On our latest episode, Stuart and Bethan discuss mental health at Christmas. In what ways Christmas can be good for your mental health, and what things can impact your mental health around this time of year. They speak to Ed Davie, Communities Lead at the Mental Health Foundation about how you can look after your mental health at Christmas through focusing in on your needs, setting boundaries, taking up volunteering and much more. 

What is the Mental Health Foundation Podcast? This is the Mental Health Foundation podcast. A series which brings to you a range of mental health topics, real life stories, expert comments, and mental health tips.

Bethan Buswell and Stu Hill are hosts. Bethan & Stu and the Mental Health Foundation want to raise awareness, get people talking and provide support and hope.

Links:
Tips on looking after your mental health at Christmas: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/you-and-your-mental-health-still-matter-christmas
How volunteering can benefit your mental health at Christmas: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/how-volunteering-christmas-can-benefit-your-mental-health
Christmas Savings: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/christmas-savings/

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Bethan Buswell Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeaBuswell
Ed Davie Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdDavie

Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation:
Website: mentalhealth.org.uk
Instagram: @mentalhealthfoundation
Facebook: @mentalhealthfoundation
Twitter: @mentalhealth

Get in touch with us: online@mentalhealth.org.uk

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Helplines:
If you are feeling like ending your life, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the contact of the nearest crisis resolution team. These are teams of mental health care professionals who work with people in severe distress.

If you need someone to talk to then Samaritans are available on 116 123 (UK) for free, 24/7. They are there to talk to and listen.