Content warning – This podcast contains content about suicide. If this episode raises concerns or issues with your mental health visit beyondblue.org.au or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Your mental health is important. Some days are better than others and we all need a helping hand from time to time.
Brad McEwan, Beyond Blue Ambassador discusses how personal trauma can be the hardest part of recovering from a disaster and why ‘Community’ is important on this road to recovery.
Wherever you are in your mental health journey, Beyond Blue is here to help: beyondblue.org.au or 1300 224 636
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