Seven Star matt doran has spoken openly about his battle with depression on Live The Morning Show.
41 years old Weekend Sunrise The co-host was filling in for him Larry Emdur He spoke with psychologist and author Mark Cross on TMS on Friday.
Watch the video above: Matt Doran reveals his battle with depression.
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Cross was on the show to talk to Doran and co-hosts Kylie Gillies About his book, Mental State, which highlights the flaws in Australia's mental health care system and the ways it can be treated.
Psychologists are among the three in four Australians who suffer from anxiety at some point in their lives and they well understand the challenges and limitations of the current conversation around this issue.
Doran told Cross that he, too, is a fellow sufferer, and asked: “Do you think we're getting better, doc, like you did when you raised your hand and said, 'I have an anxiety problem?'
“'I've also had serious problems with depression over the last few years, but I think people are still too scared to come forward and say it.'”
Cross said Doran speaking out was “amazing”, adding that “the more we talk about it the better it gets”.
Elsewhere, the psychologist said “mental health in the workplace is a huge issue.
“We have a lot of bad people in healthcare. Nurses, doctors, therapists, everybody. They don't want to open up about themselves.
“So that's what I write about. If we're not open about ourselves, how can we treat people who come to us for care properly?”
“And then a siege mentality develops because we're understaffed. So we're stretched thin. And then we feel overwhelmed. And what happens?
“You take your anger out on people who come to you for help because you can't face them. That's a problem.”
If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline number 13 11 14.
For more information about depression contact beyondblue on 1300 224 636 or speak to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust.
