Scott’s Recovery Story

Scott bravely shared his mental health struggles and how he was treated differently as a result of this.

“I was attending GP appointments, and I can remember the GP telling me ‘there’s nothing wrong with you, it’s all in your head’…I felt like I was getting passed pillar to post”

Scott also shares the things that have helped him in his recovery, and highlights the importance of peer support and speaking openly about mental health. Being able to manage his mental illness day to day meant Scott was able to go travelling, Scott shares the message,

“If I can manage it then anyone else can manage it, because we are all here to help.”

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