Oct 17, 2022
On Monday I was lucky enough to be invited by our charity partner the Black Dog Institute to an event where they showcased some of the great work they do.
For me the highlight was a confronting presentation by an amazing person called Damien Coates. Damien is the CEO of a business called DUAL Group who allow Damien to put 10% of his working schedule to one side so that he can tell others his mental health story.
Imagine standing up in front of an audience of corporate strangers, including your 16 year old daughter, to explain your mental health journey and how you manage severe depression. It was the first time his daughter had listened to Damien’s story and being part of the experience was both sobering and inspiring.
As you can see by the picture Damien has 3 very clear strategies that he uses every single day.
I would like to end such an important week by reminding everyone of the importance of the first point Damien makes.
1) Communication
The message Damien left us with was that everyone tends to have some sort of plan for their physical health but we tend to neglect having a mental health plan.
Make putting a mental health plan together a priority and part of your routine.
