In this episode Ex-AFL star John 'Jumbo' Sudholz shares his struggle with depression on returning to the farm.  He shares the hard times he faced, and how he has learned to live with depression.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of suicide call triple (000). 

Contact Suicide Line Victoria:

24/7 phone number: 1300 651 251

Online or Video chat 

If you or someone you know needs urgent help contact Lifeline:

Phone: 13 11 14 

Website: www.lifeline.org.au

If you need immediate support for depression you can contact Beyond Blue at:

24/7 phone number: 1300 224 636 

Online Chat available 1pm-12am 7 days a weeks

Emailing - receive a response in 24 hours

Or joining an online forum.

Interested in the topic and looking for more?

You can find out more information about depression and how to help someone at: Better Health Channel

National Centre for Farmer Health

Health Direct

And BeyondBlue

Check out these fact sheets on Depression, Relationships and family, and Stress. 

Check out the You Got This Mate Program! The program is for men living in rural Australia, and aims to helps them reach their best mental health. It provides:

• Information on mental health matters
• Stories (much like these podcasts)
• Tips to look after your mental health
• Tips to help other men

There are also some services available to people in the Wimmera, including:

• The National Centre for Farmer Health’s Online Psychology Service
• The WWHS Social Work and Welfare Department
• The Rural Outreach program which you can reach at 1300 688 732. You can also hear more about this program in the episode 'From Footy Coach to Rural Outreach Worker'. 

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