
The Blue Bench Mental Health Podcast
Suicide is a problem. A big problem. Many, many people have mental health challenges, and we want to help.
Borne out of tragedy, the idea of the Daffodil Walk in Merton, SW London and the Blue Bench is an innovative idea conceived by local people, for local people.
We want this to be a haven, a hub - a safe space for anyone who has been affected by mental illness.
On the blue bench is a QR code that can be scanned, and people can access our series of podcasts; Real stories from real people. There is a list of helpful resources and a weatherproof box underneath the bench containing useful leaflets to take away and keep.
We want you to know, that no matter what, there is hope. Sometimes in the most unexpected ways- I mean daffodils and a talking bench is not a bad start is it!
The Blue Bench Mental Health Podcast
S1 E1 Wendy and Jane - The Founders
Welcome to the Blue Bench mental health podcast.
This episode is very close to the heart of the interviewees indeed to anyone that has been affected by suicide.
Wendy tragically lost her son to suicide- if you too have been affected sometimes it is comforting to know you are not alone - it is the nature of situations like this to feel very alone, but the truth is you are not.
Listen to their journey, and the quiet determination that this loss will not be in vain, and that something positive can come out of this - share in the legacy they are leaving.
If you have been affected by anything you heard on this podcast, CLICK HERE for a list of helpful resources.