Dr Natasha Khan discusses mental illness within the South Asian Community, and how shame, embarrassment, family reputation and lack of awareness impact members of this community seeking help.

My mental health journey started when I was diagnosed with depression at the age of 11 after childhood abuse that went on to shape the best part of my teens and early adulthood. The end of 2018 saw the breakdown of a mentally abusive relationship that seemed to be the final straw. It was only in 2020 that I finally broke down. I was referred to the Mental Health Crisis Team, and they saved my life.

Becoming disabled at 10 years old massively impacted my mental health. I went from being an active young girl to being housebound. Over the next few years, I developed severe anxiety and panic attacks. Although anxiety is a horrible thing to go through, I truly believe it has helped me become the best version of myself.

Lydia found herself on a downward spiral with her skin condition and mental health. She discusses relationships, including their red flags, and how to know when it might be time to step away.

Following battles with alcohol, drugs, anxiety and panic attacks, Jake credits talking about his struggles and issues as one of the most important parts in his recovery and sobriety.

My journey with mental health began from around the age of 13 after experiencing bereavement. I was also struggling majorly with body-image issues, due to me struggling with self-acceptance and self-perception, because of my disability. I fell into a viscous cycle of starving myself, making myself sick and binge eating, which then tragically resulted in me attempting suicide at the young age of 15.

Ruth Cooper-Dickson is a Positive Psychology Practitioner who was diagnosed five years ago with Panic Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. She credits positive psychology practices for getting her through the difficult stages and helping her on the road to recovery.

Dr Emma Svanberg shows us how to meditate and sit with uncomfortable feelings. During a time of confusion and hectic-ness, like the pandemic, taking 5 minutes out to reset & rebalance can teach us to slow down and appreciate what we have.

After a severe period of burnout in 2018, it's taken over a year for pilates instructor Emily Hale to build resilience and get back on her feet. She credits exercise, counselling and recognising burnout to combat anxiety and low mood.

Business strategist Angel Marie discusses working through childhood trauma, self-identity struggles and negative experiences to find the beauty in solitude. Angel credits giving herself space and time to reflect upon her experiences and work on her distorted, negative thoughts.