This week on PODCAST with Mario Corena & ''Vogliamoci Bene'', we will welcome in Studio Sanremo special guest, Wayne Wigham, Lived Experience presenter from Black Dog Institute, NSW.

Wayne has been a lived experienced speaker for Black Dog Institute for 15 years.

Wayne was first diagnosed with Depression at the age of 10 and has experience dealing with the illness through schooling, a teaching career, ten years as a professional Rugby League Player and eleven years as a professional Firefighter and business owner. 

All through these careers Wayne battled through misdiagnosis of his illness, drug and alcohol abuse through self-medication and relationship difficulties. 

Wayne’s personal journey - highlights the fact that mental illness can affect anyone. Wayne is passionate about breaking down the stigma of mental illness and the absolute importance of recognising symptoms and seeking help at first opportunity.

Wayne frequently talks to young people and adults about mental health and mental fitness and is an advocate for people avoiding the ‘tough guy’ myth attached to seeking help for mental illness.

The Black Dog Institute has a clearly articulated vision for a mentally healthier world.

This vision guides their 2022-2026 strategy to deliver research with real world impact to treat, manage and prevent common mental health conditions and suicide in workplaces, schools, health settings and the wider community.

Black Dog Institute is a proudly independent not-for-profit medical research institute affiliated with UNSW Sydney.

They work within nine directoriates to bring their rapid translational model to life:
-  Research
-  Strategy and Operations
-  Service Implementation
-  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy
-  Funding and Partnerships
-  Marketing and Communications
-  Finance and Governance
-  Digital Transformation
-  People and Culture

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/


In this episode Wayne will discuss 
More about Black Dog Institute- His journey with Mental Health

How he became involved with Black Dog- What are the commons signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety

How he found help

How can we encourage people to open up about their mental health and seek suppor

and many more topics

Truly honoured Wayne gave up his time from country NSW to discuss Mental Health.

Again such a great interview and that definitely will inspire many. 

I urge you to listen either live on PODCAST or after on link to the podcast - Vogliamoci Bene - Mario Corena Podcast (radioitaliana531.com.au)

So let's start the conversation today!Mario