Trigger Warning (Mental Illness, Trauma, (slight self-harm/suicidal ideation) Eating Disorders)

Hi All, welcome to the first episode of the R WE OKAY? Podcast, hosted by the Unhinged Duo; Morgan and Jo

This episode is just a bit of a backstory of who we are, how we became friends, how the podcast started, and our plans for where the podcast is going.

We hope you enjoy it, so sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

(Disclaimer: We are not professionals and do not give any advice regarding medication or any form of mental illness, trauma, anything eating disorder or self-harm/suicidal ideation related. We are strictly only telling our story.

Please see the list below of services you can reach out to for support:

• The Triple Zero (000) Service is the quickest way to get the right emergency service to help you. It should be used to contact Police, F,ire or Ambulance services in life-threatening or emergency situations. Calls to Triple Zero (000) are free and can be made from mobile phones, home or work phones or pay phones.
• eheadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends. Call 1800 650 890, 9am – 1am AEST / 7 days a week, chat online or email.
• FriendLine supports anyone who's feeling lonely, needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. You can call them 7 days a week on 1800 424 287, or chat online with one of their trained volunteers. All conversations with FriendLine are anonymous.
• Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and private counseling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 – 25. Call 1800 55 1800.
• Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight AEST) or chat online.
• MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or organise a video chat.
• QLife provides nationwide telephone and web-based services for lesbian peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Call 1800 184 527, 3pm – 12am (midnight) AEST/7 days a week.
• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) supports women, men and families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood. Call 1300 726 306, 9am – 7:30pm AEST (Mon-Fri).
• Suicide Call Back Serviceprovides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467.
• Open Arms — Veterans and Families Counsellingprovides 24/7 free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, their partners and families. Call 1800 011 046.