
Hosted by staff nurse John-Barry Waldron, who has worked at St Andrew's Healthcare for 15 years, 'On the Ward' challenges some of the myths and taboos around complex mental illness in the UK today, as it explores what really happens behind the walls of a secure psychiatric hospital.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | Mental HealthSociety & CultureHealth & Fitness | ||||

S3 Ep7 ***Trigger warning*** Please be advised this episode contains some key, adult themes such as psychosis, extreme self-harm and discussions around complex mental which some listeners may find triggering.
For four years Kathleen has been a pati... more
S3 Ep6 ***Trigger warning*** Please be advised this episode contains some key, adult themes such as psychosis, troubled childhood and discussions around complex mental which some listeners may find triggering.
Yusuf came to St Andrew’s Healthcare d... more
S3 Ep5 ***Trigger warning*** Please be advised this episode contains some key, adult themes such as self-harm and eating disorders which some listeners may find triggering.
Saffron has been in mental health services for a decade, but the 19-year-old... more
S3 Ep4 ***Trigger warning*** Please be advised this episode contains some key, adult themes such as self-harm, psychosis, depression which some listeners may find triggering.
Sedona keeps busy during her stay at St Andrew’s Healthcare by making up ... more
I’m a first year student MH nurse about to go on placement on a mental health ward and these podcasts have been a really good insight!
I enjoyed it
Brilliant podcast as am interested in mental health keep up the great work
This podcast offers a unique insight into the world of mental health hospitals, recovery and treatment as we hear from some of the patients themselves. Thank you all for sharing your stories, speaking out about your struggles & demonstrating that you can live well with the right support networks.
Really interesting an eye opener
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Apple Podcasts | #128 |
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