The Black Dog Institute hosts a series of monthly Expert Insight forums for GP's and professionals in mental health. It was a pleasure to be on the panel with Dr. Josephine Anderson, Dr. Yael Perry, and Dr. Lexine Stapinski, to have an open discussion about the latest research, technologies, and developments in adolescent mental health; moderated by Dr. Vered Gordon.
Live Webinar for Management Consultancy International – The MCI Institute Men’s Health Week
The MCI Institute is a fantastic organisation that offers online courses and support for people who want to increase their professional qualifications and undertake further study. They live by the motto "Because a Mind is a Powerful Thing to Use" and their mission is to open the doors of learning to all students, irrespective of their background or circumstances.
Limmud-Oz | Depression In Teenagers. A Personal Story - Society Today
Courage in the face of depression – The AJN – Phoebe Roth
FOR many months during his teenage years, Adam Schwartz could hardly get out of bed, let alone leave the house. He would cry himself to sleep every night, and couldn’t bring himself to look in the mirror in the morning.
Schwartz, now 24, traces his crippling battle with depression back to when he was 10.
“Mum reminds me that I said to her one day, ‘My heart is black, my body is full of anger, and I wish I was dead.’ At 10,” he tells The AJN.
Book shops restocked with 'mum, i wish i was dead'
Just over 2 weeks ago, all book shops had sold out of 'mum, i wish i was dead'. It's exciting to announce that the second print run has arrived and is now available as a hard copy in all good book shops as well as online stores. The only place to purchase a signed hard copy is through www.adamschwartz.com.au.
I spoke with Linda Morris from the Sydney Morning Herald
Interview with Linda Morris for the The Sydney Morning Herald - smh.com.au.
"Personal accounts like Schwartz's take courage and are uncommon, especially those that show the outcomes need not be bleak, says the eminent clinician of adolescent mental health, Professor Garry Walter. In Australia each year around 100 teenagers aged 15 to 19 – mainly male – suicide, many of whom are depressed."
I join the team at Weekend Sunrise with Professor Helen Christensen from the Black Dog Institute
Just finished discussing depression and my book 'mum, i wish i was dead' on Weekend Sunrise with Professor Helen Christensen from the Black Dog Institute, Andrew O'Keefe and Monique Wright
I sit down with Shelly Horton from Mamamia TV to discuss my journey with depression, suicide and my book - mum, i wish i was dead.
It was a pleasure to sit down with Shelly Horton, to discuss my book, 'mum, i wish i was dead', for Mamamia TV.
As honest and open as I always aim to be, this is one of the most in depth interviews I have done. We talk about my experiences with suicidal thoughts from the age of 10, my inability to walk, the benefits art had, my experiences with school, medication, pre and post ECT, what allows me to be as well as I am today, and everything in-between.
The Wentworth Courier feature mum, i wish i was dead
In the Wentworth Courier this week, talking about my book 'mum i wish i was dead', as well as the main motivation behind writing it; to give hope to families and sufferers.
If a person's suffering can be alleviated, if one life can be saved by sharing this story, then this has been a success.
I join Suicide Prevention Australia at the Plebs, Pros, and Personalities event
I feel so honoured to be a part of Ben Higgs and his team's charity event Plebs, Pros, and Personalities for Suicide Prevention Australia (PPP4SPA). It has been an amazing event.
Speaking about suicide and mental health, having a conversation is vital.
This is a personally signed copy.