Everyturn Mental Health

17/11/2025

Content/trigger warning: mention of su***de

Do young people just need to 'toughen up'? Episode 5, season 1 of It's All Mental podcast is out now! 🎧

In this episode, Mandy, Head of Children and Young People at Everyturn, and Pasha, Strategy and Development Director at Everyturn explore young people’s mental health. They chat all about why today’s young people are more open about their mental health—and why that openness is such a positive step forward 💜

Listen and subscribe on:
YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqXIj00efZA3Yib1Qt7Rljm1OubqpKeCS&si=Vnejh7Rk-0ehjSmp
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7kdK4pxWfAfSw36s6Wrqwo
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-mental/id1693836556

To find out more about It’s All Mental podcast, visit: https://www.everyturn.org/its-all-mental-podcast/

14/11/2025

Will you be coming along? Secure your space while they last (we've already sold 20% of our tickets!) 🎟️

Get tickets ⬇️
https://www.everyturn.org/hope-in-the-dark-charity-christmas-concert/

Your donation will go into our crisis fund, which helps us to change the lives of people who use our North East crisis services.

Hope in the Dark Christmas concert will be an evening of uplifting music, singalong Christmas carols, and stories of hope at St Mary’s Heritage Centre in Gateshead 💜

We can't wait to see you there! ✨

🗓️ 17 December 2025
📍St Mary's Heritage Centre, Oakwellgate, Gateshead
🕛 Doors open at 6.30pm, concert starts at 7pm and ends at 9pm

14/11/2025

There are sadly still many misconceptions and myths about schizophrenia, which can be upsetting to people living with schizophrenia, and can also add to the stigma surrounding the condition.

It's so important that we're mindful of the language we use when it comes to mental health so that we can avoid adding to this stigma 💜

If you haven't already listened to episode 3 of It's All Mental season 1, you can find the links below! In this episode, Louise and Adam chat all about schizophrenia, and the many misconceptions that surround the condition. To listen and subscribe, visit:

YouTube ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHbPab3ur1k&list=PLqXIj00efZA3Yib1Qt7Rljm1OubqpKeCS&index=3&t=6s

Spotify ⬇️
https://open.spotify.com/episode/41ikCaSH6JJaIEhejeuC2D?si=PrtLfxGwRYKI8JQ5uULLUg

Apple Podcasts ⬇️
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-schizophrenia-just-about-hearing-voices/id1693836556?i=1000735024985

12/11/2025

Join us this December at Hope in the Dark Christmas concert for uplifting music, singalong Christmas carols, and stories of hope at St Mary's Heritage Centre in Gateshead ✨

When? 📅
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Doors open at 6.30pm, concert starts at 7pm and ends at 9pm

Where? 📍
St Mary’s Heritage Centre
Oakwellgate
Gateshead

The evening will include music from the amazing 50-person Fortissimo Community Choir and the The Whole Shebang band (including carols to sing along with!), together with stories about lives changed through our North East crisis services.

Your donation will go into our crisis fund, which helps us to change the lives of people who use our North East crisis services 💜

To find out more and purchase your ticket, visit ⬇️
https://www.everyturn.org/hope-in-the-dark-charity-christmas-concert/

11/11/2025

Today is Remembrance Day, a day to remember the lives lost in wars across the world ❤️

We know that this time of year can feel really heavy for veterans and their families. We want to remind you that you don't need to struggle on alone. If you're struggling with your mental health and feel like some support could help, you can find your local NHS Talking Therapies provider on the NHS website ⬇️

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

10/11/2025

Content/trigger warning: su***de

Asking the question – are you feeling suicidal? Episode 4, Season 1 of It’s All Mental podcast is out now 🎙️

In this episode, Luke, Service Manager in our NHS 111 Initial Response Service chats to Kate, Head of Strategy and Communications at Everyturn, about some of the signs to look out for if someone is thinking of taking their life, how ask someone if they’re feeling suicidal, and what to do if they say yes.

