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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/

Cool quotes

Posted on: October 21st, 2014 by Greg Jordan No Comments

“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.” ~Bruce Lee

“A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.” ~Muhammad Ali

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”  ~George Bernard Shaw

“Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength, move on.” ~Henry Rollins

““The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” ~Mark Twain

“A ‘No’ uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a ‘Yes’ merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.” ~Mahatma Gandhi

Take it easy out there Metal heads. Think positive and live free.

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.

Is exercise good for our mental health?

Posted on: August 27th, 2014 by Greg Jordan No Comments

Yep! G’day reader. I hope all’s well with you.

 

Here is an article on the benefits of exercise on our mental health. I am a runner, and for me this is true. I always feel better after a run than i did before it. I know any form of exercise is often the last thing we feel like doing, but try to get out and get yourself moving at least a few times a week.

This is from Australia’s ABC Health and wellbeing site 26/8/14.

“We’re always being told to do more exercise because of the masses of evidence it wards off a host of nasty illnesses.

But if you’re someone who uses a good walk, run or gym workout to shake off stress or lift a low mood, there’s some science on your side too.

While there’s less known about the effect of exercise on your mind compared to your body, everything that is known suggests it’s beneficial and certainly unlikely to cause harm, says mental health expert Professor Tony Jorm.

“It’s one of those things that even though the evidence isn’t rock solid, there are other potential benefits and the risk of harm is so minimal, it’s a good thing to do,” says Jorm, one the authors of a recent position statement on exercise and mental health commissioned by Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

“Exercise is about as low risk as you can get and the side effects are about as minimal as you can get.”

And the benefits for physical health are so extensive, that even if it doesn’t help your mood or mental state, “it will potentially help a whole lot of other things”

http://www.abc.net.au/health/features/stories/2014/08/26/4074904.htm

Have a great day out there and take it easy.

 

Greg \Mh/

Vale Robin Williams.

Posted on: August 12th, 2014 by Greg Jordan No Comments

Hi everyone,

Sad to read the news today that comedian and actor Robin Williams has passed away.

The following was posted on social media, and describes how i feel.

“He fought severe depressive episodes for decades and was open about it. I’ll bet his addictions were an attempt to numb the agony. He did manage to achieve a long period of sobriety but suffered a relapse not so long ago.

It may have been by his own hand, but it was depression that claimed his life.

I hope that his loss to the world will bring about a better understanding of the constellation of debilitating illnesses that are still frequently met with misunderstanding and stigma.

I hope that greater understanding and compassion will become part of his already brilliant legacy of joy”.

Vale Robin Williams. Thanks for your art.

Take it easy out there all. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for support if you need it.

Greg \Mh/

Cool Quotes

Posted on: July 8th, 2014 by Greg Jordan No Comments

Today’s Quotes

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

– Lao Tzu

“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.”

– Unknown

Take care out there y’all. Speak soon.

Greg. \MH/.

 

People in U.K. forced to travel miles for mental health care.

Posted on: May 8th, 2014 by Greg Jordan No Comments

Greetings reader,

I’ve just come across this report from the BBC News in the U.K. dated May 6th 2014. The article states that people are being forced to travel miles from home, family and friends for mental health (hospital) care, sometimes over 200 miles away. The article says that in some cases people are being given a bed in a “bed and breakfast” hotel because psych hospital beds are full. The BBC article also reports that some people have  deliberately overdosed in order to get a bed for mental health care.

Geez, what a disgrace. There is a similar shortage of psychiatric hospital beds for people who need more acute care in Australia too (unless you have expensive private health insurance which most cannot afford).

The link to the article is below.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27285555

Take care out there, and stay connected.

Greg \M/h.

Landfill Harmonica/Recycled Orchestra perform with Metallica.

Posted on: April 28th, 2014 by Greg Jordan No Comments

Greetings reader,

There is a very cool project going on in Paraguay called Landfill Harmonic. It is a project that recycles garbage and turns it into musical instruments. In April this year, The Recycled orchestra supported Metallica on a South American tour. Great stuff.

 

Check it out at the link below.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flvWJEk7pvs

 

Take care everyone. Greg \M/H.