Our Mission…

Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health is the multi award-winning volunteer video podcast dedicated to young men's mental health.

This unique library of life-changing lived experience stories proves that no matter what you're going through, you're not alone!

Young Blood is a platform like no other; based on incredibly powerful stories of resilience and hope, told by young men and their loved ones, from all walks of life.

Journalist and host, Callum MacPherson takes you on a gripping journey that goes right to the heart of being human, with guests who will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.

Suicide is the #1 killer of young people aged 15-44 and accounts for three times as many deaths in men as it does women.

As a society we can’t allow these appalling statistics to continue and that means making changes. Our mental health revolution requires a cultural shift and creating open dialogue about a range of difficult topics we typically don’t talk about is a major piece of the puzzle.

By promoting strength through vulnerability, we’re inspiring each other to take pride in our personal journeys, speak up and stand together.

Although young men are the primary focus, the podcast is made for everyone seeking to better understand and communicate with the men in their life. For this reason, the show's audience and guest list includes parents, siblings, colleagues, carers, clinicians, friends and loved ones of all ages and demographics.

This form of storytelling encourages help seeking and gives its audience insight into why, where and how they may want to access mental health services, while also actively working to destigmatise the act of getting help. It connects with high-risk population groups and provides a long, diverse list of examples of relatable people who've been faced with immense challenges and managed to navigate their way through.

Those supporting someone who is struggling with their mental health and potentially at risk of suicide, can utilise the podcast as a tool to learn how others approach trying to help a friend, partner, family member or colleague and how they may be able to apply these strategies in their own lives.

Every episode features a new guest with their own unique story, who represents a particular demographic and brings their individual perspective to the topics that affect us all. This makes the podcast extremely inclusive and promotes the key message that no matter how different we may appear, we all endure difficulties that share similarities and as such, we have much to gain and offer by listening to and sharing with each other.

To date, the podcast has featured members of the following groups:

• ·         First responders

  ·         Family and friends bereaved by suicide

  ·         Tradies

  ·         White collar workers

  ·      Fathers

  ·         Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

  ·         Culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

  ·         Veterans

  ·         Child sexual abuse survivors

  ·         People living with physical and intellectual disabilities

  ·         People living with cancer

  ·         Those experiencing unexpected life stressors

  ·         Recovering addicts

  ·         LGBTIQA+ community

  ·         Mining and construction workers

  ·         Athletes

  ·         Entertainers

  ·         Health and medical workers

  ·         Psychologists

  ·         Mental health charity founders and ambassadors

This project will continue to cater these groups and more, as the podcast grows through promoting life-changing stories told by brave young men and their loved ones.