Chris Cheers is a psychologist who spent the long lockdown in Melbourne last year supporting people struggling with their mental health. 




A few days ago he began sharing advice on social media about getting through lockdowns, as a way to support those in Sydney. His posts went viral, encouraging other Melbournians to share their own tips.




Today, Chris Cheers on how those of us not in lockdown can support our friends and family who are, and why listening is one of the most helpful things we can do right now.




Guest: Psychologist Chris Cheers.




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Chris Cheers is a psychologist who spent the long lockdown in Melbourne last year supporting people struggling with their mental health.  A few days ago he began sharing advice on social media about getting through lockdowns, as a way to support those in Sydney. His posts went viral, encouraging other Melbournians to share their own tips. Today, Chris Cheers on how those of us not in lockdown can support our friends and family who are, and why listening is one of the most helpful things we can do right now. Guest: Psychologist Chris Cheers. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Chris Cheers is a psychologist who spent the long lockdown in Melbourne last year supporting people struggling with their mental health.&nbsp;A few days ago he began sharing advice on social media about getting through lockdowns, as a way to sup...