Bailey Seamer is a woman on a mission. Her 'Wandering Minds Walk' is a 5000km trek along the east coast of Australia to raise mental health awareness and fundraise $100,000 for the Black Dog Institute.
When first diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Bailey was looking for any glimmer of hope that she could have a good life with it. When failing to find many good role models, she has set out to be the kind of person she needed when she was younger and suffering.
She wanted to do something that would prove the capabilities of people with mental illness.
She set off in May 2022 and is traversing the eastern coastline of three states to the most northern tip of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland.
When she arrived in my hometown, I interviewed her about her mission.
We dive into her own personal journey with a mental illness, how she came up with the idea for this trek and how she followed through on it! Along with discussing the challenges she faces and how it's changing her, and the ways people and serendipity are supporting her journey.
She also shares her lived experience, perspective and advice on how to cope with challenges and also support people struggling with mental health issues.
This is one moving conversation with an incredible woman.
I expect you will enjoy it as much as I did!
Help Bailey reach her target of raising $100,000 for the Black Dog Institute at:
The Black Dog Institute is dedicated to understanding, preventing and treating mental illness.
To connect to Bailey or offer her support, head to:
She is available to visit schools, mental health services, local clubs, aged care facilities and anyone who wants to connect either about mental health or undertaking an epic adventures.
Are you struggling with your mental health? I encourage you to connect to services in your country/ local area if you need help and support with your mental health and suicide prevention.
In Australia, reach out to:
Here’s a few ways we can stay connected:
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