In this episode, Polly chats to Rebekah Lindo, one of our colleagues on the science communication course, about her experience of mental health living as a Black woman in the UK. She touches on unconscious bias in the healthcare system, cultural stigma, and some shocking statistics. However – it is heading in a more hopeful direction, with increasing destigmatisation, increased awareness, and more resources available.
Our producer Lily also touches on her mental health experiences as a mixed-race woman and Polly provides a perspective from her experiences as a London doctor.
It also features a beautiful song by Raelle (Rebekah) – Purple Skies – which is available to listen to on all streaming platforms.
Helpful links and resources
Samaritans Open all day everyday creating a safe space for you to talk about whatever life is throwing your way. It works to make sure that there is always someone there for anyone who needs someone.
Tel: 116 123
Nightline– An anonymous ,confidential and non-judgemental listening service listening and information service run by students in London, for students in London where they are able to talk to university students about anything that is troubling them. As this service is run by students, they can directly empathise with their callers problems
Tel: (+44) 207 631 0101
Mind- for better mental health– They offer a wide range of support to empower people who may be experiencing a mental health problem, through emergency advice should you need urgent help, through their crisis coping tools, if you are in a crisis right now and are looking for ways to help yourself, and through caller support, where you are able to access a member of their team directly through their Infoline, and their Legal line– which provides legal information and general advice on mental health related law.
Website:- https://www.mind.org.uk/
Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Text: 86463
Legal line: 0300 466 6463
Email: legal@mind.org.uk
Open 9am -6pm
The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network-
Home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK
Girlhood Interrupted
A report on the erasure of black girls’ childhoods
Article on How the Strong Black Woman Trope can be Harmful
This episode was produced by Lily Hayward with host Polly Cohen and guest Rebekah Lindo. The episode featured music from Raelle.
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