STA136: ’Focus on Mental Health & Learning Disability’ Part 1 with guest James Chapman

Ep.136 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we start this month's focus on 'Mental Health & Learning Disability', looking at how as soft tissue therapists we can play a part in the healthcare of patients & clients with mental health issues and / or learning disabilities, as well as keeping an eye on our own mental health. 

This Month's Guests:

• IN THIS EP.136 - James Chapman of AllAboutTheMind.com, an instructor for MHFA (Mental Health First Aid)
• Ep.137 (live recording date Feb 21^st) - Alistair Beverley of TheLDPhysio.com, promoting & improving healthcare services for those with learning and lifelong physical disabilities.
• Ep.138 (live recording date Feb 28^th) - Ryan Smith & Jack Coward, creators & hosts of 'Let's Be Frank Podcast' – a mental health awareness podcast that gives men a platform and a safe space where they can stand up and speak out about their life struggles and mental health challenges.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• 4:50 - A little about James Chapman, MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) and what MHFA can offer soft tissue therapists.
• 8:50 - Does the modern soft tissue therapist need new skills to be able to know what to do when faced with clients with mental health problems?
• 11:50 SOUND IMPROVES!
• 12:10 Are mental health problems becoming more common?
• 17:40 How do adults help educate the natural rebellious tendencies of the young?
• 24:00 The responsibility & opportunity that soft tissue therapists have
• 26:25 The skill of Active Listening 
• 36:50 Safeguarding
• 43:20 The 'Stress Container' - a great tool for keeping an eye on mental capacity
• 61:39 How to get in touch with James Chapman, including a discount code for STA members!

Useful Links:

• Twitter: @aboutthemind
• Instagram: @all_about_the_mind
• Facebook: @allabouthemind 
• Website: All About The Mind
• Link to Stress Bucket Questionnaire

Our sincere thanks to James Chapman for giving up his time to be a guest on the show! 

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