On this episode: Mental Health Nursing: A Student’s Perspective.

We speak to Michelle Storey who is a third year Mental Health Nurse Student.
Michelle explains the complex role of a mental health nurse, talks us through several placement areas that she has or will cover as well as some of her most challenging and most rewarding care experiences.

Finally, Michelle tells us some interesting details on diagnosis, medication and therapy- explaining how they are used augmentatively to support services users through their recovery journey.

We also give tips and practical pearls of wisdom to students of all disciplines which you can put to good use, helping you relax and unwind from the pressures of practice placement and University life.

Web links from the show

What is EMDR therapy?

British Association for counselling and psychotherapy EMDR


What are Mental Health Disorders?

NHS: Mental Health conditions link


Wellbeing/Mental Health Support contacts

If you are a student of staff member at Staffordshire University and have been affected by any of the topics that have been discussed in this podcast, don’t struggle alone, Staffordshire University are here to help… contact Wellbeing Support on 01782 294976 or by emailing studentwellbeing@staffs.ac.uk.

For our external listeners, mental health crisis lines and suicide prevention, please reach out and use the links below.

NHS mental heath services

Where to get help (including Crisis Line support)


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Hosted by: Ben Woodrow-Hirst
Produced & Edited By: Ben Woodrow-Hirst
Artwork: Shaun Kelly
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