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

The annual Eurovision Song Contest is the biggest event on the musical calendar and Peter and Russell are covering the performances of the First Semi-Final. We will also be looking at the Eurovision Song Contest's history, some of it's more memorable moments and sharing some fun facts and milestones since the competition started in 1956. Get your fondue's cooking, put on your white jump suits, get ready to sing along with a power ballad or two. Welcome to the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest - let the show begin!

After a slow start to the 100 fun fact challenge Peter and Russell this week are working on getting through as many fun facts as possible.

Listen in as our attempt goes off the rails as we get sillier with describing the facts. There's something for everyone in this episode as we race against the clock to bring you even more fun facts and work our way through the 100 Fun Facts challenge.