Summer Series 3: The will to live: Suicide prevention + men's mental health with John Brogden

During January, I’ll be sharing my Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have.As a chairman of LifeLine Australia and president of Lifeline International, John Brogden shares his insight and own personal experiences with mental health and losing the will to live. Following a very public resignation from his high profile political career as the leader of the opposition in NSW, Australia, John experienced first hand the crippling despair of depression and attempted to take his own life. Now a voice for suicide prevention and men's mental health, John and Dr. Amanda discuss the rise in suicides in Australia, what signs to look for and how people, particularly older men, can fulfill their lives after their career years.To find a psychologist in your area visit www.psychology.org.auIf you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please callLifeline on 13 11 14Mens Line on 1300 789 978Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 orKids Helpline on 1800 551 800To find out more about Dr. Amanda Ferguson, you can visit her website at www.dramandaferguson.com.auOr connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn or InstagramIf you enjoy listening to this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now.Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandaferguson and send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.