MENTAL AS ANYTHING: A TALK about mental health and wellbeing

"The feedback has been amazing and we’re still receiving comments about the morning.   From my perspective I think it was that wonderful balance between your penchant for the comedic lens and the absolute seriousness of the subject – not an easy task but so well delivered – thank you for that." Sandra George, Manager, South East Business Networks, City of Greater Dandenong

"Thank you... you were brilliant and contributed to the overall success of our event... You brought a topic [mental health] that is seldom entertaining to life. You challenged stigma, changed behaviours and were absolutely hilarious, which is exactly what we were hoping for... I'd be delighted if we could work together on similar events in the future." John Fenely, Commissioner, Mental Health Commission of NSW

Discussion of mental health issues finally happening in Australia and Nelly is passionate about using her comedic and communication skills to encourage people to smash the taboos and get everything on the table! Nelly is refreshingly honest and pen about her own struggles with depression and anxiety and refuses to take on the shame associated with these illnesses. The show covers:

• RESILIENCE

• PREVENTION

• TABOOS

• TREATMENT OPTIONS

• COMMUNITY

• HELPING FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

Nelly approaches the subject of mental health and wellbeing with the same candour and good humour as she does all her work. The show is empowering, uplifting and really connects with all of us who may struggle to stay on an even keel 100% of the time (that is, pretty much everyone).

Nelly has done presentations about mental health and wellbeing to the following groups (among others):

• Orygen Youth Health

• Headspace

• Mental Health First Aid Australia

• Dandenong City Council

• Darebin City Council

• Mental Health NSW

• Various individual community health services