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New mental health podcast ‘Let’s Open Up’ launches this September
01 Sep 26
Hertfordshire and Mid Essex Talking Therapies is launching a new mental health podcast, Let’s Open Up, on 16 September to encourage open conversations about mental health and wellbeing.
The podcast will feature honest and insightful discussions with people who have lived experience of mental health challenges, alongside mental health professionals and special guests.
Across the series, listeners will hear conversations on a wide range of topics, including therapy, neurodiversity, perinatal mental health and emotional wellbeing. The aim is to share experiences, reduce stigma and provide practical information and support for anyone interested in mental health.
The podcast launches with three episodes on 16 September, with a new episode released every fortnight.
Whether you're accessing support yourself, supporting a loved one, working in healthcare, or simply interested in mental health and wellbeing, Let's Open Up is for you.
To find out more, join the mailing list and follow ‘Let’s Open Up’ on your preferred platform: www.hpft-talkingtherapies.nhs.uk/self-help-webinar-library/podcast