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17. #17: Let's Talk Mental Health Part 3 of 3 - Breaking Down the Multifaceted Role of A Mental Health Nurse ft Jenny Pink Mental Health Consultant

Welcome to Part 3 of the final part of the miniseries Let’s Talk Mental Health – where we have explored mental health, trauma from a parents view, we have discussed with Geert Bettinger author of MOVING ON BY STANDING STILL - how to make sense of behaviour that can be deemed as challenging from both his journey and working with educators, families.  
Available on Amazon so go check it out!
Today, I am blessed once again and extremely grateful to welcome Jenny Pink to the conversation to help seal by triangulating this very important subject by providing a view from the clinical perspective.
It is through the sharing of different views of mental health we can raise our awareness and hopefully build the confidence to support anyone that has or is going through a mental health crisis, regardless of the root cause:
Biological, Childhood abuse,
trauma, or neglect, social isolation or loneliness.
Experiencing discrimination and stigma.
Social disadvantage, poverty or debt.
Bereavement (losing someone close to you)
Severe or long-term stress.
long-term physical health condition.
unemployment or losing your job.
Jenny is a freelance Mental Health Consultant that specialises in working with children’s and families and was central to setting up a Children’s psychiatry liaison Service in Surrey. For those of you in the know setting up any services in the NHS is a tall order – the pressures are many and the expectations to succeed through improving patient outcomes very high.
We discuss your journey into CAMHS (Child Adolescent Mental Health Nursing), teasing out the career challenges and highlights. Trust me when I say this, Jenny is honest about her experiences which is refreshing, to say the least. Jenny’s expertise will help anyone that is caring for a young person that is grappling to make sense of their mental illness how to spot the signs and symptoms that they need.  These can and are not limited to:
Mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder),
Anxiety disorders.
Personality disorders.
Psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia)
Eating disorders.
Trauma-related disorders (such as post-traumatic stress disorder)
Substance abuse disorders
 
From her professional perspective, we also discuss the use of technology to support the early detection of mental illness, maintaining health and wellbeing and most importantly prevention. Jenny has become a strong advocate for the use of gathering data effectively and efficiently to make the case for better provision for care. Jenny is bold and courageous and passionate about her work, her vision for the future of healthcare will blow you away and quite frankly any manifesto. 
Jenny reveals the core attributes needed to be an effective mental health nurse, and this interview is a clarion call for anyone that had the thought of entering this rewarding profession – there is no better time as the nursing bursary has been reinstated. The negatively impacted mature people chances to train as a nurse. Jenny has sounded the clarion call the nursing profession needs you, so rise to the calling!
This interview will surely resonate with anyone going through mental health challenges directly or indirectly pls share, like and comment to be part of the conversation.
Jenny’s useful links that she uses in her work
https://youngminds.org.uk/contact-us/parents-helpline-enquiries/ https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/get-urgent-help/youngminds-crisis-messenger/ https://mindfulpinkelephant.co.uk/ https://youngminds.org.uk/ https://www.livesinthebalance.org/ https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/
 
If you would like to know more about mental health and how to support anyone going through this challenge – reach out on our email address info@themicdropclub.com
Thanks once again to Jenny Pink for the time and sharing her experience and expertise on the interview. On the behalf of all the listeners and THE MIC DROP CLUB, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous NEW YEAR!
JENNY PINK YOU ROCK & MAKE YOUNG PEOPLES LIFE BOOM!
THANK YOU!

16. #16: Let's Talk Mental Health Part 2 of 3 - How to Find Meaning in ‘Problem Behaviour’ ft Geert Bettinger author of Moving on by Standing Still

