Building your confidence up again when you've spent time inside can be tough: Whether it’s navigating social situations, knowing what to say in a job interview, or feeling like people are judging you for your conviction. In this episode Zak and Jules break it down with some help from other people who've been behind the door.

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Organisations mentioned: 

• CALM
• CALM helpline – 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm-midnight)
• Samaritans
• Samaritans helpline – 24 hours a day all year round on 116 123
• MIND
• MIND Infoline number – 0300 123 3393 (provides an information and signposting service. Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays.)
• SHOUT – text for free any time on 85258
• NHS Mental Health Services
• Spark Inside
• Switchback

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