The tables turn on the Giving Voice to Depression podcast hosts. UK podcaster Dan Udale asks about how and why we started, what our experiences of depression are, what…
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Depression’s Unoriginal Messaging is its Tell.
2.2K Views December 2, 2018 Be first to comment
Over the past two years, we’ve interviewed more than 100 people about their experience of depression. Until we heard the story- the exact same story in the exact same…
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Encouraging A National Discussion on Mental Health
2.7K Views November 27, 2018 Be first to comment
Silence feeds and breeds stigma. When we discuss, teach and learn about mental health, we see it as just another treatable illness. With the British Royal Family joining the…
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Depressed And Tired – – A Test That Could Help
4K Views November 20, 2018 Be first to comment
Even if you’ve been diagnosed with and treated for depression, you may still find yourself exhausted and lacking vitality. A GVTD podcast listener and Facebook community member reached out…
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Using his life experiences, learned lessons, near suicide, and even a goose, today’s guest offers a formula for connection, which leads to hope, and can save lives. There are…
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Depression is too dark a path to walk alone. Each week, caring men and women who have been there share their stories, coping/management strategies and most importantly, messages of…
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Brené Brown writes: “Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.” In this episode, Alex Brown takes the power away from depression by naming it as a common illness. She…
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Act Before A Crisis – Maintaining Mental Health
2.9K Views October 9, 2018 Be first to comment
People with known heart problems do not wait for a heart attack to address them. People with diabetes do not rely solely on an epipen to control their illness.…
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Suicide prevention hotlines are available 24/7, ensuring there is always somewhere and someone you can turn to when in crisis. That does not mean there is no one in…
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You Don’t Have to Be an Expert to Make a Real Difference
1.8K Views September 25, 2018 Be first to comment
Don’t ever hesitate to offer empathy and support to someone who is struggling because you fear you are not “qualified” to help. Sometimes our lived-experience is the best qualification…