243: Culture Club: For The Love Of Animals with James Greenwood

Can pet ownership help your mental health? This week the Homo Sapiens resident vet James Greenwood is here to talk to us all about his new book For The Love of Animals - a brilliant memoir about the power of pet ownership for LGBTQ+ people.

TW: This episode contains conversations around the topic of suicide.

If you, or anyone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this conversation, take a look at these resources:

Samaritans operate a 24-hour service helpline available every day of the year.

Phone: 116123

Email: If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org.

Switchboard - a helpline providing you with confidential support and information and will connect you to the right LGBTQ services or advice.

Phone: 01273 204050

Email: helpline@switchboard.org.uk

Mind Out- an online LGBTQ+ mental health online support service- see here

Vetlife- Independent, confidential and free help for everyone in the veterinary community who may be struggling.

Phone: 0303 040 2551

Further support and information here.

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