56: Building Workplace Resilience Against Anxiety and Depression with Beyond Blue Speaker Tim Hoopmann

Do you or someone you care about struggle with anxiety or depression? Maybe that person is your employee. Or perhaps it's you. In the past, if you were struggling with your mental health at work, you may have had to suffer in silence. But thankfully the conversation around mental health has evolved to include the workplace. In this episode, Tim Hoopmann, a former bookkeeping business owner who has forged a partnership with Beyond Blue, joins Amy to speak about mental health and resilience. Through Tim's volunteer work with Beyond Blue, he's given over 30 talks on the topic of building mentally healthy work cultures. As well as working with Beyond Blue in their development of resources and support specifically for our industry. Key takeaway: "Whether you working solo or with a team, there are things you can do to monitor and improve your mental health. And you're not alone." Shared links: Register to hear Tim Hoopmann speak at the Accounting Business Expo 24-25 March 2020 https://secure.terrapinn.com/V5/step1.aspx?E=10138&p=1&_ga=2.243470213.1623548591.1581905464-1896775626.1581905464 Beyond Blue National 24/7 Helpline If you're struggling with your mental health, or know someone who is, you can call 1300 224 636 to speak to a psychologist or start an online chat conversation. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websites Healthy Workplace Resources for Small Business https://www.headsup.org.au/healthy-workplaces/for-small-businesses  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.