“Silence is the oxygen [this illness] needs, it thrives on it. So the more insular that we become, the more we don’t talk, the more illogical and irrational our belief system gets.” In episode 2 of our Mental Health Spotlight mini-series, we cover segments from our roundtable discussion featuring Psychotherapist and Wellness Expert, Sophie Scott, HR Director and Mind Ambassador, Rohan Kallicharan and mental health campaigner and author, Carrie Carlisle. This inspiring panel of guests brings many different perspectives and personal experiences to the topic of mental health, including:  Stories about suicide and suicidal thoughts [01:49]  What signs to look out for when it comes to deteriorating mental health [06:08]  And why it’s okay to have a bad day [08:10] If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure you check out the full roundtable episode at https://jbmc.co.uk/insights/40-minute-mentor/encouraging-conversations-about-mental-health/ ⛳️  Helpful links: ➡️ Find out more about Sophie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-scott/➡️ Find out more about Rohan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakallicharan/➡️ Find out more about Carrie - https://www.clarkeandcarrie.com/ And for helpful mental health resources, head to: ➡️ Mental Health Foundation - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk➡️ The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123 ➡️ And for local help and support, call the Mind Infoline at 0300 123 3393 or text 86463 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices