Tough Times from the Heart with Warren Davies.

Beyond The Back Paddock

This episode of the podcast is a replay of a short conversation I had with Justin Smith for a mental health awareness campaign Tough Times from the Heart. Today is World Mental Health Day. 'Mental health is a universal human right', is this year's theme. World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone's mental health. In rural and agricultural areas mental health is a major concern due to uncontrollable factors like the isolating nature of the work, natural disasters, weather, industry downturns and financial pressures. Stigma and lack of access to resources also play a massive role in the mental health of rural communities. In Australia rural people are 2X more likely to die as a result of suicide than the rest of the population. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. In times of crisis and or uncertainty, when you feel like a conversation is too big for family or friends alone, connect with a trusted health professional like your GP, and or services like Lifeline 13 11 14 or TIACS by calling or texting 0488 846 988 Mon-Fri 8am-10pm AEST or the many other local and government support services. Beyond Blue 1300 022 946 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 #not2TUF2speakup