Matt Purcell shares how work addiction shaped his mental health journey

Описание: Work addicts often hide in plain sight. For entrepreneur Matt Purcell, diving into his job became a way of numbing childhood pain. Workaholics are often praised for their dedication, which can make it a hard thing to recognise and treat. Matt sat down with musician Tim Rogers, ex-NRL player and author Joe Williams and psychotherapist Tony Johannsen for an open, honest chat about men’s mental health and breaking addiction.

Watch the full video:    • Men’s mental health in focus  

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