Ep 85 Battling anxiety: My mental health story by Lauren-Shannon Jones

'Who needs to escape from things like brunch? Me. I do.' There was a huge reaction to Lauren-Shannon Jones and her Irish Times article describing the crippling anxiety which led her to an unfriendly encounter in a Dublin GP's office. In a powerful interview, she talked to Kathy Sheridan about why she wrote the article, the mental health issues which began to manifest in childhood and how opening up to friends and family has helped in her recovery. If you need help with any of the issues discussed in the podcast here are some places where you can find support: The Samaritans www.samaritans.ie Free phone: 116 123 Text: 087 260 9090 Aware (Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder & Anxiety) www.aware.ie Tel: 1800 80 48 48 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 Pieta House (Suicide & Self-harm) www.pieta.ie Tel: 01 623 5606