AfterThoughts

The Teenage Years Thoughtcasts: Mental Health

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AfterThoughts was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community.

We're back to bring you some extra special episodes to say ta'ra to Series Six - our Thoughtcasts. Bitesized episodes exploring three themes that some of our storytellers touched on. We often hear how going through cancer leaves us focusing on our physical health - but we forget about the other, just as important part of our health, the mental and emotional side of things. This Thoughtcast shines a light on that.

For more advice on this, check out these resources:

How cancer can affect mental health in young people

How to ask for help if cancer is affecting your mental health

5 ways to look after your mental health during cancer

Cancer and mental health information

Not OK - A Mental Health Campaign

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AfterThoughts is hosted by Aiden Grant and Shaumya Kularajan

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AfterThoughts : The Teenage Years is supported by Teenage Cancer Trust. Teenage Cancer Trust support those diagnosed with cancer when they're 13-24 and provide specialised nursing care and support to get them through treatment.

As ever, AfterThoughts deals with some conversations you may find tricky to listen to. If you need any further support, please don't hesitate to reach out to a friend, or find support from any of the brilliant charities online.

AfterThoughts is produced by Toby Peach and Alice-May Purkiss from Beyond Arts. Sounds by Kieron Lucas and Dinah Mullen.