Episode 32: How To Break Down Barriers And Stigma Around Mental Health

<p>June is Men's Health Month. &nbsp;</p> <p>How do we break down the barrier and stigma around mental health, especially with the men in our team? &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Men are at greater risk of suicide but least likely to seek help. In 2011 men accounted for over three quarters (76%) of deaths from suicide. However, an estimated 72% of males don’t seek help for mental disorders (Blackdog institute). &nbsp;</p> <p>The strongest thing you can do as a man (or woman) is to get the help you deserve. It takes courage and bravery to admit that you are not okay and need help and then a whole load more to actually ask for it. &nbsp;</p> <p>It took me years! But once I did, it wasn't just me that benefitted, but my children and our relationship (in truth, I look back and wish I had done it years before). &nbsp;</p> <p>There is help out there, people waiting for you, professionals, friends, family. &nbsp;</p> <p>You are NOT ALONE! &nbsp;</p> <p>LifeLine: 131144&nbsp;</p> <p>Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636&nbsp;</p> <p>Phone a Friend, or your GP &nbsp;</p> <p>You've got this!&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/proactiveaction">#proactiveaction</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/menshealthmonth">#menshealthmonth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakingdownbarriers">#breakingdownbarriers</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacementalhealth">#workplacementalhealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealthatwork">#mentalhealthatwork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mindfulness">#mindfulness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealthawareness">#mentalhealthawareness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mensmentalhealth">#mensmentalhealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#mentalhealth</a></p>