EPISODE 33: Sean‘s Mental Health Journey

**TW: Mental Health**

On the back of R U OK day, the boys get together to chat all things mental health in light of World Mental Health Day on October 10th– a day for mental health education, awareness and advocacy. In this episode of the DeakHeads podcast, Sean openly shares his experiences with depression in the hopes that it might help someone struggling through similar circumstances

Hearing others be open about their own mental health was one of the drivers in Sean speaking up and sourcing some help for his struggles. Speaking up is only a small part of the process and there are many moving parts when dealing with mental ill-health within yourself or those you love.

Sean also touches on some strategies that help his mental health, as well as the steps he took to reach out and get help. While these are specific to Sean's circumstances, we hope that you might gain something beneficial as well. Going about this alone is bloody tough and the more help you can get or stories you can hear the better

We really hope you gain something meaningful from this conversation, and as always if you are struggling, please reach out to a friend, family member, mentor, or even us – our inbox is always open!

Highlights:
– Sean's mental health journey to date
– Why it's so important to be open about mental ill-health
– Why going it alone doesn't work
– Strategies to get on top of your mental health
– How to support a loved one that isn't OK
– Steps to take if you are struggling

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If any of the topics or conversation points brought up in this episode bring about some unpleasant feelings, please check out the resources below

For Support:
Lifeline
13 11 14 – 24 hours a day
7 days a week

Lifeline Text
0477 13 11 14 – 6pm to midnight (AEDT)
7 nights a week

Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
www.beyondblue.org.au  

Butterfly Foundation National Helpline
1800 334 673

Carer Support
1800 242 636 or 1300 554 660

SANE Australia Help Centre
1800 187 263
www.sane.org

Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467

Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
www.kidshelpline.com.au

MensLine Australia
1300 789 978

QLife
1800 184 527

Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling
1800 011 046

For More Information:
Head to Health
www.headtohealth.gov.au   

Black Dog
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au   

Headspace
www.eheadspace.org.au     

R U OK?
www.ruok.org.au   

ReachOut
www.au.reachout.com  

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health
www.embracementalhealth.org.au

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