Voicebox: Mental Health
Mental health still appears to be a taboo topic - we want to change that. We are now gearing our editorial focus to shine a spotlight on the complex and under-reported world of mental health. We will be conducting interviews, writing blogs and feature pieces, and inviting guest writers to provide you with engaging and informative content that hopefully inspires people to be more open and honest about their mental health.
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Interview
28 March 2018Interview with Richard Wall - YoungMinds
View InterviewTo mark the 25th anniversary of YoungMinds, we talk to Richard Wall from their youth engagement team about what the charity stands for, some of their successes, and what more should be done to improve mental health provisions.
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Interview
15 March 2018Interview with Rob Gee
View InterviewI spoke to Rob about his work in a psychiatric ward and why it forms part of his comedic and poetry material
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Blog
15 March 2018#TalkingHelps Your Recovery
View BlogWhen Laura started frequently feeling down, she knew she had to talk to someone to find out what was happening. It was this decision to reach out for help that set her on a path of recovery.
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Blog
14 March 2018Will using less of my phone help my mental health?
View BlogSmartphones and computers put the whole online world at our fingertips, but not always in a good way. Read Beth's blog on using her phone less and focusing on her mental health more
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Blog
13 March 2018#TalkingHelps at University
View BlogFor Michaela, it was vital that someone at University reached out and asked her if she was okay. Here, she shares her story about why #TalkingHelps.
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Blog
12 March 2018#TalkingHelps After Loss
View BlogGuest blogger Beth shares how #TalkingHelps her, and how important it was to talk after she experienced loss in her family.
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Interview
28 February 2018Interview with Smells Like Teen Spirit
View InterviewI spoke to Chelsea, Jayden and Kiara about their personal struggles with mental health issues and the advice they’d give those who are also struggling
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Interview
28 February 2018Interview with Dan Schmidt from headspace
View InterviewI spoke to Dan about the mental health organisation and the services they provide
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Blog
27 February 2018EDAW: Why I waited, and why you mustn’t
View BlogThe following is a submission from a former sufferer of an eating disorder. They have asked to stay anonymous.
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Interview
26 February 2018Interview with Justin Matson
View InterviewI spoke to Justin about his career as a stand-up comedian, his struggles with body image and sexuality and how the arts have helped him
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Feature
26 February 2018EDAW: 34% of adults unable to name any signs or symptoms of eating disorders
View FeatureBeat calls upon the Government and NHS to increase awareness
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Review
24 February 2018Smells Like Teen Spirit
View ReviewMental health issues are at the front and centre of this two hour play about loss and hope
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Review
24 February 2018Bi-Cycle
View ReviewWho knew a spin class and sexual confusion went so well together?
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Interview
24 February 2018Interview with Sam Anderson
View InterviewSam spoke to me about his show at Adelaide Fringe and coming to terms with his sexuality
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Review
22 February 2018Fruitcake
View ReviewStartlingly humorous and fascinating insights into life on a psychiatric ward
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Review
22 February 2018Justin Matson: Fatter Than You Think
View ReviewAn endearing, funny show with lots of potential
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News
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Interview
7 February 2018Interview with Julia Clements, Place2Be
View InterviewEducational psychologist Julia Clements talks to Voice about her work at Place2Be, Children's Mental Health week, and the importance of looking after your own mental wellbeing.
