Weekly Economics Podcast

This Thursday is Time To Talk Day, a day meant to encourage people to talk about mental health. But what are the wider social and economic factors that are causing poor mental health in the first place? Is the economy itself damaging our mental health? Is modern life making us sick? Ayeisha Thomas-Smith talks to Hana Riaz, who is researching the impact of gentrification on mental health, New Economics Foundation organiser Becki Winson, and NEF wellbeing researcher Annie Quick. If you, or someone you know, have been affected by mental health issues, the following organisations may be able to help: The Mental Health Foundation provides a guide to Mental Health problems, topical issues and treatment options via their website. http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ Mind provides advice and support on a range of topics including types of mental health problem, legislation and details of local help and support in England and Wales. http://www.mind.org.uk/ Phone: 0300 123 3393 (weekdays 9am - 6pm) YoungMinds offer