Hello,
Welcome to this special edition of the ContentED, celebrating World Mental Health Day which took place on the 10th October! This year’s theme focuses on workplace mental health, emphasising the need for healthy work environments that benefit both individuals and organisations.
To explore this vital topic, we’ve curated recommendations, including a tragicomedy animated series, insightful BBC Radio 4 programmes on psychology and mental health, plus stories from the Unsinkable Instagram account.
Explore our full list of recommendations below, and we'd love to hear about your favourite mental health resources.
(The content in this week's ContentED contains discussions and depictions of mental health and wellbeing. Viewer discretion is advised.)
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Podcast | Janno Signal
In this special episode of Janno Signal we talk Sandeep Saib, a Senior Business Development Executive at CMS. Sandeep opens up about her mental health journey, as well as her role as an advocate for mental health and suicide prevention across many groups and organisations. She also shares her thoughts on supporting mental health in the workplace.
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TV | BoJack Horseman
A bold, animated dark comedy that follows a washed-up '90s sitcom star, who just happens to be a talking horse, as he navigates fame, bad decisions, and his complicated inner world. With a mix of absurd humor and raw emotional depth, the Emmy nominated show dives headfirst into depression, showing its messy ups and downs. BoJack's journey is a rollercoaster of fleeting highs and deep self-sabotage, while other characters like Diane and Princess Carolyn grapple with their own unique struggles.
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BoJack Horseman | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
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Audible | I Hope this Finds You Well
Jolene is an anxiety-riddled, depressed heroine who despises her coworkers and keeps her distance, until an IT disaster grants her access to their private messages. Initially horrified, Jolene soon realises the power this knowledge gives her, especially with job cuts looming. But as she delves into their secrets, her carefully built walls begin to crumble. With dark humor and sharp insight into mental health, I Hope this Finds You Well by Natalie Sue, is a must-read for fans of The Office and Really Good, Actually, offering a raw yet funny take on anxiety, depression, and self-discovery.
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Instagram | @unsinkablestories
Unsinkable harnesses the power of storytelling to bridge the gap between traditional mental health resources and innovative, psychosocial support models. The Unsinkable Storytelling, Community Champion, and Youth programmes draw from diverse personal stories to help others discover they are not alone, and recovery is possible.
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Unsinkable - LampLight by Mikaela Brewer
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Podcast | All in the Mind
The show on how we think, feel and behave. Claudia Hammond delves into the evidence on mental health, psychology and neuroscience. With intriguing topics from why music makes us cry to internet addiction and the psychology of hope. Catch weekly episodes on BBC Radio 4 or catch up with over 300 episodes on BBC Sounds.
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We'd love to hear any recommendations you have and please let us know if you would like to edit your own guest issue of ContentED.
Enjoy your weekend!
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