June is Men's Health Month.  

How do we break down the barrier and stigma around mental health, especially with the men in our team?   

Men are at greater risk of suicide but least likely to seek help. In 2011 men accounted for over three quarters (76%) of deaths from suicide. However, an estimated 72% of males don’t seek help for mental disorders (Blackdog institute).  

The strongest thing you can do as a man (or woman) is to get the help you deserve. It takes courage and bravery to admit that you are not okay and need help and then a whole load more to actually ask for it.  

It took me years! But once I did, it wasn't just me that benefitted, but my children and our relationship (in truth, I look back and wish I had done it years before).  

There is help out there, people waiting for you, professionals, friends, family.  

You are NOT ALONE!  

LifeLine: 131144 

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 

Phone a Friend, or your GP  

You've got this! 

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