Let’s talk Mental Health and Stigma with Mark Butler

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Mental health is one of the biggest health challenges we face today. In fact, the World Health Organisation states more than 80% of people experience mental health conditions. Anxiety & depression alone cost the global economy $1T USD(1). In this episode of me&my health up we tackle these frightening statistics with the co-author of a #1 International Best-Selling book What The Hell Do We Do Now? And a Mental Health Expert and Strategist - Mark Butler

Mark Butler’s Bio

Mark helps leaders to be able to talk about mental health, in a meaningful way. Combining his clinical and commercial experience, Mark works to upskill leaders to promote open and caring conversations, create psychologically safe workplaces, effectively reduce stigma around mental health and get in front of those issues that hinder peak performance.

Resources mentioned in Podcast

Common Factors in Mental Health Recovery - Pie Chart

Quotes Mentioned:

• Dr. Pat McGorry (Australian of the Year, 2010) – “That it can and probably will happen to you, and will definitely happen (or already has) to someone close to you”.  When asked what he felt people should know about mental health.
• “Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives”  Bessel van der Kolk

 

Additional resources to assist with vulnerability and self-compassion:

Ted Talk: Vulnerability – Brene Brown

Ted Talk: Self-compassion – Dr Kirsten Neff

How to best connect with Mark Butler

Website: www.markbutler.com.au

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-butler/

Email: mark@markbutler.com.au

About me&my Health Up & Host

me&my Health Up seeks to enhance and enlighten the wellbeing of others. Host Anthony Hartcher is the CEO of me&my wellness which provides holistic health solutions using food is medicine, combined with a holistic, balanced, lifestyle approach. Anthony holds three bachelor's degrees in Complementary Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine; and Chemical Engineering.

References

1. WHO-MSD-19.1-eng.pdf

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