According to Mental Health Australia, 1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness, yet many don’t seek help because of stigma. And that’s what this episode is all about. We’ll hear from a farmer who’s grappled with the dark side of mental health and we’ll talk to experts and professionals about how to keep it in check. Because mental health and well-being is not just a state of mind it’s a skill. Something we can all practice.

In this episode we hear from

Dr. Rachel Clements, Centre for Corporate Health - https://cfch.com.au/

Michael Gooden, farmer - https://www.oldmancreek.com.au/

Katherine Newton, CEO RUOK - https://www.ruok.org.au/

Pip Job, DPI Business and Social Resilience Program coordinator - http://tiny.cc/PipJob

Other links to things covered in this episode

Rural resilience program - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/about-us/rural-support/rural-resilience-program

Michael Gooden’s story online - https://mphn.org.au/story/michael

Credits

This podcast has been produced by the Grow Love Project with support from Greater Sydney Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.