Welcome to Sound Bites, the podcast that serves up deliciously engaging conversations blending entertainment with insightful information! In today’s episode, Peter and Russell are diving into the fascinating yet often overlooked world of rare mental illnesses. While many are familiar with common mental health conditions, we’ll explore the unique challenges faced by those living with these rare disorders, shedding light on their experiences and the science behind them.

Join us as we illuminate the complexities of conditions that may not make headlines but deserve our attention and understanding. From symptoms that defy traditional diagnosis to the journey toward treatment, we aim to demystify these rare illnesses and celebrate the resilience of those affected. So settle in and get ready for a thought-provoking episode that’s sure to enrich your understanding of mental health!

Support Lines:

🇺🇸 USA

1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
2. Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
3. New Number: Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
4. Website: 988lifeline.org
5. Crisis Text Line
6. Text: Text HELLO to 741741
7. Website: crisistextline.org
8. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
9. Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
10. Website: samhsa.gov
11. The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth)
12. Phone: 1-866-488-7386
13. Text: Text START to 678-678
14. Website: thetrevorproject.org

🇬🇧 UK

1. Samaritans
2. Phone: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
3. Website: samaritans.org
4. National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
5. Phone: 0800 689 5652
6. Website: nationalsuicidepreventionhelpline.org.uk
7. Childline (Support for Children)
8. Phone: 0800 1111
9. Website: childline.org.uk
10. Shout (Crisis Text Line)
11. Text: Text SHOUT to 85258
12. Website: giveusashout.org

🇦🇺 Australia

1. Lifeline Australia
2. Phone: 13 11 14
3. Website: lifeline.org.au
4. Beyond Blue
5. Phone: 1300 22 4636
6. Website: beyondblue.org.au
7. Kids Helpline (For Children and Youth)
8. Phone: 1800 55 1800
9. Website: kidshelpline.com.au
10. MensLine Australia (For Men’s Mental Health)
11. Phone: 1300 78 99 78
12. Website: mensline.org.au

🇳🇿 New Zealand

1. Lifeline New Zealand
2. Phone: 0800 543 354 or Text HELP to 4357
3. Website: lifeline.org.nz
4. Youthline
5. Phone: 0800 376 633
6. Text: Text 234
7. Website: youthline.co.nz
8. 1737 (Need to Talk?)
9. Phone: Free call or text 1737 (24/7)
10. Website: 1737.org.nz
11. Samaritans NZ
12. Phone: 0800 726 666
13. Website: samaritans.org.nz

It's our Easter Special, the smell of chocolate is in the air, coloured eggs are hidden in the garden and Peter and Russell are taking a look at all our Easter traditions and where they come from. Listing origins such as the Christian remembrance of Christ's resurrection through to pagan festivals celebrating the end of (northern hemisphere) winters and the new life that comes from the season of spring. Join us in our celebration of Easter Traditions.

Peter and Russell continue their look at the toys and games that graced our homes and entertained us through the years.

This week we look at the more recent toys and games from the introduction of Barbie all the way through to Fidget Spinners.

Join us to see if your favourite made the list. We also look at a few games from Aboriginal culture.