There’s stigma surrounding mental illness -

and then there’s the stigma surrounding men’s mental illness. Because boys don’t cry. And asking for help means you’re “not tough.”

Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show knows all about acting tough.

Mark Coope is 63 years old, married with 3 children and 3 grandchildren. He is an ex Rugby League player. He’s also a Ju-Jitsu black belt, qualified coach and runs his own club.

By trade, Mark has his own business repairing HP Design jet printers. He’salso an online coach, specializing inhelping more mature people transitionfrom corporate life to the online world. Mark is in recovery from severe PTSD and depression.

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