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Mental Health Awareness Week: Podcasts and Apps

15 May 2020

Podcasts are one of the fastest-growing mediums and are proving an important informational tool. With the help of Emma from SAMH, we've listed podcasts and apps that address wellbeing.

Specifically about mental health:

• Happy Place with Fearne Cotton - Fearne and celeb guests discuss their experience with mental health
• Bryony Gordon's Mad World - same as above, tagline is 'it's totally normal to be weird' and has interviewed Prince Harry
• The Griefcast - a podcast regarding bereavement
• All In The Mind - a BBC 4 podcast with a scientific approach to looking at how the mind works
• Not Another Anxiety Podcast - hosted by a registered nurse, lots of tips and advice
• The Hilarious World of Depression - Comedians approach depression in an irreverent manner

Generally uplifting and educational with mental health themes:

• Happier with Gretchen Rubin - based on her book, sharing happiness hacks
• The Thrive Global Podcast with Ariana Huffington - interviews with various people to inspire to thrive
• Unlocking Us with Brene Brown - personal development based on resilience and vulnerability
• Made of Human with Sofie Hagen - Danish Comedian and guests talk about many topics including mental health

Mental Health Apps:

• MIND

• NHS UK