Podcasts by CAMHS Talk
A series of interviews and discussions brought to you jointly by the Luton and Bedford Service User Participation Group and the Luton and Bedford CAMHS Team. Both are part of East London NHS Foundation Trust
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Episode 45–Living with Dyspraxia from 2023-11-13T09:57:08
In this episode, young people Madie, Zoe&Zawad join trainee clinical psychologist Leighton and host Marianne, to deep dive into the topic of Dyspraxia. They share their unique experiences with disc...
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Episode 44–Young Person Sanctuary from 2023-09-26T08:54:24
In this episode, Molly and Sassie are joined by young people Alex and Sharmin, as well as Sanctuary Cafe staff Zahra and Betty, to discuss what the Young Person Sanctuaries are and what to expect a...
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Episode 43–Living Pride from 2023-08-31T15:41:45
In this podcast, our host Molly talks to young people Az and Ash, who are joined by CAMHS staff Sassie, Mack and Jay to reflect post-Pride month about what pride means to them. Listen in on the con...
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Episode 42–Talking about Self Harm and Scars from 2023-06-29T16:55:45
In this Podcast Marianne and Molly are joined by Young People Alex and Maiya, to discuss self harm, the misconceptions and how to take care of yourself. They are also joined by Bongi, a CAMHS nurse...
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Episode 41–Exam Stress during Exam Season from 2023-05-25T14:56:46
In this Podcast Molly and Marianne are joined by Young People Leah and Sharmin, to discuss exam stress and surrounding issues. Looking at their own experiences with exam seasons and their coping st...
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Episode 40–LGBTQ+ Safety&Resources from 2023-01-20T11:25:59
In this episode, we introduce Molly as a new host, joined by Ash, Mack, Jay and Sassie to discuss LGBTQ+ community safety. We highlight the importance of safe spaces and how to create an accessible...
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Episode 39–Autism in Females and Those Assigned Female at Birth from 2022-10-25T20:12:28
Co-hosts Marianne and Kim are joined by three young people, Maddie, Sam and Zoe, with lived experience of autism to discuss the misconceptions of autism in females and those assigned female at birt...
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Episode 38–Mental Health in the Media from 2022-10-10T11:14:40
In this episode, we meet Kim, a participation support worker who joins Marianne, Molly and Maddie to discuss the representation of mental health in media. We also are joined by Kieran, to bring his...
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Episode 37- Learning to Cope with Exams from 2022-05-09T08:49:01
In this episode we meet Marianne, who will be sharing CAMHSTalk hosting duties alongside Niki and Aisling moving forward, and discuss everyone's favourite thing... exams! Marianne and Aisling are j...
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Episode 36- Living with Depression from 2022-04-25T14:38
Trigger warning: This episode explores depression and references suicide, please look after yourself and exercise self care when listening. In this episode, Niki and Aisling are joined by Keeley, ...
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Episode 35- Living with Dyslexia from 2022-04-11T08:33:02
In the latest edition of CAMHSTalk, Aisling is joined by Saskia, Shana and Kat to talk about dyslexia. We discuss what our dyslexia looks like, experiences of getting diagnosed and how it has impac...
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Episode 34- Living With Anxiety from 2022-03-28T11:35:02
After a short break, we're back! Join Niki, Chloe, Madie and Alex this episode for a conversation about living with anxiety. We discuss what anxiety is, what panic is, how it affects our lives and ...
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Episode 33–User Participation and co-production from 2021-12-19T16:57:34
In the latest edition of our CAMHSTalk podcast Niki Scott, CAMHS Participation Lead is joined by Shana, Lucy, Safa and Molly for a discussion about participation and coproduction. In a bid to encou...
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Episode 32–Music and Mental Health from 2021-12-14T14:27:16
Aisling, Sam and Shalhavit have worked together to develop a song and music video about mental health: Mental Obstacles Can Enlighten You. In this podcast, we explore the importance of sharing ment...
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Episode 31–Let’s talk about Dialectical Behavioural Therapy… from 2021-09-14T10:15:50
In this episode we explore Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, commonly known as DBT. We are joined by Sue Hollingsworth who discusses the therapy from a professional perspective, and Chloe who shares...
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Episode 30–Digital diagnosis and neurodiversity from 2021-08-24T23:30:26
Professionals, parents and young people across Bedfordshire and Luton have joined forces to utilise their expertise and collaborate in the development of a co-produced'Diagnosis Support Pack'- a on...
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Episode 29–The effects of COVID on welbeing.. from 2021-08-21T23:30:43
Join us for our third and final instalment in our series looking at the effects of COVID 19 and lockdown restrictions on the wellbeing of young people. Following our discussions with Professor Tams...
