Episode 13: Poverty and Mental Health

Wales Centre for Public Policy

In this edition of PEP Talk Anna Skeels talks to Emma Gooding, Mike Theodoulou, and Marcel Vige about poverty in Wales, and the negative effect it can have on mental health.

You can read our work on poverty on our website: https://www.wcpp.org.uk/project/poverty-and-social-exclusion-review/

Guests:

Emma Gooding - Policy and Communications Manager, Samaritans. Samaritans is a charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide.

Mike Theodoulou - Chief Executive, Foothold Cymru. Foothold Cymru is a community-based charity working to reduce poverty and helping people exercise their own strengths and skills to achieve lasting change.

Marcel Vige - Head of Equalities Improvement, Mind. Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.