Seeking help for the first time

A story from Joel

I’m depressed.

My Dad was looking out the window. I was standing in silence. I didn’t know what to say. So I said the first thing that came to my mind… Why don’t you go see someone?

he said he couldn’t.

It would damage my career.

It’s wrong, but it’s true.

In 2009, a year before my Dad died, Mental Health was viewed far differently than today.

The more stoic the audience, the more stigma there was. Breaking down this stigma and offering people the help they need is an ongoing battle… and that’s why this rag is important.

Foremind.

Joel Anderson is the Founder of Foremind. An organisation pursuing healthy workplaces that contribute to a goal of zero suicide, by making mental health support affordable for every business.

Joel is an R4R Runner and his important work comes from a personal struggle. In the video below, Joel shares his mental health journey, as part of Foremind’s series: The Rebuildables.

Foremind has received feedback that these lived experience videos are providing hope and breaking down 'The Glass Wall' for people seeking help for the first time. If you have a story to tell that could inspire action, Joel would love to hear from you. Joel@foremind.com.au

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Even though they’re busy interviewing Nedd Brockmann on their Podcast, Johnny has found time to run 100km around Lake Burley Griffin, to raise funds for R4R.