JustMentalTalk

About JustMentalTalk

For too long, mental health has been buried under silence, shame, and stigma. People whisper about it, avoid it, or feel judged the moment they open up. That ends here. JustMental is more than a brand — it’s a war on stigma. Our podcast shares the raw, unfiltered stories that others shy away from. Our apparel carries bold, conversation-starting slogans into the streets. Every product, every piece of content, every space we create is designed to make mental health part of daily culture. Because stigma dies in the light of honest conversation. And if we can spark one more conversation, help one more person feel seen, then that’s a battle worth fighting.

Publisher

Karl Bennett

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Dec 2025

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 35 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Episode 38: Episode 38: Niall & Mairead Heron of New Dawn Health & Wellbeing, Cookstown

   Niall and Maria Heron from New Dawn Health and Wellbeing share their personal journeys and holistic approaches to mental health, emphasizing early intervention, mindfulness, and community connection. This episode highlights practical tools and inspiring stories to support mental well-being for all ages.

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Episode 37: Episode 37: Sir Norman Lamb - Author: Be More Human

   In this episode, Sir Norman Lamb discusses the broken state of mental health care, shares personal stories including the loss of his sister to suicide, and explores innovative approaches to mental health support that could transform the system.

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Episode 36: Episode 36: Nikella & Michelle from the Northern Ireland Survivor Council

   In this episode, we explore the work of the Northern Ireland Survivor Council, the importance of survivor-led initiatives, and the need for systemic change to support survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Guests Michelle and Nikella share their journeys, insights, and recommendations for a safer, more inclusive future.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 28: Episode 28: Jonathan Kemp

Published 6 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] As a police officer at that time, how did that impact on you as a police officer? And maybe the things, without going into any detail, but with maybe some of the things that you saw or were traumatized by? Yeah, I mean, I was, in that respect, I was very, very lucky. There were troubles in London, there were bombings, but the bombing that affected where I worked the most, I was actually, I think I was off duty on that day, which was the Harrods bombing. But I know friends who are involved and some of them, you know, even to this day, so that's I can't work it out, but it's a long time ago, are still affected today. […]

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