Trigger Warning: This week we read some of our very own VERVE Women’s intimate stories on their struggles and journeys with their own mental health issues. From Anger, to Depression, to Anxiety & Panic Disorder, we hope to encourage the conversation surrounding mental health and break the stigma that we’re so used to accepting. We also explore the available options to those struggling: details in the episode notes.

Episode Notes:
Article ‘I’m Not Angry’ by Badass Feminist Sarah Velour: https://www.verveup.com/shesaid/im-not-angry

Article on topic Sarah brought up about whether men hate anger in women: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/have-men-always-had-a-problem-with-anger-in-women-wcz/

Article ‘My Mental Health’ by VERVE Operative Helena Burton- Jones: https://www.verveup.com/shesaid/my-mental-health

Websites to go to if you need help:
https://www.samaritans.org
https://www.papyrus.com
https://www.mind.org.uk
https://www.bipolaruk.org

Article ‘DEPRESSION- Anger Without the Enthusiasm’ by Chief Feminist Operative Anna Quick- Palmer: https://www.verveup.com/shesaid/depression-anger-without-the-enthusiasm

Source on how depression can be as deadly as smoking: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091117094933.htm

Article ‘Where is Mental Health’s Feminism?’ by USA VERVE Operative Claire Ryder: https://www.verveup.com/shesaid/where-is-mental-healths-feminism

In the US:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): 1-800-931-2237
In the UK:
SupportLine: 01708 765200
Samaritans: Call 116 123 
Papyrus (for people under 35): Call 0800 068 41 41 – Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm, weekends 2pm to 10pm, bank holidays 2pm to 5pm or Text 07786 209697 
Childline (for anyone under 19): Call 0800 1111 – the number won't show up on your phone bill
The Silverline (for older people): Call 0800 4 70 80 90