The Mental Health Mentor

16/01/2023

I look at my entire life in the mirror every morning.

Most days, I don't want to meditate or exercise, but these reminders push me to have discipline and keep growing. 💯🙏

11/06/2022

I am an official Ambassador for Hireup and work with people with both physical and mental struggles through the NDIS. It's such fulfilling work and the company is amazing. Highly recommended to both people needing assistance with NDIS funding and empathetic and caring people who want to help others.

17/04/2022

Hi, I'd really appreciate it if you would share or donate to this GoFundMe, https://gofund.me/7f0df03c

Evie is now a 22 year old woman living in Brisbane and she lost her left … Chris Seipel needs your support for Let's help Evie get her new prosthetic leg.

16/04/2022

I worked as a teacher for 16 years and loved helping and teaching. It was something that really fulfilled me and made me happy. This began to change as the school I worked for which was originally a community that cared about the boys evolved into a money making enterprise.

I took two years off because of my own mental health issues and decided in that time I would never return to teach as I had lost all faith in the education system, but I still wanted to help people.

I looked into and began as a support worker for the NDIS which is tax payer funded and is designed to help individuals with varied disabilities to live their best lives.

I began helping a young woman named Evie who had lost her leg in 2017 from the knee down and required a prosthetic. I drive her to the physio, psychology appointments and to work when she isn't in pain. As we got to know each other I asked her about her leg as she didn't seem to be walking like she should. She said that the prosthetic provider that the NDIS paid to do the work produced a very poor leg for her. She has (on her own) been back and forth with this company for 2 years and they are unwilling to help even though they have provided her with a terrible fitting leg which is causing her much pain and mental stress.

Evie sought another provider Leading Edge Prosthetics and they agreed that the socket was very poor and the majority of the weight was in the ankle and foot which will cause huge issues for her knee. They want to help but it is expensive.

The thing that drew me to Evie is despite her pain she never complains or has an ounce of self pity. She has no family help and it was time someone stepped in and helped a young girl get the help the NDIS funded.

I hate seeing her physical and mental health decline. Something needs to be
done ASAP so myself and my friend Ana will be starting a Go Fund Me page for her.

Please watch this space as we want her in a new prosthetic and also endeavour to get a refund from the original provider and have it returned to the NDIS. The NDIS see that there job has been done which is true but they have been no help for Evie in this process.

Please share with friends the GFM page. Every little bit helps and anyone wishing to see the new quotes or photos of how poorly fitted this prosthetic is are free to contact me.

I am a strong advocate for mental health and this issue although physical is causing a lot of mental stress. The trauma of an amputation at the age of 17 followed by no help is something that I can't stand by and watch.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-help-evie-get-her-new-prosthetic-leg?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

10/11/2021

When I was a teacher and thought life was serious 🙈🤣🙏

28/05/2021

Looking for a maths tutor for a year 11 boy in Ipswich. Please msg me if you can assist. 🙏

13/01/2021

Please follow Jayden Woolaston and his page where he hosts a podcast and covers so many important issues when it comes to mental health, resilience and overcoming struggle.

I'm just a passionate Aussie, wanting to share my own mental health stories & struggles in the hope

09/08/2020

Hey guys please take a look at these young blokes! They are 'Couching The Mind' and they have inspired me to tell my story. Check them out, they have been brave enough to open up about their stories in the hope to help others and challenge mental health, especially in this pandemic crisis right now.

https://www.facebook.com/CouchingTheMind/videos/299675477907957/?d=null&vh=e

06/08/2020

Yesterday was probably the best day I have experienced in a decade with anxiety. I wanted to share with everyone what my day looked like yesterday. There are two reasons for this post. The first is to show those who battle everyday that you can be suicidal and in a dark place for a very long time and eventually have good days. The second is for those who don't battle a mental illness. I want them to see that yesterday was just another day. I did nothing exciting to make my day fun, infact I worked hard all day on my mental health to keep the anxiety at bay. I want these people to never take their lives or mental health for granted.

