HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE MENTAL ILLNESS*
@GOODFORENERGY
HELEN DURRANT
*may not have stopped worrying
Hey Handsome, 2016 - Mel Ede
1. MY LIFE & MENTAL ILLNESS IN THREE ACTS
2. MENTAL HEALTH IN TECH
3. MY THREE TOP TIPS FOR STAYING MENTALLY HEALTHY
ACT ONE: THE EARLY YEARS
1. MY LIFE & MENTAL ILLNESS IN THREE ACTS
Oh Hai!, 2014 - Mel Ede
ALICE
BOB
EVE
ALICE
BOB
EVE
ME
ME
EATING DISORDER
ACT TWO: LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
1. MY LIFE & MENTAL ILLNESS IN THREE ACTS
The Blues, 2015 - Mel Ede
*ACTUALLY REALLY DEPRESSED
- mental tax
- social situations are anxiety producing
- can't explain why you're always bailing
- ..or why you don't "look" sick
- hypercritical of yourself in every situation
- finding time and money for help is a challenge
- feel ashamed, hopeless, worthless, useless
LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
MENTAL ILLNESS IS A B**TCH
ACT THREE: LEARNING TO LOVE MENTAL ILLNESS
1. MY LIFE & MENTAL ILLNESS IN THREE ACTS
Mwah, 2014 - Mel Ede
2. MENTAL HEALTH IN TECH
Fixated, 2015 - Mel Ede
- work follows you home
- pressure to code outside of office hours
- being in front of a screen all day
- working remotely
- judgement of technical knowledge
- technical skills > social skills
- our industry is changing rapidly
WORKING IN TECH
MENTAL HEALTH
IS NOT THE SAME AS
MENTAL ILLNESS
TIP ONE: LOOK AFTER YOUR BODY
3. MY THREE TOP TIPS FOR STAYING MENTALLY HEALTHY
OMG, 2016 - Mel Ede
- breathing
- posture
- go outside
- exercise
- get enough sleep
LOOKING AFTER YOUR BODY
TIP TWO: LOOK AFTER YOUR MIND
3. MY THREE TOP TIPS FOR STAYING MENTALLY HEALTHY
The Laughing Pidge, 2016 - Mel Ede
- learn to observe your thoughts
- THOUGHTS ARE NOT TRUTHS
- change your actions and your thoughts will follow
- watch what you feed your mind
LOOKING AFTER YOUR MIND
TIP THREE: LOOK AFTER EACH OTHER
3. MY THREE TOP TIPS FOR STAYING MENTALLY HEALTHY
Oscar Kiss, 2015 - Mel Ede
- open up
- create an environment where others feel safe being vulnerable
- try not to get into a habit of criticism
- use a code of conduct
- a rising tide lifts all boats
LOOKING AFTER EACH OTHER
LOOK AFTER YOUR BODY
LOOK AFTER YOUR MIND
LOOK AFTER EACH OTHER
You'll struggle to fix your mental health if your physical health is suffering.
Practice distancing yourself from your thoughts, and paying less attention to unhelpful thoughts.
Foster a supportive working environment by being considerate, respectful and open about your vulnerabilities.
@GOODFORENERGY
HELEN DURRANT
GET HELP
- mentalhealth.org.nz
- noshameonu.org/mental-health-resources
- talkspace.com
APPRECIATE PIGEONS
MY MEETUP
thank you ♥
Blue Skies, 2015 - Mel Ede
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HELEN DURRANT
How I learned to stop worrying and love mental illness
By Helen Durrant
How I learned to stop worrying and love mental illness
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