Demystifying Mental Health: Breaking Down Common Myths with Lydia English

Martin Johnson (T2 Founder and CEO) is joined by Lydia English (T2 Head of Research and Content) as they demystify mental health myths—from bipolar disorder to schizophrenia, OCD, and depression. They clear up common misconceptions and share insights to help you better understand mental health and its impact on performance.Brought to you by T2, a leading learning and development consultancy, we combine deep expertise in human behaviour with a passion for unlocking optimal performance. Step up your game with The People Performance Podcast—from The People Performance People.Visit our Linktree https://linktr.ee/trans2performance for easy access to our website, social media, and moreChapter 1: Introduction to the Podcast and Mental Health Myths 00:00:00 – 00:02:09Chapter 2: Mental Health Stigma and Understanding 00:02:10 – 00:03:42Chapter 3: Mental Health States 00:03:43 – 00:06:28Chapter 4: The Role of Genetics and Environment 00:06:29 – 00:10:32Chapter 5: Schizophrenia – Breaking the Split-Personality Myth 00:10:33 – 00:17:03Chapter 6: Bipolar Disorder – Beyond Mood Swings 00:17:04 – 00:22:36Chapter 7: Depression – Chemical Imbalance and Other Causes 00:22:37 – 00:31:07Chapter 8: The Value of Talking Therapies 00:31:08 – 00:37:25Chapter 9: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – It’s More Than Cleanliness 00:37:26 – 00:43:09Chapter 10: Anxiety vs. OCD 00:43:10 – 00:45:57Chapter 11: Closing Remarks and Mental Health Resources 00:45:58 – 00:50:03