*Please be aware that among the deep discussions of life and society, this episode alludes to hopelessness and suicidal thoughts.
Mike Pearson wears many hats. Many of you may know him
from his younger days at Cockaleechie. Many of you may know him from the music shop and venue, ‘Sound City’. We loved the journey this interesting chat took us on. Music creeps into another episode – what a great tool it is for wellbeing! Sorry, no songs or jam sessions in this episode though! Enjoy listening to the thoughts and the little snippet of life, as Mike knows it.If you are concerned about someone who is struggling and
finding it difficult to see their way out of grief or mental challenges, then we highly recommend Question. Persuade. Refer. QPR training, which Emma and Lain talked about in the first episode of Season 1. You can access the training here. Typein the code CSA to take the training free of cost. This training is funded by Country SA PHN. We thank them for their support in the Suicide Prevention space- an area we believe is important to put energy towards.We hope you enjoy this episode. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future MFEP+ME episodes!
*MFEP+ME is a project created within the program Mentally Fit EP (MFEP). MFEP aims to empower people to take charge of their lives and to build mentally fit, connected communities. We believe mental health is everyone's business!
Thank you to our NFP organisation, West Coast Youth and Community Support, for making MFEP a possibility! A rock
star organisation with rock star staff!A BIG thank you to the Cummins and Port Lincoln Community Banks for supporting Mentally Fit EP and this podcast through their grant programs. A special thank you to Elke Hill and Sally Bronca for choosing the MFEP+ME podcast as an important initiative that was worth investing their staff sponsorship in.
Helpline Numbers and EP Counselling services are pinned to the top of the Mentally Fit EP Facebook page
Lifeline 131 114
Regional Access 1300 032 186
Suicide Call Back 1300 659 467