Yesterday I woke up and meditated for 1.5hrs before seeing my psychiatrist for an hour. After this I went to F45 and did a cardio class. I had a quick coffee and went up to my rugby club and did some 'sprints' for an hour before lying in the sun and meditating for 15mins. I drove home about 1pm and had some lunch before sitting to meditate for another 2hrs. Following my meditation I tutored my mates boy in maths. It didn't come naturally. It was a full day of self talk and lots of work.

To most this seems like a very very boring day but for me it was the first time in a decade that I was able to escape my pain for a 12hr period. While I was running I found myself being able to smell the grass and feel the sun shining down on me. For me this 20min period was by far the best thing that has happened to me in such a long time. Feeling this was better than anything I had ever experienced in my 40yrs of life because it showed me that maybe one day this can happen again, even if for just another 20mins.

I share this to give hope and to help people understand those who battle a mental illness everyday.

I'd prefer if people don't comment. I appreciate the support but I'm not posting this to get praise or acknowledgement.

02/08/2020

To suffer with a long term mental illness is something that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. I am very vocal about my anxiety and the last few weeks things have felt like they have been improving. Since Thursday it has again become super difficult and no amount of exercise, meditation, positive reinforcement or reaching out for help seems to be improving the situation. The last three days I have not exercised but have meditated for four hours daily and still the anxiety haunts me.

I know what is making me anxious and NO amount of rational talk makes it better. You can't talk rationally to the subconscious mind and that is why for me anxiety is so difficult. Trauma is in the past and is over but it is stored as memories in our subconscious mind. I am relying on Va**um to get me through and just hoping that things can get a bit better again.

The photo below is of me four years ago when I can remember my anxiety being horrendous. The smile on my face is a show of strength. That day was dark along with many years before and to this day. I know so many who bravely smile when they are mentally fu**ed. Please remember that there may be a lot going on for someone, even if they look happy like I did that day in 2016.

21/07/2020

Some facts I have never seen reported in main stream media.

- 800,000 people died my su***de last year worldwide 💔
- 75% of those were male 💔
- The leading cause of death between 15 & 44 yr olds in Australia is su***de 💔
- Su***de is close to the leading cause of death in the world 💔
- American men purchase guns to kill themselves at a much higher rate than they do to commit violence against someone else 💔
- The WHO predicts su***de to be the leading cause of death in the world in 2032 💔
- Rates continue to increase every year 💔

14/07/2020

I have battled for over a decade and in that time have met some truly amazing people. Sometimes the people you thought were friends drift away, which makes room for the right individuals. I reached a point where I did give up and tried to leave this world and looking back I am soo lucky to still be here. I mostly thank my amazing parents who have never given up on me. There are others who have come along at the right times and helped me to begin the recovery process. 💕🙏😘 For all of that I am grateful.

13/07/2020

As a maths teacher of 16 years I see the importance of correct revision prior to exams. To help students with this I provide instructional videos on any topic. I find that students forget soon after being taught and my videos allow them to revisit forgotten material at anytime. I already have a large database of videos and offer them very cheaply to parents. Any new videos that I create at minimal cost to parents. If you want to know more please PM me. 🔢🙏
Chris

06/07/2020

Most days now I'm okish...

Some days I still have terrible anxiety...

On occasions I still need to take va**um to cut the anxiety...

Every now and then I just can't leave the house...

Sometimes being alone is the best thing for me...

Everyday I meditate and this is why most days now are okayish...🙏

https://www.thementalhealthmentor.com/

30/06/2020

Please follow Amber on YouTube. She is another amazing young person openly talking about her battles. I have worked with her and at such a young age is showing tremendous bravery. Listen to her story.

https://youtu.be/eJhDBUGsoeU

hey everyone! this video is a little bit long but I needed to get it out there. I hope you learnt something new about mental health or just took something aw...