The ad industry’s mental health crisis is going to get worse before it gets better
Prior to Covid, more than half the people in our industry were facing mental health challenges, a figure which is sure to have increased in the past two years. Hatched’s Virginia Scully explains how we can all make a difference.
This article discusses mental health issues. If you or someone you care about needs support, please contact Lifeline 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636. In an emergency, call 000.
Ten years ago, I got a call from my brother late at night. He was calling to tell me my 26-year-old nephew had taken his own life. We had no idea he was unwell.
Despite some challenges in life – he lost his mum to cancer when he was only a boy – on the surface, he looked to be doing well. He was working as a chef. He’d bought a car and was saving to buy a home.
Thanks for sharing your story Virginia. I’ve always known you to be passionate about this, and now I know why. You are a champion advocate for this in the industry – thank you!