Cuckoo: Stories of Young People & Mental Health in Australia
Cuckoo aims to she light on the truth about mental illness & mental health treatment in Australia for young people. This podcast is for people with lived experience of mental illness, their loved ones & health professionals working in this space. Cuckoo aims to challenge stigma & shed light on how the mental health system needs to improve.
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Episodes
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
In this episode I speak with Rhiannon Walton, exercise physiologist & Director of Conveniently Active in Erina NSW.
Rhiannon talks about the role of exercise in mental health recovery & treatment.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Jen & Alex chat about the challenges for new & emerging leaders in the healthcare, community & healthcare sectors, including the common challenges faced by good clinicians taking on formal & informal leadership roles.
Leadership in these sectors faces some unique issues & challenges, & getting the right support can be difficult.
Jen discusses key considerations for developing your leadership skills, plus how the right support in leadership development can benefit you the professional, your team & your clients!
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Trigger warning*** suicide themes
If you, or someone you love, is stuck in the mental health crisis service merry-go-round, this is the episode for you! Learn what to do to get better:)
For more help & resources, visit www.mindfulrecovery.com.au, or drop me an email at alexwilson@mindfulrecovery.com.au
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
In this episode we hear Chloe's story. Chloe talks about her experiences with trauma, mental health stigma, ECT & the impact a diagnosis can have.
To get in touch, or to be interviewed contact me at alexwilson@mindfulrecovery.com.au
For urgent mental health care (Australia) call Lifeline (13 11 14), or visit your nearest hospital emergency department.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
If you find navigating mental health services in Australia confusing, this episode is for you!
I explain different services & how they target different levels of severity (acuity). I also discuss what to do if you feel you are not getting enough help from a service, & what to consider for long-term mental health maintenance.
Got comments or questions? Email me at alexwilson@mindfulrecovery.com.au
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Who would have thought that a podcast about stigma might run into the exact problem it's designed to expose?!?! In this episode, I discuss the fear associated with discussing mental health for young people.
Want to share your story??? I want to hear from you!
Email me at alexwilson@mindfulrecovery.com.au
Friday May 06, 2022
About the Podcast
My name is Alex Wilson, & I am a clinical social worker specialising in mental health & young people. My aim in creating this podcast is to create a space for young people to share lived experiences in the mental health system.
The reality of seeking help for many young people is that it is a difficult & often traumatic experience. Stigma surrounding mental illness is present within health & mental health services, & serves as a major barrier to young people seeking help.
Cuckoo aims to cut through the gloss & the token reporting on youth mental health. These are true stories reflecting the state of our mental health system. It's only once we acknowledge the truth that we can work to change it.