Triple M takes vow of silence in support of Beyond Blue
On Monday 1 July, Triple M will air silence to encourage men and women to talk about mental health.
The initiative, in support of Beyond Blue, will take place from 6am to 6pm in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.
Triple M’s No Talk Day is aimed at encouraging listeners to reach out to friends, family and colleagues who may be struggling to have an open discussion about mental health and the work that can be done to reduce men’s suicide.
Wishing Triple M all the best in this initiative to raise awareness and support about Mental Health in Australia. Far to many lives are lost to suicide each and every year.
Having lost a brother to suicide and my father in-law attempted suicide just getting thru each day can be regarded as a bonus. The ripple effect upon loosing a loved one can be devastating. Start the conversation about Men’s Health.
Cheers ?
It’s excellent to see Australia bringing this tricky subject out of the shadows and talking about it. Lifeline has also just released a series of podcasts, Holding onto Hope, in which men and women who have attempted suicide discuss what led them into that dark place and what helped them find meaning in life. Lots of accumulated wisdom imparted in a safe way and good to listen to with others. lifeline.org.au/podcast/
Congrats TripleM on working to reduce suicide, listeners may also be interested in hearing from those who have experienced suicidality and talk about the connection that gave them hope to continue. Check out the Holding on to Hope podcast at http://www.lifeline.org.au/podcast or wherever you get your favourite podcasts!
As a mental health sufferer who manages the condition with a lot of professional help and some controlled chemical assistance this is an outstanding initiative and mmm should get a pat on the back. You may note I used “no judgement” which is an important statement 1 I learnt from multiple stints in hospital. Society in this world can not ignore the horrible stats it’s fact. What pleases me most is in another era I worked for the mmm network so proud of them.
My family & I are two weeks in having lost my brother-in-law to this very topic. The funeral is Monday 1st, and while I don’t think I can listen to radio that day, this TOPIC MUST BE SPOKEN ABOUT.
My b-i-l was 31yo and left behind his loving wife, and my two young nephews (1.5 & 3.5). We are only just navigating the emotions and have no idea what the road ahead will look like
This just sux!
Great initiative Triple M!!