Breaking The Stigma On Mental Health & Neurodiversity | Chris Bosher

Join us for a Dyslexia & Me Mental Health campaign special as we meet Chris Bosher, a Business Development Manager at neurodiversity specialist training giants Thriiver.
Chris is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and mental health provision in the workplace, and he took the time out to chat with SWD’s Darren Clark all about his own experiences of mental health, masking, finding the drive to seek help- and how it takes people working together to believe in the cause and foster better mental wellbeing for all.
00:36 Personal journey of mental health
03:00 Negative impact of stereotyping on men's mental health
03:37 The everyday battle
05:18 Benefits of being outdoors & living in the moment
06:22 Hiding behind a happy mask
08:34 Admitting you need support
09:18 Don't let a bad experience stop you from accessing help
11:20 The silent struggle of living with undiagnosed mental health illness
15:08 Affect of mental health on physical health
15:51 Opening up to your employer
17:34 Changing perceptions in the workplace
19:55 Working together to support each other
21:04 Sense of relief for opening up
21:58 Reaching breaking point
24:25 Importance of support network to turn your life around
26:15 Advice to others who are struggling with their mental health
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[@vickihawkins2684]

This is such a powerful story, thank you so much for sharing this ❤️

[@darren_clark_dyslexia]

Fantastic interview thank you for sharing 🙌