Mentally Yours

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Addiction And Suicide Sep 03, 2018

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"He told me he was feeling a bit depressed"
Poorna Bell is the author of the book Chase The Rainbow, a book about how her husband died by suicide. She chats to Yvette about her story.
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Developing A Creative Habit Aug 28, 2018

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“It’s about forming links where others might not”

Dr Pragya Agarwal is the founder of social enterprise The Art Tiffin. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about being creative as a tool to manage your own mental health.

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The Mental Health Act Aug 20, 2018

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“The person being treated doesn’t have a say in their care”

Danielle Hamm is the Associate Director For Campaigns And Policy at Rethink Mental Illness, and also a member of the Mental Health Act Independent Review Working Group. She chats to Yvette about what happens when people are detained and treated against their will.

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POC and mental health Aug 13, 2018

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“I don’t believe that anyone is 100% mental health wise”

Internet Personality, Jouelzy, is the creator of the Smart Brown Girl movement. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about mental health in the black community, US politics and dealing with having a large social media following.

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Check out Jouelzy online at instagram.com/Jouelzy.

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What Should The Government Do About Mental Health? Aug 06, 2018

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"It's near impossible for me to see a GP"

Carl Anka is a journalist, writer and broadcaster. He is also a Campaigner and Ambassador for CALM (The Campaign For Living Miserably) which focuses on men’s mental health. He chats to Yvette about self-diagnosis, why men struggle to talk about mental health issues, and the role of the Government looking after people in the UK.

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Juno Dawson Jul 30, 2018

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“I don’t think mental health cares how wealthy you are”

Juno Dawson was born James Dawson and raised in West Yorkshire. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about dealing with drug addiction, and trans people and mental health.

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Clean by Juno Dawson was published on 5th April by Quercus.

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Tourette Syndrome Jul 23, 2018

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“People think it’s just swearing - it’s not”

Amelia Perrin is a writer, who suffers from Tourette Syndrome. She chats to Ellen about doctors verses therapists, playground bullying, and the difference between compulsions and ticks.

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Helen Lederer Jul 16, 2018

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"The smallest thing can provide light"

Helen Lederer is comic actress with credits, including Absolutely Fabulous and Naked Video. She recently hosted the Mind Media Awards and popped in to chat with Yvette and Ellen about depression on tour, ageism in comedy, and the issues with going onto a reality television show.

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Depersonalisation Disorder Jul 09, 2018

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Amy Louise Jones has experienced Depersonalisation Disorder. She and her husband, Ben Jones, chat to Yvette about what it is, how Amy deals with it, and how her partner, Ben, can support her.

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Matt Haig Jul 02, 2018

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"Everything we need in life, we've already got"

Matt Haig is the author of the books "Reasons To Stay Alive" and "Notes On A Nervous Planet". He chats to Yvette about the catharsis of writing, using yourself as a test lab, and trying to avoid making comparisons with others.

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