Autonomy and social connection are two important pillars of mental health, but aren’t they in conflict? The closer your relationships, the more you compromise and give up autonomy. How do we resolve the tension between the two?

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To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global. 

We have discussed blended families, but what about the other parent? The one who is outside the new, blended family? How do things work for them?

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To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

What does it mean when we describe someone as having a sense of entitlement? That they arrogantly act like they own the world? What is entitlement? Is it a bad thing? Isn’t it good to believe that we are entitled to a happy life?

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To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

How would you describe yourself? Age, family background, relationship status, job but then … outgoing and confident? Shy and insecure? Introvert? Extrovert? Disciplined? Impulsive? Curious? What is your personal identity? Why does it matter?

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To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

What is stress? How is it different from anxiety? Does stress build up over time? How does stress affect us? How can we control and reduce stress?

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at [email protected] . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

How is mental health research funded? What areas get funded and which miss out? Who decides? How? How could the system be improved?

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at [email protected] . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

When we disagree with a partner, child, parent, workmate or friend, how do we resolve it? What is the best way to have arguments and resolve conflict? 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at [email protected] . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

What is autism? What is it? How does it affect people? Can those with autism learn strategies to help them to deal with it? 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at [email protected] . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

Most of us have done or said something stupid, then later cringed. For some, feelings of self-loathing come every day. What is self-loathing? A thought, a feeling or both? How can you reduce the amount of self-loathing you have? 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at [email protected] . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

What mental health challenges do teenagers face? How do teens navigate the change from child to adult? What are the signs a teenager is experiencing poor mental health? What support do teens need? Recorded in front of a live audience at Cranbrook School in Sydney.

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠[email protected]⁠ . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠www.headspace.com⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.