In this episode of Grounded, Sarah and Bassmah are joined by guests Craig Ball and Jack Petersen to talk about a topic that is seriously under-discussed - men's mental health.

Craig is a veteran of Afghanistan and a former member of the Australian Army, who now works with men everywhere as a presenter on mental health, and founder of the Men's Mental Health Transformation Facebook community. Jack is a UNSW student and active Student Minds volunteer who is passionate about sparking discussion about mental health issues faced by men.

We talk about everything from the stigma surrounding men's emotionality and vulnerability, to ways that loved ones can support men in their lives, to how men can foster their own mental wellbeing, with incredible insights and unique perspectives from both Jack and Craig.

Resources and information discussed during the episode:

Craig's webinars:
https://www.changeseminars.com/

Movember:
https://au.movember.com/

Books & audiobooks mentioned by Jack and Craig

'The Power of Vulnerability' audiobook by Brené Brown
'Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown
'The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are' by Brené Brown
'Manage Anxiety Through CBT: Teach Yourself' e-book by Windy Dryden
'Overcoming Shame' by Windy Dryden
The Four Thoughts That F*ck You Up ... and How to Fix Them: Rewire how You Think in Six Weeks with REBT by Daniel Fryer
'The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life' by David Brooks
10 Steps to Positive Living audiobook by Windy Dryden

Mental health support and resources:

UNSW Counselling and Psychological Services - free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students:
https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling

Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line:
13 11 14
https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Beyond Blue - free online resources:
1300 22 4636
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

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Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love