What role do adverse events, for example losing a job or a relationship, play in triggering mental illness? What is a trigger? Do people have the same, or different, triggers? Can knowing more about our triggers help us reduce our risk of experiencing poor mental health?  

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. 

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