The importance of talking about mental health in small business newsagencies is an article by me, Mark Fletcher owner of Tower Systems, at my Newsagency Blog – a place where he write about small business retail. This is an important article dealing with personal and often unspoken off challenges dot small business owners and their employees.
Owning and running a small business can be tough – on families, relationships, finances and your mental health. The ABC published a terrific report about mental illness and small business. I urge you to read this and share it. At the bottom of the ABC article is an excellent list of resources including:
- Lifeline – 13 1114
- Kids Help Line – 1800 55 1800 – Provides counselling and support for young people aged 5-25.
- Men’s Line Australia – 1300 78 99 78 – Provides counselling and support services for men – especially those involved in the breakdown of relationships.
- Suicide Call Back service – 1300 659 467 – Provides free nationwide professional telephone or online counseling.
Other national information and support services contacts available during business hours:
- beyondblue information line – 1300 22 4636
- SANE Helpline – 1800 18 SANE (1800 18 7263)
- Telstra directory assistance – 1223 Call this number for contact details to the nearest public hospital, which can provide information on local services.
