We know that talking about suicide is the best way to prevent it. On our Suicide Prevention Scotland podcast channels you’ll find different series that explore a range of themes that underpin our work.
You First ~ Episode 04, When a job is more than just a job
Welcome to the You First podcast series from Public Health Scotland and Suicide Prevention Scotland.
This limited edition four part series focuses on wellbeing for people working in stressful and emotionally demanding roles.
In this fourth episode we explore how we can look after ourselves when work is more than just a job, how we can create better boundaries, and why our passion and lived experiences can both drive us, but also leave us mope open to things like stress, burnout or vicarious trauma.
Our host Janet Watson, meets with Danielle Rowley from Samaritans Scotland and Jenny Smith from Public Health Scotland who share their own experiences and what helps them as they navigate their demanding roles.
Key links for this episode:
Janet Watson: janetwatsoncounselling.co.uk
Memoir link: route-online.com/all-books/nothing-ever-happens-in-wentbridge
Public Health Scotland: Public Health Scotland
Suicide Prevention Scotland: suicideprevention.scot
Samaritans Scotland: samaritans.org/samaritans-in-scotland/
Support is available:
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.
Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.
10 Oct 2025
You First ~ Episode 03, The important role of line managers and organisations
Welcome to the You First podcast series from Public Health Scotland and Suicide Prevention Scotland.
This limited edition four part series focuses on wellbeing for people working in stressful and emotionally demanding roles.
In this third episode we explore how line managers and organisations can better support staff.
Our host Janet Watson, meets with Satinder Panesar and former GP Dr Rebecca Williams who share thoughts about the ways in which managers and organisations can support employee wellbeing.
Key links for this episode:
Janet Watson: janetwatsoncounselling.co.uk
Memoir link: route-online.com/all-books/nothing-ever-happens-in-wentbridge
Satinder Panesar: satinderpanesar.com
Linked In : https://www.linkedin.com/in/satinder-panesar-mbacp-accred-ukrcp-registered-546b7a1b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Dr Rebecca Williams: https://williamsstressmanagement.co.uk/
Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dealing-Stress-Mind-Body-Spirit/dp/1497493668
Audiobook: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Dealing-with-Stress-Audiobook/B0DWZ4KQ2Y
Support is available:
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.
Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.
10 Oct 2025
Your First ~ Episode 02, Managing Stress and maintaining our wellbeing at work
Welcome to the You First podcast series from Public Health Scotland and Suicide Prevention Scotland.
This limited edition four part series focuses on wellbeing for people working in stressful and emotionally demanding roles.
In this second episode we explore things we can all to minimise stress and maintain our wellbeing when we are working in stressful and emotionally demanding roles.
Our host Janet Watson, meets with Dr Rebecca Williams who spent many years as a GP and now works in stress management. Rebecca shares some suggestions for how we can manage our wellbeing.
Key links for this episode:
Janet Watson: janetwatsoncounselling.co.uk
Memoir link: route-online.com/all-books/nothing-ever-happens-in-wentbridge
Dr Rebecca Williams: https://williamsstressmanagement.co.uk/
Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dealing-Stress-Mind-Body-Spirit/dp/1497493668
Audiobook: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Dealing-with-Stress-Audiobook/B0DWZ4KQ2Y
Support is available:
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.
Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.
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Jonathan Ellenor
Trish Hafford Letchfield
Lara Van de Peer
Nicola Reed
Steven Sweeney
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YouTube views
8,193
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100
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YouTube
68
Engagement
32
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