In this episode, Dr Kate Donoghue welcomes Jo, Levi, Fedi, and Evie from Boys in Mind, a youth-led organisation working to facilitate the discussion of mental health in boys and young men.

Discussing stigma, role models, and improving access to support, this podcast highlights the fantastic work Boys in Mind are doing to engage young people, teachers, and parents/carers in discussions about mental health and wellbeing.

Boys in Mind use art-based programmes such as filmmaking, blogs, and podcasts to provide support and share young people’s experiences with mental health. If you’d like to find out more about what they do, get involved yourself, or watch some of their videos, head over to their website: https://boysinmind.co.uk. 

Watch their “What we do” video for more information: https://boysinmind.co.uk/film-what-we-do/.

In this episode hosted by Dr Kate Donoghue, a group of young people consider the impact of social media on mental health. Discussing FOMO, social comparison and body image, Imogen, Jemima, George, and Nat share their experiences and provide some helpful tips for young people and parents. 

Social anxiety is more than shyness. It's a fear that doesn't go away and affects everyday activities, self confidence, friendships and school life. In this episode hosted by Dr Kate Donoghue, Rosie talks about her experience of living with social anxiety. She shares her understanding of what was keeping her social anxiety going and the strategies she used to overcome her fear of  social situations