A refreshing view to Mental Health with Mattew Jackman
Dive into an eye-opening chat with Matthew on rethinking mental health, fighting stigma, and boosting community support.
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Matthew is a social worker, researcher, academic, phd student and an individual who has lived most of his life with significant mental health challenges. This episode will challenge how you view mental health/illness and what we can do to address stigma and improve supports for people in the community.
My journey with ADHD
Before my diagnosis, I often felt like an outsider, struggling with social cues and norms that seemed to elude me. Simple conversations became battlegrounds of misunderstanding, leaving me feeling isolated and disconnected. My journey with ADHD has given me valuable insights into the experiences of my patients, allowing me to empathise with their frustrations and experiences.
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The Big C & My Journey
So, no, I am not a bloke and no, I am not a psychologist, but do know that I have experienced lots of ups and downs. I consider myself a work-in-progress, and I am getting there. My journey thus far has taught me the value of focusing on the here and now and to continue taking fairy steps towards self-improvement. I will never take my physical or mental health for granted and I encourage everyone to reach out to your GP if something does not feel right. I am so grateful for my family and friends, and I truly value all the connections I get to make through my personal and professional life. Finally, I feel incredibly lucky that my life experience has brought me to Blokes Psychology and please know that if you feel like a chat and I ask how you are that I really do want to know the honest answer.
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Navigating Migratory Grief and Masculinity
Migration has been a fundamental part of human history. We can argue that modern societies have been shaped and continue to evolve through both large-scale and individual migration. In today's globalized world, with a connected, virtualized, and digital economy, as well as the ability to traverse vast distances in mere hours, migration is taking on new dimensions and significance. Our lives can transform drastically in the blink of an eye, and this transformation has profound effects on our identity, thoughts, emotions, and behaviour.
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