Matt Swabey: Beers, Banter and a Battle with Depression

Matt Swabey, a Sustainability Consultant, and personal friend of Mark, discusses his journey with mental health to document why he felt the need to hide his battles from his friends and family for many years.  

During the episode, Matt and Mark discuss why university is a potential mixing pot for poor mental health, how we can do more to allow others to open up, how best to approach difficult conversations with peers as well as touching on the dangerous effects that binge drinking and alcohol can have on our mental health. 

During the conversation we discuss:

• how Matt overcame his depression and anxiety 
• the potentially damaging effect alcohol can have on us
• how university is a potential mixing pot for poor mental health 
• how to approach difficult conversations with friends and loved ones

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