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“Movember” 2015

Posted on: November 7th, 2015 by Greg Jordan No Comments

Greetings reader,

October has been a busy month with World mental health week, and some of the more responsible media outlets such as ABC T.V. in Oz airing mental health related info and discussion keeping the conversation flowing. Well done ABC, and to all the other media networks around the world who contributed positively.

November is also widely known as “Movember”. It’s an opportunity to focus on men’s health issues, such as depression and prostrate cancer, along with men’s mental and physical health generally. Grow a mo and support a bro. Link below for more info.

https://au.movember.com/about/foundation

Take it easy out there, and speak soon.

Greg \Mh/

International overdose awareness day August 31.

Posted on: August 31st, 2015 by Greg Jordan No Comments

Greetings reader. Hope all’s well out there.

August 31st is International overdose awareness day. It is a time when we can remember loved ones lost to drug overdose. There are memorial services held in many locations across the globe, so there may be a service in your area that you’d like to attend, or reflect quietly on your own. My condolences to everyone out there who have lost someone to drug overdose.

Greg M/H

Movember 2014! Men’s health month.

Posted on: November 13th, 2014 by Greg Jordan 2 Comments

Greetings reader,

I hope all is well there with you. This month of November is  also known as “Movember”, a month where we focus on Men’s health. A good thing to do every day. Here is some info from the Movember website.

ABOUT MOVEMBER

MO HISTORY

“From 30 Mo Bros in Melbourne, Australia in 2003 to 4 million Mo’s by 2013, Movember, through the power of the moustache, has become a truly global movement that is changing the face of men’s health.
– 4,027,688 Mo Bros and Mo Sistas since 2003
– AUS $580 million raised since 2003
– 770 men’s health projects funded since 2003
– Participating countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, – France, Hong Kong, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South – – – Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA
– The Movember Foundation accepted the Social Force of the Year award from GQ magazine.”
It’s not too late to grow a mo and support a bro. I’ve got a handlebar look going on! For more info, click on the link below.

 

In Melbourne Australia, a forum on International Men’s Day for those wanting to improve the Health & Wellbeing of Men in the Western Suburbs. Presented by the Melton-Brimbank Men’s health network which is a  pro-active grassroots organisation full of useful, relevant resources in the west. Details below from their flyer:

 

“This positive, practical, interactive forum will consider the current health & wellbeing outcomes relating to men, how local men fare compared with other areas, and what this evidence indicates. It will further explore priorities in addressing local men’s needs, how health & community organisations can better engage local men, what resources already exist to support this, and the potential benefits and opportunities for local service providers and communities”.

 

Where: Brimbank Men’s Shed @ UnitingCare Lentara 32 Withers Street, Sunshine

 

Date: Wednesday 19th November, 2014 – 9.45 am to 12.30 pm (arrive 9.30am)

 

Cost: Nil. Refreshments and lunch provided.

On the interview front, there is more coming up. I’m currently editing a podcast i did with Technical death metal band Hadal Maw.

Take it easy out there.

Greg \Mh/

Mental health week 5th-12th October 2014.

Posted on: October 6th, 2014 by Greg Jordan No Comments

G’day reader,

It’s Mental health week, and an opportunity to keep the conversation flowing about mental health, and in particular, around good mental health, and what positive mental health means to us. I performed at a beaut gig in Melbourne last night called “Loony tunes” put together by the amazing Mr. Baz Daly.

There were all sorts of acts on the bill including poetry, some comedy, and a variety of musical styles. A good turnout and a warm response from the punters. The gig was a top way to kick off Mental health week.

I also make this promise to myself: “I will keep the conversation flowing around mental health, and break down the stigma often attached. I will remind myself, and others that You are not alone. Believe in yourself”.  You can make your promise via the link below.

https://1010.org.au/

In other news, i’ve been working behind the scenes lining up  some interviews  with some high profile musicians to talk about mental health, music, and whatever else comes up in the convo that i know you’ll enjoy.

Take it easy out there and speak soon.

Greg \M/h.