Flip The Script Friday: Platfform

Q: What do you think of the idea Flip The Script?

A: I love it!! It’s a brilliant opportunity to get to know the team on a more personal level and learn more about one other. - Tesni
A: Love it lets get the professionals in the hot seat :) - Siobhan

Q: How did you get to where you are today? What motivates you?

A: People helped and believed in me. I want to pay this forward. We should all have a good life and enjoy being healthy and well and follow our ambitions. But that’s not always equally available to everyone so I think it’s good to help. -Siobhan

Q: What do you think needs to change for people to receive better mental health support?

A: I think more needs to be done to engage with people of all ages. There’s still a stigma around mental health and that can only change by giving people a voice. Empowering people to make their own choices and what they want to achieve. -Mark

Q: What is the best piece of advice you could give a young person during lockdown?

A: Have a plan and some structure to your day, even if that’s just the basics of waking up, eating and sleeping at roughly the same time. Let yourself feel the emotions and reach out if things get to hard. -Siobhan

A: Why is co-production so important?

A: I believe in the ability of people to heal themselves, I don’t ever want to tell someone what they should do. Therapy should be collaborative and lead by the person I am supporting. -Mark

Q: What is your dream dog and why?

A: I LOVE Chow Chow’s. They are so fluffy and beautiful and cuddly- Tesni

Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

A: Bring people back from the dead. - Siobhan
A:I would love to fly in the sky like a bird. I think birds look so peaceful gliding in the wind and up in the clouds. - Tesni

Q: What does "Social Change" mean to you?

A: Looking at and acting on the factors that impact people's wellbeing and the things that need to change in society that will mean wellbeing is achievable for more people. -Siobhan

Q: What TV series have you enjoyed during lockdown?

A: Normal People | BBC – WHAT A SHOW. I loved the book by Sally Rooney so I was already very excited when I saw they were releasing a series.
Britain’s Got Talent – I’m a sucker for a good cry over a golden buzzer - Tesni

Q: What advice has someone given to you that you will always refer back to?

A: You can't steer a ship that's in the harbour, sometimes it's scary but try to leave the harbour and stat to find your way- Siobhan
A: Weebles wobble but they don't fall down *sunglasses emoji" (I'm a weeble) -Sarah