John Harper - mental health advocate and former finalist Local Hero of the Year, NSW.
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The Nyngan Health Service is hosting a “Mate Helping Mate” afternoon on Tuesday October 21 from 5pm at the Nyngan Rugby Union Club.
Guest speaker is John Harper from the “Mate Helping Mate” road trip sponsored by NEAMI National, Mental Health Month (October), Richmond PRA Together, We’re Better, and Western NSW Local Health District.
John has experienced depression and spent some time reflecting on the impact and the remedies of poor mental well-being.
He is convinced that simple philosophies and strategies, combined with an awareness of the importance of mental well-being, can prevent individuals sliding into depression.
John will talk about what he has learnt and observed since he had depression: to talk is to understand.
The knowledge gained allows us to identify and address the problem of depression in ourselves, our families and in our mates.
Thus equipped we can enjoy our lives and future.
Dr John Burke will give a presentation on general health issues. Tim Carr will also give a short presentation on NEAMI National and its services based at Dubbo Hospital.
The afternoon is open to men and women of all ages. There will be a barbecue and light refreshments afterwards.
For information and to RSVP with numbers for catering phone 02 6835 1700.
