Show Notes
Welcome to the **Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast**!
In this episode, **Rethink Mental Illness**, our hosts **Dr. Andrew Tresidder** and **Dr. Peter Bagshaw** are joined by **Will Higham** from **Rethink Mental Illness** to discuss **what they do and how they can help you** in detail.
During the conversation, they cover **how Rethink and the Open Mental Health Alliance are supporting people in a new way**, **how the pandemic has affected people who use Somerset services**, **what Rethink Mental Illness do locally and nationally** and much more as they dig deep into their professional experience and their own lives to share their expert insight.
The **SEW podcast** is a **free weekly show** hosted by **Dr. Andrew Tresidder** and **Dr. Peter Bagshaw**. In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to mental and emotional wellbeing and often invite **expert guests** to join them in conversation. The show is aimed at the people of Somerset and beyond; the advice and guidance provided should apply to anybody who needs it, whenever they need it.
The next episode of SEW will be available to listen to free from the **25th of August 2020** through **Spotify**, **Apple Podcasts**, **Deezer**, **Google Podcasts**, [https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co](https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co)/ or wherever you get your podcasts!
Thank you for listening, see you next time!
Please note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the NHS or any other organisation unless expressly stated
[Rethink Mental Illness](https://www.rethink.org/) - We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life
[Mindline Somerset](https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/our-services/adult-one-to-one-support/mindline/) - To help address the emotional health needs of the public, Mindline (run by Mind in Somerset) has extended their hours so people can call and talk to someone about their anxieties and worries. Call 01823 276892
