About this episode
In this episode, Dr Sally Penni MBE talks with Merry Varney about her role in the Human Rights Department at Leigh Day and discusses important mental health issues.
Content warning: references to suicide, depression In the UK, the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14. Hotlines in other countries can be found here. Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Merry Varney. Merry is a Partner & Solicitor in the Human Rights Department at the Law Firm Leigh Day. In this episode, you’ll hear about Merry’s pivotal role in the in...
People in this episode
Host: Sally Penni MBE
Guest: Merry Varney
Topics covered
- human rights
- law
- mental health
Keywords
- suicide
- depression
- Samaritans
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline
- Lifeline
Mentioned in this episode
Places: UK, US, Australia
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