Mental Health professionals appeared on latest Manx Health Matters Podcast
Are people on the Isle of Man afraid of speaking about mental health?
A mental health professional believes the Island does have a problem when it comes to being open about mental health.
Appearing on the latest Manx Health Matters Podcast, Shirley Cain from Ed Space says more could be done:
Public Health Manager, Lisa Saunders agreed and asked more people to be understanding:
However, Public Health Officer Lisa Clarke argued that public services are encouraging more people to speak up.
Lisa says there are more discussions with the third sector:
Ed Space has been running since January 2025, with over 800 people seeking help in both the Douglas and Ramsey clubs.
Dan Dooley from the charity explains how they encourage people to open up:
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