Support by Talk

In recent years, a greater emphasis has been placed on Mental Health. It is estimated that 1 in 6 people in the past week experienced a common mental health problem. With the issue becoming harder to ignore people are now more than ever opening up and talking freely about their mental health.

If you or someone you love is struggling with a mental health condition, there is help available.

Recovery4Life and Tyne Tees Models are launching the Support By Talk Campaign.

We will be bringing you video interviews with people who have experienced different elements of mental health and have them tell their stories in a candid and truthful way.

• Ep 5 – Eating Disorder w/ Alisha Cowie

  This episode of our TTM Wellness 'Support By Talk' series features The Current Miss England & previous Miss Newcastle, Alisha Cowie from Tyne Tees Models. We discuss Alisha’s experiences of Mental Health and her own battle with an eating disorder.

• Ep 4 – Sexual Identity w/ Joni Valadares

  The fourth episode of this series features former Mr Gay England and first gay Blind Date Contestant, Joni Valadares from Tyne Tees Models and John Devitt. The pair discuss Joni's life, his sexuality and his experiences of Mental Health.

• Ep 3 – Self Care w/ Chris Williamson

  The third episode of our TTM Wellness 'Support By Talk' series features Chris Williamson. The pair discuss Chris’ life, his experience with depression and his coping mechanisms.

• Ep 2 – Suicide w/ Gayle Middlemiss

  The pair discuss the loss of Gayle's husband through suicide, speaking openly on the impact this tragedy has had on the whole family.

• Ep 1 – Lesley Middlemiss Lister

  The first of our TTM Wellness ‘Support By Talk’ series features Lesley Middlemiss Lister, MD of Tyne Tees Models and John Devitt, MD of Recovery4Life.