• S3E6 - Why is North East England so mentally unwell? With Alisdair Cameron

  • Dec 6 2024
  • Length: 27 mins
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S3E6 - Why is North East England so mentally unwell? With Alisdair Cameron

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  • North East England has the highest per capita use of antidepressant use in England and Wales and has had the highest suicide rate in England for 3 out of the past 4 years.

    We are joined by Alasdair Cameron, co-director of Newcastle-based independent mental health charity ReCoco, to explore why.

    We explore regional socio-economic factors impacting mental well-being, the inflexibility in mental health services between urban and rural areas, and ReCoco's peer-led initiatives to support those struggling. The episode also touches upon the potential for regional solutions through increased devolution and the need for community-driven support systems.

    00:00 Introduction to Lively Minds Podcast

    00:46 Mental Health Challenges in North East England

    01:11 Interview with Alastair Cameron

    01:36 Understanding the Mental Health Landscape

    04:09 Socio-Economic Factors and Mental Health

    06:01 Bespoke Approaches for Mental Health

    10:10 The Role of ReCoco

    18:22 Devolution and Mental Health

    26:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Here is the video Will mentions that talks about how reluctant London’s local authorities were to relinquish power to the London Region.

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    Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find our more about the show and get signposting to support on our website livelymindspod.com
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