are resources and support available for those in need.

If you personally are affected by any of the topics today and need to speak to someone, the details you need can be found below:

https://www.papyrus-uk.org/places-to-turn-for-help/

Papyrus have a 24/7 hopeline available if you would like to speak to someone immediately: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-hopeline247/

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