Part 2 of 3 – Let’s Talk Mental Health – How to Find Meaning in ‘Problem Behaviour’ ft Geert Bettinger author of Moving on by Standing Still
As we steadily build our #mentalhealthawareness it is important to not overlook the behavioural traits of people that are going through or have gone through traumatic life events, developmental disabilities and mental illness including dementia. To help us better understand how to separate the behaviour from the person, we welcome via Skype Geert Bettinger author of Moving on by Standing Still to The Mic Drop Club. This groundbreaking book was written to challenge our perceptions on ‘Problem Behaviour’ by questioning our values, beliefs and attitudes. His book has taken him around the world and is fast becoming the de-facto book to changing the culture of care to one that champions the patients experience, needs, wishes and feelings. 
“Is the behaviour a problem for you or the individual?”
I had the pleasure of co-delivering a care planning module with Geert to pre-registered Nurses at Kingston University. Our approach was described as electric, the students were able to explore his methods through role-play, addressing key issues such as patient empowerment, embracing silence, remaining open and non-judgemental whilst acknowledging that the patient is the expert based on their lived experience with the illness. The care professional is there to support them on the journey to recovery.
“The time has come to re-educate the educators”
This interview was facilitated by Skype as Geert is based in the Netherlands,
#TheMicdropClub would like to extend an extra special Thank you to Geert Bettinger for this insightful interview and wish him every success in changing care practices around the world.
For more information and to purchase his book click on the links below:
http://www.geertbettinger.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Standing-Still-Different-Behavior/dp/1525514016
If this interview resonance with you or you would like more information on how to support someone with mental health illness, feel free to drop us a line and we will gladly signpost you in the right direction.
info@themicdropclub.com
For videos to help Motivate and Inspire you to achieve goals, check out the links below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi3r4DFTpaRoan1zRjZCZqg
www.the140.rule.com
https://www.facebook.com/douglas.hamandishe
https://www.instagram.com/the_140_rule/

15. #15: Lets Talk Mental Health Part 1 of 3 - A Parents Journey Supporting A Child With Mental Health Challenges ft Tracy Page

Part 1 of 3 – Series focusing on raising Mental Health Awareness
As we fast approach Christmas, I would like to shift the focus to #mentalhealth with the view to raising awareness by interviewing people that have had direct experience living with a mental illness including the often forgotten family members, friends and carers - as you will hear play a crucial role in an individual's journey to recovery. Lastly, the Health and Social Care professionals that deliver the care. It is my hope that this triangulation of the different views and experiences will give you a better holistic view of mental health. Managing your mental health is central to achieving your goals and The central wealth of our people is mental health - Master Ace Letter to the Better.
I was fortunate enough to discuss with a close friend and colleague Tracy Page on her journey supporting her daughter with her mental health challenges. Tracy speaks candidly how she navigated the mental health system with all its complexities, the thoughts and feeling she had at the time, her copying strategies and ultimately coming to terms the new reality as defined by her daughter. This podcast packs a real punch and shall resonate with anyone that is going a similar challenge. I ask you kindly forward this podcast to them.
It is now commonly accepted that 1 in 4 of us shall develop some sort of mental health illness in our lifetime – common diagnoses being depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia and bipolar. Although much of the stigma has gone, there is still plenty of work that needs to be done in supporting people experiencing mental health challenges. Service provisions in many areas in the UK are lacking in resources, Inpatient wards are not adequately staffed, staff need better training in the Recovery Module, Community Teams spend far too little time with service users the list is endless. Yet, despite this Tracy has demonstrated great resilience, her daughter even greater courage and that combination should instil hope for everyone going through this challenge.
If this interview resonance with you or you would like more information on how to support someone with mental health illness, feel free to drop us a line and we will gladly signpost you in the right direction.
info@themicdropclub.com
Thanks Tracy for the Recovery Focussed Mannequin
 
#TheMicdropClub would like to extend an extra special Thank you for Tracy for this interview and wish her and her family success for the future.
Useful Links
The 5 stages of Grief - Kübler-Ross model
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%BCbler-Ross_model
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/parenting-with-a-mental-health-problem/#.XepR_5L7RBw
https://childmind.org/article/support-friend-with-mental-health-challenges/
https://www.nami.org/find-support/family-members-and-caregivers/learning-to-help-your-child-and-your-family
For videos to help Motivate and Inspire you to achieve goals, check out the links below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi3r4DFTpaRoan1zRjZCZqg
www.the140.rule.com
https://www.facebook.com/douglas.hamandishe
https://www.instagram.com/the_140_rule/
 
 

14. #14: Emergency Mic Drop Session - The Rise of Terrorism - The Prying On The Weak, Discussing The Root Causes & What Urgent Action Is Needed!

