⭐ Theme 4: Big Sister Advice ⭐
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⚠️ Today's episode addresses sensitive topics related to mental health and suicide. If you find these subjects difficult or triggering, please prioritise your wellbeing and consider listening at another time or with support available. Your mental health comes first.
In this game-changing episode, May shares her most powerful big sister advice for mastering your mental health journey. Don't miss out on discovering:
• 7 strategies that will revolutionise how you care for your mental health
• Unlock the truth about what mental health actually means
• Cutting-edge science revealing shocking insights about young people's mental health
• BONUS: An exclusive self-care exercise that will transform your daily routine!
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"In this moment I am living" 💛
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Remember, reaching out for support is a sign of strength. These services are there to help when needed:
AUSTRALIA
• Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention)
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention)
• Headspace: 1800 650 890 (Mental health support for young people aged 12-25)
• MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (Support for men with emotional health and relationship concerns)
PHILIPPINES
• National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 1553 (Landline toll-free), 0917-899-8727 or 0966-351-4518 (Mobile)
• Hopeline Philippines: 0917-558-4673 or 2919 (toll-free for Globe/TM subscribers)
• In Touch: Crisis Line: (02) 8893-7603 or 0917-800-1123
• Philippine Mental Health Association: (02) 8921-4958
GLOBAL
• Find a Helpline: https://findahelpline.com/ (Free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline in your country)
• Befrienders Worldwide: www.befrienders.org (International network of crisis helplines)
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REFERENCES
• Out of the Shadows Fundraiser: https://www.outoftheshadowswalk.org.au/fundraisers/ruocake
• WHO Mental Health Atlas 2024: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240114487
• WHO Definition of Mental Health: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
• Biomedical Model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomedical_model
• Biopsychosocial Model: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6875848/
• Dr Russ Harris. (2020). The Reality Slap (pp. 30–31). Exisle Publishing. https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-reality-slap-russ-harris/book/9781925820911.html?srsltid=AfmBOorRSJpg19Xu98bvf3OLwwZgnJ1TxXgvcuib_olN8EAE7F24VDYU
