Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor is a qualified Mental Health Nurse with over 30 years of experience, specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). His career spans secure psychiatric services, inpatient eating disorder units, and frontline community CAMHS, where he has worked extensively with young people and families in crisis. Mark has a particular interest in the community treatment of eating disorders and supporting adolescents through acute distress, including high-risk presentations. In addition to his clinical work, he lectures at university level and delivers mental health training to professionals across health, education, and social care sectors. As the host, writer, and producer of the Headstraight podcast, Mark brings clinical insight, compassion, and no-nonsense clarity to the mental health conversations that young people actually want to hear. His aim: to make mental health more understandable, more honest—and more human.
Appears in 12 Episodes
Season 2 Intro: How to Build the Life You Want
Welcome to Season 2 of Headstraight—the season that moves you from understanding yourself to actually changing your life.Last season, we explored emotions, boundaries,...
Season 1 Recap: Understanding emotions and owning your growth
As Season 1 of Headstraight wraps up, this recap pulls together everything we’ve explored—messy feelings, big decisions, difficult relationships, and the honest work o...
S1E8 - How to Set Healthy Boundaries Without the Guilt
Everyone says, “Set boundaries,” but no one really explains how. If you’ve ever tried to say no, ask for space, or protect your energy—only to feel guilty or end up in...
S1E7 - Why You Keep Hurting People - (And How to Stop)
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why do I keep saying stuff I don’t mean?” or “Why do I always mess things up with people I care about?”—this episode of Heads...
S1E6 - Why You Feel Guilty for Needing Attention (And How to Change That)
Ever feel like you just want someone to notice you—but the second that need shows up, guilt kicks in? If you’ve ever thought “I don’t want to seem needy” or “I shouldn...
S1E5 - Why You Keep Making Bad Choices - (And How to Stop)
Ever make a decision and immediately regret it? Whether it’s saying yes when you meant no, snapping in the heat of the moment, or getting pulled into someone else’s dr...
S1E4 - How to Protect Yourself When You Don’t Feel Safe
If you’ve ever felt unsafe—at home, school, online, in a relationship, or just walking into certain spaces—this episode of Headstraight is for you. Feeling on edge, tr...
S1E3 - Real Support: How to Find the Right People
Tired of feeling like you're going through everything alone—even when you're surrounded by people? In this episode of Headstraight, we break down how to build a suppor...
S1E2 - Why Your Emotions Feel Out of Control (And What to Do About It)
Ever feel like your emotions are running your life —and you’re just stuck on the ride? Whether it’s anger that explodes out of nowhere, sadness that won’t let go, or f...
S1E1 - Feeling Not Good Enough: Where It Comes From and How to Change It
Ever catch yourself thinking "I'm just not good enough"? You’re not alone. In this episode of Headstraight, we’re pulling apart that deep-rooted self-doubt that creeps...
Welcome to Season 1 - Your Guide to Emotional Clarity and Self-Control
If your emotions feel like they’re running your life —and you’re not sure where to even begin—this season is for you.In this opening episode, we introduce the core foc...
Welcome to Headstraight
If you're a teen or young adult looking for real answers to real mental health struggles—this is where it starts.In this trailer episode, you'll get a clear overview o...