A conversation could be life-saving! It’s important to feel able to start a conversation with someone that you’re worried about, in a judgment free, safe space. Sometimes we might worry that we’ll make someone feel worse by asking them if they’re suicidal, but it’s important to be direct. Asking directly can make the person feel more able to open up.

To listen to this episode and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, visit ⬇️
https://www.everyturn.org/its-all-mental-podcast/

If you’d like to feel more comfortable talking about su***de, and want to know what to do if you’re ever in the situation of supporting someone who is feeling suicidal, we’d really recommend Zero Su***de Alliance’s online Su***de Awareness training course. It’s a short, free course that can be taken by anyone: https://zerosu***dealliance.com/

If you or someone you know is struggling, you could contact the following helplines ⬇️

Samaritans (24/7):
Call 116 123
Visit website: www.samaritans.org

Shout (24/7):
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
Visit website: www.giveusashout.org

NHS 111 (24/7):
Call 111 and press option 2

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) (5pm to midnight):
Call 0800 58 58 58

Visit website: www.thecalmzone.net/su***de-prevention-helpline

03/11/2025

Is schizophrenia just about hearing voices? (spoiler alert, it isn't!)

Episode 3, Season 1 of It’s All Mental podcast is out now! 🎙️

In this episode, Louise, Service Manager in one of our 24-hour specialist adult care services, and Adam, Chief Executive at Everyturn talk about schizophrenia, and the many misconceptions that often surround the condition.

Schizophrenia is a complicated mental health condition, and can affect many aspects of your thoughts and emotions. It can look and feel different for everyone. Sadly, schizophrenia is still very misunderstood and stigmatised.

🎧 Listen to or watch this episode, subscribe and find our show notes on:

Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqXIj00efZA3Yib1Qt7Rljm1OubqpKeCS&si=z0sV_wPKHZZosFiU

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kdK4pxWfAfSw36s6Wrqwo

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-mental/id1693836556

🎙️ Find out more about It's All Mental podcast:
https://www.everyturn.org/its-all-mental-podcast/

02/11/2025

If you were on that train as a passenger, member of staff, or an emergency responder and live in one of the following areas, we can prioritise supporting you through our NHS Talking Therapies services:

- Derby and Derbyshire
- Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
- Peterborough and Cambridgeshire
- The Wirral

Visit our website and start the self-referral process: https://www.everyturn.org/talking-therapies/

If you live outside these areas, you can find your nearest service here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/find-nhs-talking-therapies-for-anxiety-and-depression/

If you need urgent support:
- You can call the Samaritans any time, day or night, on 116 123.
- Text SHOUT to 85258 for support via text message.

31/10/2025

Have you listened to episode 2 of It's All Mental's first season yet? 🎙️

This episode is all about worry and anxiety, and how to tell the difference between the two.

Where can I listen?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kdK4pxWfAfSw36s6Wrqwo
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-mental/id1693836556
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vLuNqzZRg0&list=PLqXIj00efZA3Yib1Qt7Rljm1OubqpKeCS&index=2
Find out more about It's All Mental podcast: https://www.everyturn.org/its-all-mental-podcast/

30/10/2025

We know that life isn't all about work...

Our benefits are there to improve your wellbeing, help you maintain a work/life balance, and to be a support during life's challenges 💜

To find out more about our colleague benefits, visit:

At Everyturn Mental Health, a core part of our organisation is investing in, developing, and growing our colleagues. Join our team today.

29/10/2025

Why do I find it so difficult to fall asleep? 💤

Getting the right amount of quality sleep is really important for our mental and physical health, although we know it’s not always easy.

Insomnia is a type of sleep disorder, which can look like:

🥱 Having trouble falling asleep
🌙 Waking up a lot through the night
🌅 Waking up early and not being able to fall back asleep
🪫 Not feeling refreshed or rested after waking up
💭 Finding it hard to concentrate because of tiredness
💥 Feeling irritable

To find out more about insomnia and poor sleep and what can help, visit our Advice Hub! ⬇️
https://www.everyturn.org/advice-hub/poor-sleep/what-is-insomnia/