What's On YoungMinds?

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Black, Disabled and proud: Femi, Simi and Jaleel’s stories

2024-06-1253:41

In this episode, we pass the mic to host Femi Adebowale (@__femz__), a filmmaker and disability rights activist passionate about amplifying unrepresented stories. Femi sits down with two inspiring guests: Simi Roach (@simi_roach), a professional writer, performer, public speaker, and disability rights activist, and Jaleel Hudson (@skietchy), a freelance illustrator with a love for comics, character design, and storytelling.This episode was recorded in studio: watch the full video.To hear more real stories from young Black Disabled people, visit youngminds.org.uk/celebrating-black-disabled-stories.For support and advice for your mental health, visit youngminds.org.uk.

Accessing mental health services as a Disabled person: Rosie’s story

2024-06-1239:53

YoungMinds Activist Rosie shares her experience of accessing mental health services in the UK as a Deaf and neurodivergent person, and the changes she is fighting for.Trigger warning: This episode discusses crises, hospitalisation and suicide. Please take care when listening.For support and advice for your mental health, visit youngminds.org.uk.For a transcript of the episode, visit youngminds.org.uk/whats-on-youngminds.

Disability, neurodivergence and education: Jess’ story

2024-06-1237:51

YoungMinds Activist Jess shares her experience of disability and mental health. She explores how difficulties with mental health can show up in different times throughout education and how this can coincide with physical disabilities, chronic health and neurodivergence.For support and advice for your mental health, visit youngminds.org.uk.

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