Mind Matters

This episode goes into detail about the nuances between anxiety and panic attacks, what to do when someone is having a panic attack, and permanent supports which can be put into place. This episode has some heavy themes and may be triggering to those who deal with panic or anxiety disorders. If you are struggling, please access Beyond Blue, Lifeline or my mental health resources page www.mentalhealthmelbourne.com . This episode is part seven in a miniseries on mental health in everyday life.

This episode goes into detail about substance use disorders, and the resulting symptoms and treatment options for them. This episode includes mentions of substance abuse, addiction, violence and more and may be triggering for some listeners. Please access Lifeline, the National Alcohol and Other Drug Helpline or my mental health resources page www.mentalhealthmelbourne.com for support. This episode is part six in a miniseries on mental health in everyday life.

This episode explores schizophrenia and psychosis. Psychotic episodes and other schizophrenia symptoms are covered in this episode, and may be distressing for some listeners. If you need to access support, please contact Lifeline, SANE Australia or access my mental health resources page www.mentalhealthmelbourne.com . This episode is part five of a miniseries on understanding mental illness in everyday life.

This episode delves into eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, orthorexia nervosa and more. Symptoms and details of eating disorders are covered in this episode, and this may be triggering for those experiencing them. If you need support, please access Lifeline, The Butterfly Foundation, or access the resources found on my mental health page www.mentalhealthmelbourne.com . This episode is part four in a miniseries on understanding mental illness in everyday life.

This episode goes into details about generalised anxiety and anxiety disorders. Panic attacks and anxiety symptoms are covered in this episode, and may be triggering for those experiencing mental health issues. If you need support, please access the Suicide Hotline, the resources at BeyondBlue or go to my mental health resources page www.mentalhealthmelbourne.com . This episode is part three in a miniseries on understanding mental illness in everyday life.

This episode explains bipolar disorder, manic and depressive episodes. If these themes bring up anything for you, please access any support needed. Supports include the Suicide Hotline, BeyondBlue or my mental health resources page: www.mentalhealthmelbourne.com . This episode is part two in a miniseries on understanding mental illness in everyday life, and supporting those you know. In this episode we detail how to recognise and support someone struggling with a cyclic mental health disorder, and how to set up supports to stabilise mood.

This episode explains depression, mood disorders and suicide. These themes may be triggering, and please access support if needed. Supports include the Suicide Hotline, BeyondBlue or my mental health resources page: www.mentalhealthmelbourne.com . This episode is part one in a miniseries on understanding mental illness in everyday life. In this episode we detail how to recognise and support someone struggling with mood disorders, and how to best ask about suicidal thoughts.