MBP 1. Managing Mental Health With Mark Aiston

Mark Aiston, is a former sports journalist and sports presenter with over 30 years experience in media. He is the owner of the Media Insider, a company that helps people understand how to gain media publicity for their businesses. Mark also hosts The Mental Health Show, which he created to remove the stigma around mental health. Listen as Paul and Mark talk about Mark's journey, mental health and why it is something difficult for men to talk about. Learn the steps that you should take if you're going through something, and the importance of listening completely when a person opens up to you. Episode Takeaways:

• Mental health issues are being suffered by both men and women and it is something that should be addressed.
• Getting your message out to people is one way of letting them know they are not alone.
• When people start opening up, all you have to do is to listen. Never give advice to an unwell person if it's not requested.

Mentioned Resources:

• Media Insider - Mark's media company
• The Mental Health Show - Mark's show on mental health
• Beyond Blue - An organization where Mark is an advocate of
• Grit: Why Passion and Resilience are the Secrets to Success - Mark's recommended book

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Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy