Ep. 19: Dale Skinner (p2/2)
FYI - All Things Mental Wellness
English - March 20, 2021 18:30 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBMental Health Health & Fitness Society & Culture Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Dale Skinner explains his role as a live presenter and trainer for the Black Dog Institute. What the Institute is, and what they're trying to achieve.
Dale was originally diagnosed with depression at the age of 19, but it wasn’t until he was 28 years old that he was correctly diagnosed with Bipolar 2.
Dale has had multiple suicide attempts and has been hospitalised on several occasions.
He speaks openly and honestly about his own journey & struggles all in the hope of helping others. He is a volunteer presenter, peer trainer and peer support person for the Black Dog Institute based in Wodonga. And is also a husband, father & grandfather who is passionate about mental health and reducing the stigma attached.
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This episode was recorded and edited by Josh Liston at Deadset Podcasting (Albury-Wodonga). https://www.deadsetpodcasting.com