Radio X and CALM bring you the Mental Health Toolkit

10 October 2023, 10:06

The Radio X Mental Health Tool Kit with the Campaign Against Living Miserably
The Radio X Mental Health Tool Kit with the Campaign Against Living Miserably. Picture: Radio X

Radio X’s Mental Health Tool Kit with CALM sees stars like Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil, comedian Nish Kumar and our own Ed Gamble offer advice and real stories about mental health.

Listen to the Mental Health Toolkit on Global Player

Radio X has teamed up with the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), to bring you a series of short podcasts, hosted by some fantastic names, to help with advice and real stories about mental health.

Nish Kumar at Latitude Festival in 2019
Nish Kumar at Latitude Festival in 2019. Picture: Keith Mayhew/SOPA Images/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News

Each host will explore an area of mental health, guiding listeners through the advice, support and expertise offered by CALM, with some reflecting on their own personal experiences.

Comedian and voice of Love Island Iain Stirling opens up about anxiety. SAS Who Dares Wins star Jason Fox talks depression. Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil touches upon grief and bereavement and comedian Nish Kumar covers financial stress.

Listen to the Mental Health Toolkit on Global Player

Biffy Clyro: Ben Johnston, Simon Neil and James Johnston
Biffy Clyro: Ben Johnston, Simon Neil and James Johnston. Picture: Ash Roberts/Press

Podcaster, comedian and host of Sunday mornings on Radio X, Ed Gamble, will present an episode entitled "Your Mental Health", speaking about how listeners might be feeling and exploring ways they can seek help from other resources available. Each podcast is under 10 minutes with a succinct and accessible format.

Ed Gamble with his Radio X show partner Matthew Crosby
Ed Gamble with his Radio X show partner Matthew Crosby. Picture: Radio X

Remember you are not alone.

You can reach CALM online at www.thecalmzone.net or on their helpline from 5pm - midnight at 0800 58 58 58.

Outside of these hours the Samaritans can be reached 24 hours a day on 116 123

For more support and advice, see Radio X's Getting Help With Mental Health page here

Campaign Against Living Miserably logo
Campaign Against Living Miserably logo. Picture: www.thecalmzone.net