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Episode 29–The effects of COVID on welbeing.. from 2021-08-21T23:30:43
Join us for our third and final instalment in our series looking at the effects of COVID 19 and lockdown restrictions on the wellbeing of young people. Following our discussions with Professor Tams...
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Episode 28–Transitions from 2021-08-20T11:46:35
In this episode, Aisling was joined by Chloe, Molly, Freya and Lorna to discuss transitions. Freya and Lorna share their perspective as professionals in our Mental Health Support Teams, and Molly a...
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Episode 27- Co-production in Central Bedfordshire from 2021-07-27T21:04:27
In this CAMHSTalk Podcast, our Service User Participation Lead Niki Scott talks to Lydia Rosseter from Cambridgeshire Community Services, Lisa Leonard, head teacher of The Chiltern School and Marci...
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Episode 26–Bedford Borough summer of SEND from 2021-07-09T19:22:18
In this episode, Niki talks with Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum, Chief Education Officer Ben Pearson, Councillor James Valentine and our Local Offer Officer about the Summer of SEND. After a re...
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Episode 25–The effects of lockdown on mental health. A discussion with Dr Uttom Chowdhury from 2021-06-27T23:30:20
The second in a three-part series discussing the effects of COVID 19 and lockdown restrictions on the wellbeing of young people. Aisling and Ava met Doctor Uttom Chowdhury, an expert consultant chi...
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Episode 24–The effects of lockdown on mental health. A discussion with Professor Tamsin Ford. from 2021-06-15T14:17:07
The first in a three-part series discussing the effects of COVID 19 and lockdown restrictions on the wellbeing of young people. As lockdown restrictions began to ease, hosts Aisling and Ava were jo...
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Episode 23–Using virtual creative activities to manage mental health.. from 2021-05-25T10:53:28
Throughout lockdown, Bedfordshire and Luton CAMHS have experimented with running groups virtually. One of the most successful formats has been virtual group creative sessions. These have built on t...
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Episode 22–How we made our mental health film‘Not Alone’.. from 2021-03-18T11:52:48
In this episode, we talk about how some of our service users had the opportunity to work with IntoFilm, an organisation who ‘put film at the heart of the educational and personal development of chi...
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Episode 21–The benefits of exercise on mental health from 2021-03-09T12:37:03
In this episode, Aisling is joined by professionals and young people to discuss the mental health benefits of physical exercise. We discuss the pressure to exercise in lockdown, some of the barrier...
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Episode 20–Autism Spectrum Condition and anxiety- how to manage at Christmas from 2020-12-22T17:44:51
In this episode, Nikki and Aisling talk to Jay and Suzie - two of our service users about how Autism and anxiety can make the Christmas period difficult. Come and listen to Jay and Suzie share thei...
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Episode 19–Eating Disorders–How to manage Christmas (and other festivities with food) from 2020-12-18T00:30:54
Christmas is a time of celebration, a time where most families plan for weeks so that the two or three days of Christmas goes perfectly.. the perfect presents, perfect company and perfect food. Mos...
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Episode 18 – BAME and Access to Mental Health Services (part 3) from 2020-12-11T15:09:24
Welcome to part 3..! Cultural diversity and access to services is an issue that is high on the agenda for CAMHS and there is no better way of understanding the needs of the BAME community than hea...
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Episode 17 – BAME and Access to Mental Health Services (part 2) from 2020-11-30T00:30:23
In the second of this 3 part mini series, we continue the discussion.. Cultural diversity and access to services is an issue that is high on the agenda for CAMHS and there is no better way of unde...
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Episode 16–BAME and Access to Mental Health Services from 2020-10-05T11:01:26
Cultural diversity and access to services is an issue that is high on the agenda for CAMHS and there is no better way of understanding the needs of the BAME community than hearing directly from the...
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Episode 15–Returning to School after Lockdown.. from 2020-09-08T08:09:29
So, the time has come to start to return to the'new normal'. For many students, this is full of many unknowns that could be exciting and something to look forward to, however, for some, it may be a...
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Episode 14 – South Bedfordshire CAMHS service update during lockdown from 2020-07-07T12:57:52
Welcome back to CAMHSTalk,.. Today we’re continuing to explore how CAMHS delivers services during the COVID pandemic. Previously we spoke to Ross Truscott, General Manager of Bedford CAMHS about th...
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Episode 13–Lockdown, Mental Health and Social Media from 2020-06-21T23:30:38
In today’s episode, we’re continuing the conversation about mental health, lockdown and how to manage during this time.. There’s lots of information in the media about what we should and shouldn’t ...
