Small Talk, Big Change

Race & Microaggressions Part 2

In the second of a 2-part episode, presenter Ravideep Kaur explores the challenges faced by refugee, asylum seeker, and migrant families in accessing healthcare and raising children in a new culture. In this episode, she focuses on the challenges of language barriers and parenting in an unfamiliar culture You will hear the additional voices of Amma Birth Companions mothers and CEO Maree Aldam, Maryhill Integration Network parent Nyla and Dad Rock's father Regan. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, visit ⁠mentalhealth.org.uk/gethelp⁠ [http://mentalhealth.org.uk/gethelp].

Race & Microaggressions Part 1

In the first of a 2-part episode, presenter Ravideep Kaur explores the challenges faced by refugee, asylum seeker, and migrant families in accessing healthcare and raising children in a new culture. In this episode, she focuses on the impact of racism and microaggressions on families accessing services. You will hear the additional voices of Amma Birth Companions mothers and CEO Maree Aldam, Maryhill Integration Network parent Nyla and Dad Rock's father Regan. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, visit ⁠mentalhealth.org.uk/gethelp⁠ [http://mentalhealth.org.uk/gethelp].

Schools

Presenter Tim Street explores what young people need to better support their mental health at home and in school.  You will hear the additional voices of Teacher Kerry Russell, librarian and parent Jane and student Natasha and ex-headteacher, and Head of Service for SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) Billy Burke. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, visit ⁠mentalhealth.org.uk/gethelp⁠ [http://mentalhealth.org.uk/gethelp].

Co-regulation & Parenting

In today's episode, we're going to explore the topic of parental mental health and co-regulation with insights from parents, organisations and charities MindMosaic Child and Family Therapy, and Dad's Rock and children's mental health expert Laura Earnshaw. This is a crucial area that affects every family, yet it's one that's often overlooked or misunderstood. We'll be diving deep into the challenges parents face, the impact of stress on both parents and children, and most importantly, the strategies and support systems that can make a real difference. For more information and to find support, visit the Mental Health Foundation website - ⁠mentalhealth.org.uk [http://mentalhealth.org.uk/]

Together to Thrive (No Music)

**This version of Small Talk, Big Change called Together to Thrive contains no music or sound design**  In this episode of Small Talk Big Change, we explore the complex and often misunderstood topic of neurodiversity and the challenges faced by families navigating long waiting times for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, or CAMHS. The episode will explore an innovative task-sharing approach being pioneered in Dundee, Scotland, called Together to Thrive with insight from Dr. Johnny Graham, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist in NHS Tayside, Jacqui Paton and Keren Hadden from NHS CAMHS in Dundee, children’s mental health expert Laura Earnshaw and Louise, one of the parents who has received support through Together To Thrive. You’ll hear how this groundbreaking project aims to redirect specialist mental health support to community-based organisations, providing much-needed help to families who would otherwise be left waiting and struggling. For more information about Together To Thrive and to find support, visit the Mental Health Foundation website - ⁠mentalhealth.org.uk [http://mentalhealth.org.uk/]