The emotional toll and impact on mental health during the pandemic is discussed, particularly during the initial lockdowns and isolation periods.
The podcast episodes cover a range of topics related to mental health impact, including the personal toll on climate scientists studying the climate crisis "What keeps the world's top climate scientists up at night?", the psychological distress experienced by survivors of intimate partner violence and cyberstalking "The Absence of Trauma is Choice" and "S19 Trailer", the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns "Life After Lockdown", and the lasting trauma experienced by victims of the Windrush scandal "53 - Windrush lives".
These episodes highlight how various social, environmental, and interpersonal issues can have a profound impact on mental health, leading to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other psychological consequences. The podcasts emphasize the importance of addressing these impacts through support, advocacy, and systemic change.