How are we supposed to live laugh love in these conditions?
The uncertainty and anxiety caused by successive lockdowns is taking a toll on everyone’s well being. While mental health organisations like Beyondblue and Lifeline have seen a marked increase in people accessing mental health support. Unfortunately, there has also been a significant increase in younger people being in distress owing to the feelings of helplessness and isolation induced by lockdown. Australian government is taking initiative to support mental health by providing $17.7 million to establish pop up mental health support sites for areas currently facing extended COVID-19 restrictions in and around Greater Sydney.
2SER Breakfast’s Willy Russo, spoke to Wayne Wigham, a former rugby league player, Black Dog Institute speaker, about his lived experience with melancholia, a severe type of depression to see what we can gain from his experience. Especially when a lot of us might be struggling with our mental health too.
You can access Wayne’s detailed story here.
24/7 crisis lines
Beyond Blue- 1300 22 4636
Lifeline- 131 114
Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
NSW Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511
Suicide Call Back Service- National services that provides free 24/7 phone, video and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide (1300 659 467)
