Mental Health on Tap

Mental illness is an equal opportunity employer. It can get any of us at any time. Dwayne the Rock Johnson, Buddy Franklin, Joey Johns, Jimmy Barnes, Libby Trickket, Layne Beachley and even Sir Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln all suffered at some stage.

It’s not a sign that you are weak, just that you are ill. And illnesses can be beaten. So if a mate is having a rough time, be kind. There’s a good chance that next year, it could be you.

If you want to know how to support someone who isn’t well Healthdirect has some great tips here:

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/search-results/supporting%20someone

Here’s a short video on how a couple of retired NRL greats are playing their part for better mental health:

https://www.nrl.com/watch/news/how-former-stars-are-helping-tackle-mental-health-1028678/

And this is an article on AFL’s Steven May talking about his battle with depression:

https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/melbourne-defender-steven-may-lays-bare-harrowing-mental-health-battle-its-hard-to-escape-c-9368340

Here’s a good list on what to watch out for if you’re not feeling well yourself from healthdirect:

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/signs-of-mental-health-issues

And here’s a great self-assessment tool from the Black Dog Institute that will give you a good guide as to how you are:

https://onlineclinic.blackdoginstitute.org.au/?utm_source=bdi-web&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=anxiety&ci=3091d1f5b21a033e57afa1766a6aa2372f933e551b51207a5a00abf50a9325664ebae30e212b7821727327973544*10801920

And never forget that Lifeline are happy to talk to you or your mate 24/7 on 13 11 14.

Or, if you prefer, you can text them on 0477 13 11 14.