First Aid For Mental Health | Clint Adams Ep. 129

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't."

John Green

There is so much that can happen in the space between our ears. A lot of it can be great, exciting, and enjoyable at times... But sadly it can also be a scary, dark, and unbearable experience.

That's when we need to reach out and ask for help. Unfortunately, so few do.

There has been a stigma surrounding mental health that often causes people to feel shame around it. The "Man Up," or "Don't Quit," culture we often find ourselves in, doesn't really facilitate an environment to share the things that leave a lasting mark on us.

So how can we change that resistance to ask for help? How can we prevent the mind from spiraling in the wrong direction, whether it be for ourselves or for others?

My guest today, Clint Adams is an Author and Suicide Prevention Advocate. He's a former Victorian police officer who studied psychology, rehabilitation, and counseling.

His answer would be a combination of techniques, practices, habits, and environment. By focusing on these, we can change the trajectory of the mind and hopefully prevent things from getting out of hand.

These tools don't just apply to ourselves. They apply to others as well.

Hop into today's episode and join us as we discuss:

• Creating the space for others to share
• Focusing on our own mental health to help others with theirs
• Not being stuck in your identity
• Isolation as a choice vs. sentence.

And More!

Be sure to learn more from Clint below:

Website: https://www.all-about-psychology.com/lighting-the-blue-flame.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clint.adams.92123

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oU34Gt6I_dO9KeaSmRSyg

The Book: https://amzn.to/2KVfjvx

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