The Norm

Video games helping us through a world pandemic.

In this episode, I’ll be catching up with Corez. We discuss his experience in the US during the pandemic and how video games have helped him through these difficult times As a declaimer, I and my guest are not mental health professionals. Please seek help from a professional if you are not feeling well. I will leave some useful links in the description.

Hobbies in Lockdown.

Hello and welcome to The Norm podcast a safe space where we talk openly about our vulnerability and the mental health challenges we all experience. My name is Roisin and today we check in with Georgia and talk about how hobbies have helped her through the UK lockdown.  50 Free Things You Can Do During Lockdown [https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/50-free-things-you-can-do-during-lockdown]: https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/50-free-things-you-can-do-during-lockdown Lockdown cabin fever? 56 tried, tested, and terrific ways to beat the boredom [ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jan/27/lockdown-cabin-fever-here-are-56-tried-tested-and-terrific-ways-to-beat-the-boredom]: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jan/27/lockdown-cabin-fever-here-are-56-tried-tested-and-terrific-ways-to-beat-the-boredom --------- Samaritans: You can call 116 123 (free from any phone) or email jo@samaritans.org [jo@samaritans.org] The Mix: If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm) Saneline: you can leave a message on 07984 967 708 giving your first name and a contact number Shout: Text Shout to 85258 giveusashout.org [http://giveusashout.org/] Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.  CLAM: 0800 585858 or web chat: https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/ [https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/]

The Norm E02 - Stephanie - Working From Home.

Working from home has become the norm for most people in 202O and getting that life/work balance can be pretty tricky. More of us are finding to hard to switch off because work has literally been brought home. In this episode, I talk with Stephanie about the big switch and how anxiety affected her during the lockdown. Disclaimer: Myself and my guests are not mental health care professionals. If you feel like you are in a bad place, please either seek out professional help or reach out to someone you trust.  Useful links:  Samaritans: You can call 116 123 (free from any phone) or email jo@samaritans.org  The Mix: If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2 pm–11 pm)  Saneline: you can leave a message on 07984 967 708 giving your first name and a contact number.  Shout: Text Shout to 85258 giveusashout.org Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.   CALM: 0800 585858 or webchat: https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/  Therapy for Black Girls: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/  https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/

The Norm E01 - Sam: motivation and perfectionism during lockdown.

Hello and welcome to The Norm podcast. My name is Roisin and I want to create a safe space where we talk openly about are vulnerability and mental health challenges we all face. Today I will talking to Sam, a presenter and content creator, about the struggles with motivation, focus and perfectionism. during the Covid 19 national lockdowns. Disclaimer: Myself and my guests are not mental health care professionals. If you feel like you are in a bad place, please either seek out professional help or reach out to someone you trust. Useful links: Samaritans: You can call 116 123 (free from any phone) or email jo@samaritans.org The Mix: If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm) Saneline: you can leave a message on 07984 967 708 giving your first name and a contact number. Shout: Text Shout to 85258 giveusashout.org Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.  CALM: 0800 585858 or web chat: https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/