Tune Into Nature - Jazz FM Voices

As part of Jazz FM's Mental Health Awareness week reflections, Jazz FM Voices Editor Claire Umney shares a calming and soulful playlist of music inspired by our natural world.

As well as being Editor, Claire is a trained Mental Health First Aider and someone who struggles with depression and anxiety. The importance of discussion, care and support surrounding mental health is something close to her heart, and during the programme she openly shares her own experiences.

Through a reflective mix of spiritual jazz, classical, birdsong and other sounds from the outdoors - this programme provides the perfect soundtrack for some 'me time'. Sit back, get cosy, and breathe.

Listen back to Jazz FM Voices: Tune Into Nature here:

Featuring music from: Morcheeba; Matthew Halsall; Maisha; EABS; Snarky Puppy Ft. Laura Mvula and Michelle Willis; Kutiman; Seckou Keita and Catrin Finch; Tim Garland; and Alfredo Rodriguez and Richard Bona.

Plus, atmospheric Sounds of the Forest, provided by the Timber Festival.

To find out more about Claire, visit her Instagram page.

Mental Health Awareness Week on Jazz FM

To discover how Jazz FM spent time connecting with nature this Mental Health Awareness Week, click here.

Some useful links for finding mental health support near you

Hub of Hope

The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.

Mind

"We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect."

Where's Your Head At

Bauer Media UK, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England and Natasha Devon MBE are calling on employers, business leaders and MPs from across the country to sign up to support the ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ Workplace Manifesto. They've also provided a collection of advice and services that you can access here.

CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male.

"Anyone can hit crisis point. We run a free and confidential helpline and webchat – 7 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems. We support those bereaved by suicide, through the Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP)."

The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network

"We are the UK’s largest independent organisation to specialise in working psychologically, informed by an understanding of intersectionality, with people who identify as Black, African, South Asian and Caribbean. Our primary focus and area of expertise is to support people from these heritages. However, we are open to other People of Colour who are affected by oppression due to the colour of their skin and global white power."