On a sombre note, the UK was hit with yet another terrorism-related incident on #BlackFriday - the 2nd incident in less than 3 years. This Podcast welcomes back Everton Barton alongside cohost Jing (The Best Kept Secret) to discuss the root causes of Terrorism, the common threads and what needs to be done to stop this rise in mindless violence.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and we salute the brave individuals including the London Metropolitan Police that assisted in containing the incident, preventing more loss of life.
The Mic Drop Club stands up for Love, Unity and Respect for all people of this Beautiful we stand square with all efforts to stop the rise of Terrorism.

13. #13: Gaming Addiction - Discussion with Everton Barton Expert Gamer - What are the warning signs? What are the causes and effects? What treatment options are available?

The number 13 is considered an unlucky number in some countries, but certainly not in this case. Welcome to the 13th Mic Drop Club Podcast, in this session I had the pleasure of discussing with Everton Barton Gaming Expert and Champion for better Mental Health Awareness for Gaming Addictions. The timing could not have been any better with #blackfriday, #cybermonday and #christmas fast approaching many people are searching for the next video game console or games for their loved ones or themselves. However, there has been conflicting press coverage on the effects of gaming on the young and impressionable – some making connections to poor educational attainment, violent outbursts and even terrorism. There has been a noticeable lack of objective reporting and certainly no root cause debate between the gaming industry, schools and law enforcement/government. The lack of triangulation has resulted in many people feeling powerless and helpless when it comes to video games. 
 
Everton has more than 30 years’ experience as a video gamer, developer and conceptual games designer. His exposure to mental health has sparked his keen interest in exposing the myths around Gaming to support people in their understanding of gaming, its benefits to children development, gaming cost considerations (Total Cost of owning and becoming an expert gamer), spotting early signs of addictions or unhealthy gaming habits. 
Stay tuned in this conversation it will open your eyes to many aspects of gaming that are not commonly understood, enabling you to enjoy video games as they were intended.
The stereotypical gamer is not limited to a spotty faced teenager/middle-aged male, isolated in his or her bedroom possessing poor social skills. Gaming has evolved, and it continues to evolve into an international multibillion-dollar industry. It is through exposing these myths – debunking and getting to the root cause of Video game addiction also known as gaming disorder or internet gaming disorder is generally defined as problematic, compulsive use of video and/or internet games, that results in significant impairment to an individual's ability to function in various life domains over a prolonged period of time. 
The UK gaming market is now worth a record £5.7bn (2019). In 2017, 32.4 million people play games in the UK, and is the sixth-largest video game market worldwide as of 2016, with a revenue of 3.94 billion U.S. dollars. There are now more than 2.5 billion gamers across the world. Combined, they will spend $152.1 billion on games in 2019, representing an increase of +9.6% year on year.
 
There is hope for anyone that is suffering from a Gaming Addiction, although signposting to services to support this condition is extremely poor in the UK.
Treatment for Gaming addiction is available privately within the UK whilst the NHS has been rather slower in recognising this condition and offering appropriate treatment - particularly regarding children’s Mental Health services where the threshold to receive treatment is very high due to a lack of resources caused by years of underfunding. 
Everton Barton can be contacted directly on Linkedin and is happy to offer any advice as required.
Thank you, Everton, for sharing your deep knowledge on this subject – you are not just living life but making life BOOM!
  
