What Makes A Good Conversation?

What Makes A Good Conversation?

Author: BCB April 27, 2021 Duration: 46:04
The Black Country Blokes
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After 100 episodes, can the blokes now talk more openly and hold a good mental health conversation?

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Anxiety UK


Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.


Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm)


Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk



The bipolar UK


A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.


Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk



CALM


CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably for men aged 15 to 35.


Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)


Website: www.thecalmzone.net



Men's Health Forum


24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.


Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk



Mental Health Foundation


Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.


Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk



Mind


Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.


Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm)


Website: www.mind.org.uk



No Panic


Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.


Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge


Website: www.nopanic.org.uk



OCD Action


Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.


Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5 pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge.


Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk



OCD UK


A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.


Phone: 0333 212 7890 (Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm)


Website: www.ocduk.org



PAPYRUS


Young suicide prevention society.


Phone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm, and 2 pm to 5 pm on weekends)


Website: www.papyrus-uk.org



Rethink Mental Illness


Support and advice for people living with mental illness.


Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4 pm)


Website: www.rethink.org



Samaritans


Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.


Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)


Website: www.samaritans.org.uk



SANE


Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers. 


Text care: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare


Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum


Website: www.sane.org.uk/support



YoungMinds


Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.


Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4 pm)


Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

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Hosted by Lee Cadman and Kev Dillon, The Black Country Blokes creates honest conversations that often feel more like a chat with trusted friends than a formal interview. This podcast centers on real-life experiences, primarily navigating mental health, living with disability, and the myriad challenges and triumphs that define everyday existence. By bringing in guest experts from diverse fields, each episode unpacks these topics with a blend of personal anecdote and professional insight, offering listeners practical perspectives alongside genuine empathy. What emerges is a dialogue that’s both grounded and enlightening, refusing to shy away from complexity while maintaining a down-to-earth tone. The result is a consistently engaging listen that prioritizes authenticity over easy answers. Tuning into this podcast means joining a space built on understanding, where difficult subjects are approached with candor and warmth. It’s this unique combination of expert knowledge and relatable hosting that makes the show a distinctive voice within the broader landscape of wellness and self-improvement content.
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