Every system is built on an invisible foundation, supported by invisible scaffolding, which is our cultural understanding of mental health. If our system isn’t fit for purpose, what culture, what beliefs are shoring up this system?
In this final episode in the six-part series of Where There’s a Will, we will try and shine a light on some of the philosophical underpinnings of our system as it stands. Because there’s a battleground – and some very different worldviews – clamouring to shape what our mental health systems globally will look like in the future.
In this episode, we speak to Professor Peter Kinderman, of the University of Liverpool; Dr Pat Bracken, psychiatrist; and Dr Terry Lynch, GP and psychotherapist; about their vision for the future of our mental health models. We also speak to Nikki, who got help for her depression through the private sector, and paints a picture of a service which puts people at the centre.
This is the last episode of the series, but we are back next week with a bonus live episode as part of the First Fortnight Festival, so please stay subscribed. We may be back with a second series, so watch this space.
This podcast is made possible with the kind support of our sponsor, Revive Active, and was recorded in Camden Recording Studios, with thanks to Jack Power.
Help information
If you need help please talk to friends, family, a GP, therapist or one of the free confidential helpline services. For a full list of national mental health services see yourmentalhealth.ie.
- Samaritans on their free confidential 24/7 helpline on 116-123, by emailing jo@samaritans.ie
- Pieta House National Suicide Helpline 1800 247 247 or email mary@pieta.ie – (suicide prevention, self-harm, bereavement) or text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply)
- Aware 1800 80 48 48 (depression, anxiety)
If living in Ireland you can find accredited therapists in your area here:
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