Episode 5: Andrew Shaw
In this conversation, Andrew shares his extensive experience in psychology, counseling, and coaching, focusing on mental resilience, emotional intelligence, and the challenges men face regarding mental health. He discusses personal struggles, the impact of societal expectations, and the importance of vulnerability. The conversation also touches on the role of social m
Episode 4: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder with Stephen Herron
In this episode of Just Mental Talk, Stephen Herron shares his personal journey through mental health challenges, including the impact of bullying, his diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, and the coping mechanisms that have helped him. He emphasises the importance of support networks, the interconnectedness of mental and physical health, and the ongoing jour
Episode 3: Suzanne’s Story, Bipolar Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Support in Northern Ireland
In Episode 3 of the Just Mental Podcast, Karl is joined by guest Suzanne as she shares her personal journey with bipolar, from the moment she was diagnosed to the symptoms she experienced along the way. Together, they talk honestly about what living with bipolar can feel like, what helped, what did not, and what […]
Episode 2: Mental Health in Northern Ireland with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt
In this episode of JustMental, Karl speaks with Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt about the challenges facing the Executive in the area of mental health and what is being done to address them. They discuss the current situation around private ADHD diagnoses and shared care, how services are responding to suicide risk and prevention […]
Episode 1: Why JustMental Exists
In this raw opening episode, Karl, our host, shares the a very small part of his story that sparked JustMental. He speaks candidly about his suicide attempts, feeling like a burden to his family, and the night he made funeral arrangements with his son and brother after doctors warned he might not survive. This isn’t […]