Useful Links
Video game addiction
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_addiction
 Don't forget to like, subscribe and engage with the Show. If you would like to contribute to the discussions feel free to drop us a line.   Enjoy your Gaming!
info@themicdropclub.com
 
www.themicdropclub.com
 
 

12. #12: After Dinner Conversation with Sebastian Brouwer - Exploring the techniques used to achieve high results and how to expose the hidden drivers that fuel our desires

This podcast was recorded after celebrating my God Son Leo's 2nd Birthday with his uncle Sebastian. We go back and forth in what was a continuation of a conversation around the dinner table, exploring the techniques used to achieve high results and how to expose the hidden drivers that fuel our desires. Sebastian provides his unique outlook on Life with a frank and honest self-reflective approach that is refreshing to hear. Based in the Netherlands, Sebastian is an accomplished basketball player that knows only too well just how difficult it is to keep one's motivation levels high, remain focused on your goals whilst trying to enjoy the sport. The conversation was delivered in high spirits to motivate you and to help you ask the important questions relating to the pursuit of your own goals.
Sebastian is definitely NOT one of those people plodding away through life, he is constantly asking, reflecting and actioning the feedback he receives to maximise his wins and minimise his loses.Don't just live life, make life BOOM!

11. #11: The Journey to Transformation – A Conversation with Mutsa Samuel The Founder of UbuntuLab - Personal Growth Hub

Mutsa heads up Ubuntu Lab - which translates from its Southern African roots to mean, a quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity.
"there is a need for understanding not vengeance, ubuntu not victimization"
Mutsa’s focus is to help people achieve transformation in their life, through bespoke coaching practices and principles that are designed to foster introspective reflection, recharacterization of life events and the adoption of new habits that enables individuals to thrive.
 
His company runs focused groups across the globe from the office, virtual meetups to exotic locations, with a clear goal to help people ‘Transform’
As a Critical Thinker, Mutsa has realised the importance and lack of the crucial skill of critical thinking in Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole. From this need Ubuntu Leadership Academy was created, where through interactive seminars and workshops people were taught how to think and feel differently in order to better themselves.
UbuntuLab focuses on holistic development of the individual, were the end result is to BECOME a person who proactively contributes in bettering society.
Under ULbuntuLab are programs such as Level Up: (a 3 month intensive entrepreneurial development program), Boys to Men ( an 8 week crash course in Effective Leadership for +18 orphans) and Your Authentic Self ( a series of blogs, vlogs, podcasts, e-books, books and seminars, that dares people to find out who they really are).
I had the pleasure of catching up with my cousin Mutsa whilst on holiday in Zimbabwe, this podcast is an extract of that conversation. 
Mutsa debunks the modern ‘work-life balance paradigm’, His Spiritual journey and why he believes the current ways of living are not good for personal growth, “it is all about being connected to something far bigger than yourself.
He drops many Mic Drop Jewels the highlight being a technique ACRR (Acknowledge, Confront, Remove & Replace) - used to help people come to terms with traumatic events and move forward in their lives. 
 
Watch out for the collaboration Live in The UK 2019 - details to follow. Time to evolve or dissolve - Make Life Boom!
 
For more information on Mutsa Samuel Check Out
www.mutsasamuel.blogspot.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutsa-samuel-2b955b1b/ 
 
Books of Influence - Reading is only useful if you apply the lessons in your own life.  
 
Rising strong by Brene Brown
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rising-Strong-Bren%C3%A9-Brown/dp/0091955033/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Rising+strong+-&qid=1573999745&sr=8-1
 
Seeds for the Soul by Chuck Hilig
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seeds-Soul-Living-Source-Who/dp/1591810620/ref=sr_1_2?crid=8C2BLU2G9DSQ&keywords=seed+of+the+soul&qid=1573999799&sprefix=Seed+of+the+soul%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-2
1984 by George Orwell
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nineteen-Eighty-Four-Penguin-Modern-Classics/dp/014118776X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=1984+George+Orwell&qid=1573999900&sr=8-1
 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Astonishing-Gods-Ben-Okri/dp/1784082554
Astonishing the Gods by Ben Okri
 
Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autobiography-Malcolm-X/dp/0141032723/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Autobiography+of+Malcolm+X&qid=1573999984&sr=8-1
 
 

