TRIGGER WARNING: The episode contains discussions about mental health, including chats regarding depression, anxiety, and OCD - listener discretion is advised. You can find helpful resources below.
All three of us have had difficult experiences with our mental health. We discuss how we've been affected and what did and didn't help in the hopes that it may help someone listening feel less alone. A gentle reminder that we are not mental health professionals and these experiences are strictly from our personal life experiences. Please do not hesitate to seek help with the resources below if discussions in this episode are triggering for you.
Please note: since this podcast goes out to people from all around the world, we have included global resources. Please check with your local health authority for country specific resources.
Global Helplines:
Befrienders Worldwide:
Provides emotional support worldwide. Visit their website to find a helpline in your country: befrienders.org

International Suicide Hotlines:
A comprehensive list of suicide hotlines around the world: suicide.org

Your Life Counts:
An international resource for suicide prevention: yourlifecounts.org

Crisis Text Lines:
Crisis Text Line (Global):Offers free, confidential support via text messaging. Text "HELLO" to 741741 from anywhere in the world.
Online Therapy Platforms:
BetterHelp:
Offers online counseling and therapy services globally: betterhelp.com

Talkspace:
Provides online therapy with licensed professionals, accessible internationally: talkspace.com

Global Mental Health Organizations:
World Health Organization (WHO):
The mental health section of WHO provides global resources and information: who.int/mental_health

Mental Health Europe:
A regional network promoting mental health and well-being: mentalhealtheurope.eu

Language-Specific Hotlines:
Samaritans (UK and Ireland):
Provides confidential emotional support for people in the UK and Ireland: samaritans.org

Telefonseelsorge (Germany):
Offers emotional support in Germany: telefonseelsorge.de

HopeLine (India):
A helpline providing emotional support in India: vandrevala.com/hopeline


Take care of yourself and remember that asking for help isn't weak, it is brave!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRIGGER WARNING: The episode contains discussions about mental health, including chats regarding depression, anxiety, and OCD - listener discretion is advised. You can find helpful resources below. All three of us have had difficult experiences with our mental health. We discuss how we've been affected and what did and didn't help in the hopes that it may help someone listening feel less alone. A gentle reminder that we are not mental health professionals and these experiences are strictly from our personal life experiences. Please do not hesitate to seek help with the resources below if discussions in this episode are triggering for you. Please note: since this podcast goes out to people from all around the world, we have included global resources. Please check with your local health authority for country specific resources. Global Helplines: Befrienders Worldwide: Provides emotional support worldwide. Visit their website to find a helpline in your country: befrienders.org International Suicide Hotlines: A comprehensive list of suicide hotlines around the world: suicide.org Your Life Counts: An international resource for suicide prevention: yourlifecounts.org Crisis Text Lines: Crisis Text Line (Global):Offers free, confidential support via text messaging. Text "HELLO" to 741741 from anywhere in the world. Online Therapy Platforms: BetterHelp: Offers online counseling and therapy services globally: betterhelp.com Talkspace: Provides online therapy with licensed professionals, accessible internationally: talkspace.com Global Mental Health Organizations: World Health Organization (WHO): The mental health section of WHO provides global resources and information: who.int/mental_health Mental Health Europe: A regional network promoting mental health and well-being: mentalhealtheurope.eu Language-Specific Hotlines: Samaritans (UK and Ireland): Provides confidential emotional support for people in the UK and Ireland: samaritans.org Telefonseelsorge (Germany): Offers emotional support in Germany: telefonseelsorge.de HopeLine (India): A helpline providing emotional support in India: vandrevala.com/hopeline Take care of yourself and remember that asking for help isn't weak, it is brave! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our personal journeys with Mental Health | E10

The guys chat about getting their hairlines back from the scourge that we call time.

The guys chat about getting their hairlines back from the scourge that we call time.

Cosmetic Surgery | We Were Told | Ep 46

The guys dredge up some forgotten scripts of the past. Some of them are actually quite descent, some terrifying. Come get immersed in the underworld of the writers room.

The guys dredge up some forgotten scripts of the past. Some of them are actually quite descent, some terrifying. Come get immersed in the underworld of the writers room.

The Lost Scripts | We Were Told | Ep 45

Rowan, Adam and Alan reflect on the web series they made before they were huge Youtube stars, Rekt. See the series <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSMETuURtTXB_DQxgkm3Vm0t7FdzXaktb">here</a>!

Rowan, Adam and Alan reflect on the web series they made before they were huge Youtube stars, Rekt. See the series here!

Rowan, Adam and Alan reflect on the web series they made before they were huge Youtube stars, Rekt. See the series <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSMETuURtTXB_DQxgkm3Vm0t7FdzXaktb" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>!

Rekt! | We Were Told | Ep 44

The guys reminisce on the old days of filming, and talk about the evolution of Viva. Inspired by our Reddit community, shout out!

The guys reminisce on the old days of filming, and talk about the evolution of Viva. Inspired by our Reddit community, shout out!

Rose Tinted Glasses | We Were Told | Ep 43

Should VLDL make a Skycraft game? The guys chat ideas, challenges, and whether or not it would even be possible and when.

Should VLDL make a Skycraft game? The guys chat ideas, challenges, and whether or not it would even be possible and when.

Skycraft? | We Were Told | Ep 42

We're literally just playing Would you Rather

We're literally just playing Would you Rather

Would you rather? | We Were Told | Ep 41

The guys chat about making Witcher Logic, Witcher books, Witcher casting and the Witcher games. All things Witcher!

The guys chat about making Witcher Logic, Witcher books, Witcher casting and the Witcher games. All things Witcher!

Witcher Downfall | We Were Told | Ep 40

Nice Day For Fishin'! | Ep 39 | We Were Told

How do we stay so incredibly good looking?

How do we stay so incredibly good looking?

Fit Vs Fat | Ep 38 | We Were Told

How would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Alan, Rowan and Adam weigh in with helpful and not-so-helpful strategies...

How would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Alan, Rowan and Adam weigh in with helpful and not-so-helpful strategies...

Zombie Apocalypse | Ep 37 | We Were Told

We (the Viva La Dirt League boys) have decided to jump on the podcast bandwagon because, well, we were told we should. Join us - Rowan, Alan and Adam - for “We Were Told We Should Do a Podcast” as we blend our nerdy obsessions with infectious banter. We speak to the realms of pop culture and gaming, with a sprinkle of personal revelations and whatever random topics enter our brains. Expect laughs, deep chats and a reminder that it's perfectly cool to embrace your inner geek.

New episodes coming soon!

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We (the Viva La Dirt League boys) have decided to jump on the podcast bandwagon because, well, we were told we should. Join us - Rowan, Alan and Adam - for “We Were Told We Should Do a Podcast” as we blend our nerdy obsessions with infectious banter. We speak to the realms of pop culture and gaming, with a sprinkle of personal revelations and whatever random topics enter our brains. Expect laughs, deep chats and a reminder that it's perfectly cool to embrace your inner geek. New episodes coming soon!

We (the Viva La Dirt League boys) have decided to jump on the&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;bandwagon because, well, we were told we should. Join us - Rowan, Alan and Adam - for “We Were Told We Should Do a&nbsp;Podcast” as we blend our nerdy obsessions with infectious banter. We speak to the realms of pop culture and gaming, with a sprinkle of personal revelations and whatever random topics enter our brains. Expect laughs, deep chats and a reminder that it's perfectly cool to embrace your inner geek.

New episodes coming soon!

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