Mental Health

 As an Ambassador for R U OK? I share my own experiences of living with depression, and my attempts to ‘check out early’, to demystify some of the complexity of mental health, and what it means to support friends, family and those around us.

Noticing the signs that someone is not loving life and asking 'Are you OK' are easier and more powerful than we think, and there are many ways to help, from simply being a friend who takes the time when one is needed to online resources and services or seeking professional help.

Talking more openly and honestly, encouraging everyday conversations, sharing experiences, resources, contacts and ways to help is valuable for creating more confidence in being able to help - whether it’s just listening on a bad hair day, or being there for the real challenges.

I’m also a member of the NSW Mental Health Commission Community Action Council ( CAC)