Inspiration Bomb – Prof. Patrick McGorry
I’ve got two excellent videos to share with you today. One is a brand new Inspiration Bomb, and the other is a short-film about cowboys. I’ll explain the link in just a moment.
Today’s “Special Inspiration Bomb” stars Professor Patrick McGorry; psychiatrist, surfer, father-of-two-musicians, and former Australian of the Year for his exceptional work in the field of “Mental Health”. But hang on… what’s “mental health” got to do with creativity and business (you ask)?
First up, I figure Pat’s a good person for BHB to ask about the supposed relationship between “creativity” and what he terms “mental ill-health”. Does it exist? Is that just an old wives tale? I’ve always been curious to know. I’d like his opinion.
Secondly, true fact: 50% of Australians will, at some point in their lives, experience “mental ill-health”. As Pat explains, “It doesn’t have to define you as a person: it’s not the only thing you are” , and yet, when you ARE your business, when you ARE the walking Intellectual Property of your business, it’s especially important to ensure your ship is in “tip-top shape”.
That’s one of the reasons we like to talk about it, and that’s why I invited Pat over for a cuppa and a chat.
It’s a chat that’s began in 2010 when, three days before the election when I was invited to interview then PM Julia Gillard (at 48 hours notice). Time being of a premium, I figured Pat was the man to help me get my facts straight when it came to the mental-ill-health of Australians, and where we could improve things. He impressed me no end.
In this ten minute IB (also starring “flower artist” Mel, founder of “Cecila Fox”), you’ll get to hear Pat’s take on the potentially therapeutic role of creativity.
On a personal note, I ask Pat to tell me how he deals with criticism, which (I have found) is actually just an expected part of “being a person who has an opinion”. He answers very honestly.
He also names a couple of places where young people can access stigma-free support for any “mental-health” challenges they’re experiencing (and I’ll mention them here again, in case they come in handy Orygen Youth Health and Headspace).
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I’ve got two excellent videos to share with you today. One is a brand new Inspiration Bomb, and the other is a short-film about cowboys. I’ll explain the link in just a moment.
Today’s “Special Inspiration Bomb” stars Professor Patrick McGorry; psychiatrist, surfer, father-of-two-musicians, and former Australian of the Year for his exceptional work in the field of “Mental Health”. But hang on… what’s “mental health” got to do with creativity and business (you ask)?
First up, I figure Pat’s a good person for BHB to ask about the supposed relationship between “creativity” and what he terms “mental ill-health”. Does it exist? Is that just an old wives tale? I’ve always been curious to know. I’d like his opinion.
Secondly, true fact: 50% of Australians will, at some point in their lives, experience “mental ill-health”. As Pat explains, “It doesn’t have to define you as a person: it’s not the only thing you are” , and yet, when you ARE your business, when you ARE the walking Intellectual Property of your business, it’s especially important to ensure your ship is in “tip-top shape”.
That’s one of the reasons we like to talk about it, and that’s why I invited Pat over for a cuppa and a chat.
It’s a chat that’s began in 2010 when, three days before the election when I was invited to interview then PM Julia Gillard (at 48 hours notice). Time being of a premium, I figured Pat was the man to help me get my facts straight when it came to the mental-ill-health of Australians, and where we could improve things. He impressed me no end.
In this ten minute IB (also starring “flower artist” Mel, founder of “Cecila Fox”), you’ll get to hear Pat’s take on the potentially therapeutic role of creativity.
On a personal note, I ask Pat to tell me how he deals with criticism, which (I have found) is actually just an expected part of “being a person who has an opinion”. He answers very honestly.
He also names a couple of places where young people can access stigma-free support for any “mental-health” challenges they’re experiencing (and I’ll mention them here again, in case they come in handy Orygen Youth Health and Headspace).
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Jacqui Sterling
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disqus_WmGlX3nqYd
-
Kate Meadley
-
Cheree Taylor
-
Tanya Cole
-
Terra Sheridan
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-
Tanya Cole
-
Oh My Musical Goodness
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rqxrlzqw