Living With SMA

22 - The Right Mindset

November 11, 2022 Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK (SMA UK)
Living With SMA
22 - The Right Mindset
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Welcome to the Living With SMA Podcast (Also available on ▶ | YOUTUBE)

*TRIGGER WARNING*
The conversations that take place today are of a sensitive nature regarding mental health, disability and mindset. 

THIS PODCAST IS NOT JUST FOR PEOPLE WITH SMA

This content is not solely for the SMA Community.  We hope this discussion will be helpful to everyone. ❤️

SMA UK host Ross Lannon chats to guests Anna Litvinova and Luis Canto E Castro about 'The Right Mindset'.

Each of our guests today shares their own personal views and individual stories.

You can contact SMA UK on the following social media platforms ⬇️⬇️

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If you do have any questions for Ross, Anna, Luis and the team or would like to participate in any of our podcasts please email luis.castro@smauk.org.uk

SMA UK Support & Outreach Service:

https://smauk.org.uk/the-outreach-service

Mind:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

Samaritans:
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/

Living With SMA - 'The Right Mindset' disclaimer:
The views expressed in this episode belong to the Podcast Participants and not the charity SMA UK, its partners, or employees.  All opinions expressed by the Podcast Participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of SMA UK.  The Podcast Participants' opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither SMA UK, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.

Introductions & Welcome
The definition of 'mindset'
What does 'mindset' mean for Luis?
What does 'mindset' mean for Anna?
What does 'mindset' mean for Ross?
The one thing we all have in common, we all have mental health
The impact of having a disability on your mindset
External factors that have an impact on your mindset
There's a difference between low mood and clinical depression
Personal stories
Anna leaving Ukraine
Luis leaving South Africa
Ross on resilience
Your story is your story
The impact of social media and the media in general on your mindset
The Social Model & Medical Model of disability
Resilience can help us grow as human beings
Growth, time and confidence
Coping Mechanisms
If you are struggling with your mental health, please reach out