Mental Health Matters- Breaking The Stigma.: Recent Episodes
Sean Prendergast
An open, honest and frank discussion with people who have experienced mental health issues. Breaking the stigma attached to mental health by sharing real life experiences with ordinary people.
In this episode I talk with Andi who lost her Dad last April. She discusses how the lockdown has had a huge impact on the grieving process and gives an insightful and heart felt account of what it's like to lose a loved one during lockdown.
In this episode I speak with Audrey. Audrey experienced a mental and physical breakdown at work one day. She gives an incredibly open and honest account of what this felt like and how it impacted her day to day life.
In this episode i talk to my friend Mark who is a Samaritan listener volunteer. He gives an overview of what it is like being a Samaritan and explains the types of calls he deals with and the support they provide.
In this episode I speak with Kier, where he discusses what it's like living with depression and anxiety. He speaks candidly about how this impacts on his day to day life and expresses openly the vicious cycle he often finds himself in.
In this episode i speak with Reece, where we explore what it's like to suddenly experience mental health issues. He describes it as a bottle opening. He discusses in detail what happened, how he felt and the support he was given. A Candid and honest interview that will resonate with many people.
A unique, open and in depth look into what it's like coping with Cancer from a partners perspective. We explore thier feelings both at the time of diagnosis and now and how they are coping as a family unit through this incredibly difficult and emotional time.