10. #10: The Top 5 Reasons Why It's More Important Than Ever To Vote

As the UK is bracing itself for a Winter General Election on 12 December that has been triggered by the lack of progress with implementing # Brexit. We thought it only fitting to discuss and breakdown the popular misconceptions when it comes to voting, for example, young people are not engaged in #politics or the outcome of elections. In many cases across the world, politicians adopt a stance that young people should be seen and not heard, yet with the consequences of this election having severe ramifications for the UK and Europe, the spotlight has shifted in their favour.
In fact, many young people have vocalised their strong held views when it comes to #Climate change and #Equality and have taken to streets all across the globe for change.
There is no doubt that #brexit has divided the UK, the result of the referendum on June 23, 2016, revealing that the UK voted to leave the European Union by 51.89% for Leave to 48.11% for Remain, a margin of 3.78%. These tight margins evidenced in the splitting across the major political parties; Conservatives and Labour. People homes have also been divided by the effects of Brexit – so we have steered away from any party leanings or affiliations with a clear mandate to encourage you all to vote, because it does not matter who you vote for #Labour #Conservatives #Libdem or #Greenparty etc as long as the party is representing your views and addressing your needs.
Many people throughout history have fought for the right to Vote – so our unified call to action is for you all to go out on 12 December and cast your vote.
 
The deadline to register to vote 
Deadline for registering to vote in the General Election. Register by 11:59 pm on 26 November to vote in the General Election on 12 December. 
 
https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
 
 Don't just live life and make life Boom!
 

9. #9: The Mic Drop Club Exclusive interview with Jack Jacob - Managing Director at Partnership Network Events discussing Life Principles and Self Determination To Achieve Success

It is fair to say that there are not many 26 years old that have founded and are a managing director event company operating in the Public and Private sector. This sector is heavily saturated, extremely competitive and being able to stand out with a unique offering being a major challenge. If you have been to any Health or public sector events you will know exactly what I mean.
Jack is not only dedicated to building beyond the traditional pipeline for business growth he is a person focused on finding balance with his personal life. His views are liberating, honest and straight to the point.
This is an interview that will inspire anyone that has a vision and is bold enough to push through the challenges to make it happen. Jack proves it’s not the type of ’Spoon’ one is born with, there are principles if followed that will increase your chance for success in anything you put your heart and mind into.
 
Jack is a multi-talented individual as will be revealed in the interview, he is not just living life, he is making life Boom!
 
For more information on Jack and the Business he heads up to follow the link below:
 
Www.partnershipnetworkevents.com
 
www.themicdropclub.com
 

8. #8: Does your friendship circle add value to your life?

In this Podcast we discuss the hidden forces at play that drive relationships that can be perceived as positive or negative – the outcome is ultimately measured by our own values, beliefs and goals. 
 
This back and forth discussion between your host Douglas Hamandishe along with co-host Jingo is at times brutal as it is honest, as we reflect on own friendships and relationships – nothing is off-limits, you will not look at your friendships again in the same light, especially those of you focused in achieving your goals. This podcast is a must-listen.
 
Key themes
How does the friendship circle determining the level of success we are going to have/achieve? You know the saying, “Birds of a feather flock together”
At the core over every relationship lies the seed of ‘NEED’, fail to acknowledge this at your own peril.
Relationships thrive in environments where there is an abundance of energy, trust and love.
Does our ‘Wants’ trump our ‘Needs’ when it comes to relationships?
What are the 3 toxic personality types you need to avoid in any relationship; friendship; partnership or marriage? The first clue is the Blood Sucker! 2nd clue – Dream Assassin and lastly the Slave Maker!
What value do you bring to the relationship? Time to be honest here, what role do you play, and can you ever change your role in a relationship whilst maintaining the same level of trust and respect?
How much control or choice do we have when choosing our friendships? Certain friendships are formed within the environment you have grown up in but that doesn't mean they align with your values or destiny!
 
We touch the tip of the iceberg on this important topic in the hope that it inspires you to maintain, seek out and value quality relationships/friendships they can shape who you are, where you are going and the perspective life. 
 
Onwards, upwards and outwards people, don’t forget to share, like and subscribe to the video. We do this for all for you to not just live life, make life boom!
 
If you want to feature on The Mic Drop Club podcast or want us to discuss any topic, send us a message on www.themicdropclub.com