John Murch talks to Alisson and Peter Marsland
Radio is an intimate medium and for many people, Richard Marsland was and remains their inspiration. John Murch set about to find out more about Richard’s life and he spoke with Alisson and Peter Marsland, Richard’s parents.
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Anonymous – What it’s like dealing with Australia’s mental health system
I’ve tried to access mental health services through my GP. For three months I kept attending appointments to have the long session, which would get me access to mental health services under medicare. Every time, the doctor was too busy. I changed doctors, same issue. The GP’s can deal with physical problems fine, but mental health, that’s not important.
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It’s always a struggle
Yesterday was bad. I wanted to end it all but the best I could do was harm myself. It always hits hard when you least expect it and even if you try your CBT, it still sometimes does not help. I’m at the maximum for my current meds, so I have to swap I think. Maybe then the fucked up dreams will stop, maybe
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Capril Fundraising Auction
You can support Capril’s efforts by bidding on our auction of Anh Do’s memoir, The Happiest Refugee. All proceeds go directly to beyondblue. This auction is Angus’ personally signed by Anh Do copy. Anh donated some signed books a few years back.
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Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried. Anxious feelings are a normal reaction to a situation where a person feels under pressure – for example, meeting work deadlines, sitting exams or speaking in front of a group of people. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. On average, one in four people – one in three women and one in fve men – will experience anxiety at some stage in their life.
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Anxiety is…
Anxiety is.. not being able to concentrate long enough to read a book..
Anxiety is.. paranoia
Anxiety is.. overthinking EVERYTHING
Anxiety is….
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Capril 2015 is just around the corner…
In just a few short weeks, Capril will kick off once again. We hope to be able to help remove the stigma with depression, anxiety and mental health issues. This year is a little more personal for myself, Angus, as in 2014 I was diagnosed with depression.
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Being a Dad with Depression – and dealing with it
Being a Dad is great, dealing with depression is not so great and being a Dad with depression can be tough. Everyone gets sad from time to time and I think it’s good to have moments of sadness and depression in our lives so we can stop and take stock of why we are feeling this way and do something about it.
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Capril 2014
As Capril is upon us once again, it would be remiss of us to not let you all know that you can once again fundraise for us and help support beyondblue: the national depression and anxiety initiative.
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Adventures In Depression
Allie Brosh is a wonderful blogger who we have linked to before. If you haven’t read her comical takes on her experience with depression I HIGHLY recommend them! HERE is part one from a year and a half ago. HERE is the brand new post about why she has been away from the blogging world for so long. Allie been struggling with depression for
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