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Episode 12–Lockdown, Mental Health and Education from 2020-06-15T09:36:21
In this episode, we’re talking about mental health, lockdown and how to manage at this time. Lockdown has affected us all and as such, everyone’s daily life has been significantly affected. Our nor...
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Episode 11–Bedford CAMHS service update during lockdown from 2020-05-23T10:57:51
Now.. as we’re all aware, we’re living in strange times due to the COVID pandemic and this has brought some change to the services that are currently offered by Bedford CAMHS. In this episode, Nikk...
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Episode 10–Let’s talk therapy dogs.. from 2020-03-10T20:22:20
In this episode, we'll introduce you to Dr Charlotte Bolt and her co-therapist, Ruby (the dog!). this is a great opportunity to find out how animals can enhance treatment for some that struggle to ...
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Episode 9–Let’s Talk about CBT.. from 2020-02-25T11:15:48
Today we talk about Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, more commonly known as CBT. In this episode we are so grateful to Gemma Douthwaite and Dr Charlotte Bolt who share their insights and demystify the ...
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Episode 8 (Part 2)–Uni Life and Mental Health from 2020-02-10T00:30:45
Welcome back to part 2 of Uni Life and Mental Health, come join us again as Mia, Roshni, Sam and Ocean continue to share their thoughts and insights about their first few months at University and a...
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Episode 8 (Part 1)–Uni Life and Mental Health from 2020-01-27T00:30:36
Come take a listen to four of our ex-service users, Mia, Roshni, Sam and Ocean share their thoughts and insights about their first few months at University and hear then talk about how they have ma...
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Episode 7 (Part 2) – How the Bedford Borough Early Help Team support ‘The Forgotten Population’ from 2020-01-13T00:30:42
Let's rejoin the conversation and continue to hear about the SWITCH Program where Dawn Bere, Post 16 Personal Adviser&Enhanced Evidence-Based Practitioner and Christopher Allan – Early Help Profes...
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Episode 7 (Part 1)–How the Bedford Borough Early Help Team support‘The Forgotten Population’ from 2020-01-06T00:30:58
Come listen to Dawn Bere, Post 16 Personal Adviser&Enhanced Evidence-Based Practitioner and Christopher Allan - Early Help Professional at Bedford Borough talk with two of their service users, Geor...
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Episode 6–What’s on offer in Bedford Borough for SEND children? from 2019-11-18T00:30:48
Navigating local support and services for children with special educational needs can be cumbersome and stressful. Come listen and learn all about the Bedford Borough Local Offer Service that works...
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A plea from us.. Do you use mental health apps? from 2019-11-10T12:09:51
A quick request from us at CAMHSTalk - do you use any mental health mobile phone or tablet apps? Which ones? how are they useful? would you recommend any specifically? We are going to do a podcast ...
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Episode 5 (Part 3)–Let’s discuss Men’s Mental Health from 2019-11-05T13:01:15
In part 3 we continue the discussions around the need for developing emotional language and where we can support this to happen. We also take a look at not making assumptions about the meaning of e...
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Episode 5 (Part 2) Let’s discuss Men’s Mental Health from 2019-10-28T00:30:30
In part 2 of this episode, we continue the discussion around men's mental health and talk about the difficulties that an autism spectrum condition can add to seeking support from others. We are so ...
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Episode 5 (Part 1)–Let’s discuss Men’s Mental Health from 2019-10-20T23:30:17
The issue of men's mental health has been the focus of a lot of debate and a common theme is how difficult it is for men to open up and talk about how they feel. In this three-part episode, we have...
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Episode 4–Let’s discuss Eating Disorders from 2019-10-06T23:30:19
In this episode, we offer you a great opportunity to listen in on a discussion between me, Mark Taylor, an Eating Disorders Nurse within CAMHS and a service user who reflects on her own experience ...
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Episode 3–Let’s discuss Art Therapy from 2019-09-23T05:00:57
CAMHS offers lots of different kinds of therapy. In this episode, you have a great opportunity to learn about Art Therapy from Kat Fusco - one of our CAMHS Art Therapists and two of our service use...
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Episode 2–What’s it like to come to CAMHS? from 2019-09-09T17:35:35
Welcome to the second episode of CAMHS Talk. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to come to CAMHS for the first time and wished you could talk to someone who has? In this episode, two of o...
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Episode 1–Meet the Service User Participation Group from 2019-09-09T13:25:38
Welcome to the FIRST episode of the CAMHS Talk podcast - and we are so very excited to be able to bring you the very best interviews and discussions between the service professionals and our very k...
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