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Mark McConville is a seasoned comedian and a respected lecturer in Suicidology. With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, he has become one of Australia’s most reliable and professional comedians. Mark’s academic journey...
Mark McConville is a seasoned comedian and a respected lecturer in Suicidology. With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, he has become one of Australia’s most reliable and professional comedians. Mark’s academic journey in mental health is equally impressive; he graduated from Griffith University with a Master’s Degree in Suicidology and received the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence in 2016. His work now bridges the gap between laughter and serious discussions about mental health, emphasizing the power of humor in suicide prevention. As an Adjunct Lecturer at The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Mark continues to enlighten and engage audiences with his unique blend of comedy and compassion.
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Lifeline 13 11 14
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MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
13 YARN 13 92 76 - 24/7 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
SANE Australia 1800 18 7263
headspace 1800 650 890
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Veterans Support Service 1800 011 046
PANDA (perinatal anxiety and depression) 1300 726 306
The Eating Disorders Centre (eating disorders) (07) 3844 6055
Butterfly Foundation (eating disorders) 1800 334673
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Griefline 1300 845 745
Grow Australia (support through peer groups) 1800 558 268
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
24-hour national telephone counselling and online service for people 18 years and over
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Free confidential 24-hour telephone and online counselling for young people aged 5 to 25 years
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
24-hour telephone support and online chat service with links to local services
e-headspace
Online counselling for young people 12 to 25 years
Mindhealthconnect
Website aggregates mental health resources and content from the leading health
Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service
Supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma and adult survivors of institutional child sexual abuse around the National Redress Scheme
Call 1300 657 380
helpline@blueknot.org.au
1800 Respect
Support if you, or someone you know, is experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence. 1800 737 732
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