112: Friendship - They are the family we choose and often the people who support us the most

<div>This week we’re joined by therapist and author Hope Kelaher to discuss friendship as a factor in mental health. As a specialist in overcoming anxiety and other barriers to connecting with others Hope shares practical ways to strengthen new and existing relationships.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>Find Hope’s book <a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781646040049?gC=5a105e8b&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI29KBybul6AIVxLTtCh2hvQ8LEAkYASABEgJTs_D_BwE">HERE</a> </div> <div><br> </div> <div>For your free copy of The Economist text the word ‘Health’ to 78070.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at <a href="http://bit.ly/MentalPetition">bit.ly/MentalPetition</a> </div> <div><br> </div> <div><strong>Join the movement on:</strong></div> <div><br> </div> <div>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps">facebook.com/bobbytemps</a> </div> <div><br> </div> <div>Instagram - <a href="http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast">instagram.com/mentalpodcast </a> </div> <div><br> </div> <div>Twitter - <a href="http://twitter.com/mental_podcast">twitter.com/mental_podcast</a> </div>