Donna Thistlethwaite

Can Any Of Us Afford Not To Have These Skills Often at my talks I will ask the audience to put up their hand if they, or someone they know, has experienced a mental illness? Almost every time, every hand in the room goes up. Take a moment to reflect on this question yourself … Chances are that the answer is yes, given that 45% of us will over our lifetime. That’s almost half of the population yet how many of us know how to identify and respond to someone experiencing a mental illness? There’s been some fantastic work done over the past few years to educate, de-stigmatise and skill people up to be able to help someone going through an episode of mental illness but I honestly worry that we still have much work to do and in the meantime many will suffer and lives will be lost unnecessarily. My personal experience, and discussions with many people about mental illness and suicide, has convinced me that no-one is totally immune to mental illness and suicidal thoughts. I have been...

Book Donna Thistlethwaite Reasons For Booking Donna Include: ·          It has been established that wellness programs can generate an ROI of 2.3+ for businesses. ·          Poor mental health is a significant risk for organisations, costing the economy $11B per year. ·          20% of Australians experience a mental health condition each year, 45% in their lifetime. ·          Eight Australians attempt suicide every hour. ·          The impact of poor mental health on families, the companies that employ these people and the broader community is significant. Benefits For Your Audience Include: ·          Donna’s talks raise awareness, inspire the listener and offer effective strategies to reduce the risk of a mental health crisi...