In this episode, it is time to talk about the effect dating can have on our mental health. Dating is stressful. The constant debate in your mind as to whether or not the other person is interested in you or if you are into them, the insecurities that reveal themselves at the wrong time… Mental Health challenges can also rise up and affect relationships too. Wither it be the person with a condition, or the person loving someone who does. It can be challenging but we need to get over the taboo of talking about it so we are delighted to have our guest Mark. Mark Long has worked for mental health company Headstrong for 5 years. Mark is a teen specialist for Headstrong but also works with adults in their office on a 1-1 basis helping them with any problems they may have such as Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Gender Identity etc. In this episode, we discuss the negative impacts of dating apps and social media. Mark talks about the importance of communications, values, seeking support and why we should never stop talking about Mental Health. This epside is extremely inspiring and full of advice for singles feelings "why not me" and for stating conversations on mental health in your relationship. If you want to share your dating stories or ask any questions to Jade, the dating coach or Jane, the one who has been through it ALL you can write to us at allaboutdatingpodcast@gmail.com Jade’s Instagram- Jaded.dating Jane’s Instagram- swipeforeverafter Lots of Love, J&J xoxo