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.au If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Mens Line on 1300 789 978 Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 To find out more about Dr. Amanda Ferguson, you can visit her website at www.dramandaferguson.com.au Or connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram