I was suicidal at 18 and have had depression a lot throughout my life.
However, I thought what was going on in my head was going on in everybody’s heads. I was just pushing through life and ignoring it.
I have a strong desire to help others and the education tools the Black Dog Institute provides are fantastic. My role as a presenter is important as it creates awareness around mental health problems. I’m very passionate about connecting with people to get them the help they need.
Being a community presenter enables me to provide insights to the friends and family of people experiencing mental health problems, as well as encourage people to follow through with their treatment and medication.
I may have bipolar disorder, but it doesn’t have me.