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Can sharing your experience with a mental illness help others? It’s estimated that 45% of Australians between the ages of 16 and 85 will experience a mental illness - but less than half will seek help and part of that comes down to stigma. However, workplaces just may be the key to getting people to reach out for help and reducing that stigma. A Head’s Up report found that three quarters of employees reckon that their workplace should provide support to someone who is experiencing depression or anxiety.Marc Fennell and Jan Fran talk to two people who are actively working to change attitudes about mental health.Greg Kentish grew up in a family riven with trauma but has taken the lessons from that and turned it into a business that is changing workers lives all around Australia…. And he makes a mean fillet of fish too…Osher Gunsberg- you might know him as the suited man on your TV foreshadowing rose ceremonies or introducing singing stars- he’s using his personal story to change workplaces from the outside. If listening to this podcast affects you and you want someone to talk to: Lifeline- 24 hour crisis support 13 11 14Beyond Blue- 1300 22 4636 The Few Who Do with CGU Insurance. Two hosts, one problem, two possibilities. Featured guests: Greg Kentish, CEO The Acacia FoundationOsher Gunsberg, Board Director SANEOsher’s 2016 Sydney Story Club here