In this episode we hear from Robyn Kelm, a nurse turned hairdresser / makeshift counsellor. She shares what she has learnt about mental health and how to help someone who is struggling. She also talks about mental health stigma and how that can impact on people.
Interested in the topic and looking for more?
If you are concerned about someone and not sure how to start a conversation R U OK? can help.
Check out these fact sheets on Depression, Relationships and family, and Stress.
Check out the You Got This Mate Program! The program is for men living in rural Australia, and aims to helps them reach their best mental health. It provides:
- Information on mental health matters
- Stories (much like these podcasts)
- Tips to look after your mental health
- Tips to help other men
There are also some services available to people in the Wimmera, including:
- The National Centre for Farmer Health’s Online Psychology Service
- The WWHS Social Work and Welfare Department
- The Rural Outreach program which you can reach at 1300 688 732. You can also hear more about this program in the episode 'From Footy Coach to Rural Outreach Worker'.
Mental Health is also covered in this Farmer Wants a Healthy Life episodes from series one:
- AFL to Life with Depression
- The Mental Tips
- From Footy Coach to Rural Outreach Worker
There will be more episodes on mental health coming in series two, so keep your eye out for them!
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