20/02/2023
Chances are you know someone who's su***ded. I know there's a couple of guys I wish I could still hang out with. Here's one small chance to help.
I haven't personally felt suicidal, but I have been mauled by the black dog of depression (and the grey meercat of anxiety) and seen many others struggle to feel joy, hope, or purpose. When I saw the Laps for Life campaign raising money for ReachOut.org.au, I thought, "Yes. They do really good work*. Plus, I'm unfit and lugging around 4 or 5 extra kilos".
So in March I'll be joining my colleagues at Rozelle Total Health and swimming 10 kilometres to raise some dough. Plus donating some myself. Plus, getting fitter. If you want to sit on your ass and feel good, feel free to donate some tax deductible dosh to the cause here.
https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/jackdunphy/laps-for-life
Or, if you would like to dive in, get a boost to your mental health, feel good, and get fitter, sign up yourself! Don't think you can make it? Fear you'd struggle to keep your head above water? That's the metaphor though, isn't it? ;)
*Early in my psychology career I ran a youth su***de prevention service and became aware of the excellent work of ReachOut.org.au. I directed quite a few people to their excellent resources that were developmentally accessible and relatable.