In our review of the year episode, we cover a lot of ground beginning with some notable athletes who have contributed to destigmatising mental health in 2021. We also discuss how the pandemic is dysregulating our nervous systems and leading to fatigue and 'pandemic brain'. Finally, we talk about stress research with Hans Selye and his rats and give some top tips on how we can address some of these symptoms.

In Northern Ireland contact lifeline on 0808 808 8000

In ROI Call 116 123 to speak to a Samaritan

England -  https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

Wales - C.A.L.L. Mental Health Helpline for Wales - 0800 132 737 (FREE and available 24/7) Text help to 81066.

Scotland - https://www.seemescotland.org/urgent-help/

The USA - If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.

Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html

Australia- Lifeline (call 13 11 14)