Episode 11: My Journey by Clare
In this powerful episode of Just Mental Talk, Claire shares her deeply personal journey through mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, an abusive relationship, and the long path toward healing. With honesty and courage, she speaks about diagnosis, recovery, motherhood, self-worth, and the importance of finding the right support. Claire’s story is one of resilie
Lords Defeat Government on Social Media Ban — For the Second Time
The Lords Have Done It Again, And This Time the Government Admitted the Ban Is Coming The House of Lords has voted for the second time to back a ban on social media for children under 16 in the United Kingdom, and this time, the government’s own Technology Minister acknowledged in the chamber that action […]
Northern Ireland cannot tell you how many people are waiting for mental health care.
Last week, the Royal College of Psychiatrists Northern Ireland published their annual workforce census. It confirmed what many of us already suspected: 29% of consultant psychiatrist posts are either vacant or covered by locum doctors. 34% of specialist roles aren’t permanently filled. Northern Ireland has the highest psychiatry vacancy rate in the entire UK, wh
Historic Verdict: Meta and Google Found Liable for Children’s Mental Health Harm & What It Means for the UK
A Los Angeles jury has ordered the tech giants to pay $6 million in damages after finding their platforms were deliberately designed to be addictive to young users. JustMental examines why this matters far beyond California. In a verdict that marks a turning point in the global fight for mental health accountability, a Los Angeles […]
Different Brains. Not Broken. Never Broken.
This week, 16th to 22nd March 2026, marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week. It is a week that, on the surface, asks us to acknowledge and appreciate the full spectrum of human neurological difference. ADHD. Autism. Dyslexia. Dyspraxia. Dyscalculia. Tourette’s Syndrome. And many more besides. At JustMental, we do not simply acknowledge. We dig deeper. Because cele
Nearly a Third of NI’s Senior Psychiatry Posts Are Vacant, And Nobody’s Counting the People Waiting
New figures published today by the Royal College of Psychiatrists paint a sobering picture of mental health services in Northern Ireland, and one that should prompt urgent political action. According to the RCPsych’s latest workforce census, which gathered information in 2025 from all five health trusts in Northern Ireland, 29% of consultant psychiatry posts are
JUSTMENTAL STATEMENT | MPs Reject Social Media BanÂ
Go To The Root. Yesterday, MPs voted 307 to 173 to reject an outright ban on social media for under-16s, defeating a Lords amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. In its place, Education Minister Olivia Bailey’s alternative plan was backed, granting ministers flexible powers to introduce restrictions, whilst a government consultation runs u
Episode 10: Liz McConaghy
Discover Liz McConaghy’s inspiring journey from a childhood fascination with the military to becoming a pioneering female crew member in the RAF Chinook Fleet. Learn about her challenges and triumphs in this unique career.
JustMental Statement | Meta/Instagram Teen Safety Alerts
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Episode 9: SOS
In this episode of Just Mental Talk, Claire Curran from Survivors of Suicide discusses the critical importance of suicide prevention and the support provided to families affected by suicide. She shares insights into the emotional journey of grieving families, the signs of suicidal thoughts, and the need for education and awareness in mental health. Claire […]