Have you suffered from mental health issues?
It’s time to tell your story!

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I would love to hear your story and share it via video or print.

It’s been my dream for many years to reduce the stigma around talking about mental health struggles. I’d like to do that by sharing the stories of people who have overcome adversity related to mental health or found successful ways to manage their symptoms.
 

On my own bad days, I’d often come across a story online which made me feel I wasn’t alone.

Just that little bit of relief was often enough to get me out of bed and take that next step forward.
My own story goes deep. I am a suicide survivor and I manage chronic anxiety.

I know that by sharing our stories of triumph and survival we can help alleviate someone’s suffering.

Our stories may even save a life.

 

Details:

Interviews will be conducted at your place, mine or a quiet spot of your choice or by video chat.

You’ll have the chance to review the result and remove anything that you would not like included.

This is an unpaid opportunity.

 

Sensitive Interview Considerations:

You’re invited to do the interview at a location, time and date that is comfortable for you. Due to the nature of the interview, strong emotions may arise. Prior to the interview, Ill suggest that you remind yourself and make a list of the supports and tools that you have available to you. This way, your resources will be at hand should you feel overwhelmed and need support after the interview.  I’ll check in with you on the day of the interview to ensure you feel comfortable going head and that you feel well enough to participate. Once we meet, there will be plenty of time for us to debrief and get comfortable before any recording equipment is used. I’ll also ask for your consent to do the interview which you may remove at any time should you change your mind.

 

You’ll be in the driver’s seat for the interview in terms of; taking a break when you like, withdrawing consent to the interview, starting your story where you would like, declining to answer any questions, pausing or asking for the interview to be completed at another time. I’ll check in with you during the interview to ask how you’re doing and ensure your comfort.

 

Once the interview has been edited it will be sent to you for your review and your requests for any deleted components will be honored.  

 

Please note that once the interview has been shared, if you would like it to be removed, I will remove it from any platforms where I posted it myself. I can’t however be responsible for those who may have reposted.

 

I’m looking forward to meeting you!

 

Melody

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Before sharing sensitive information about your mental health, please ensure your psychological safety by consulting

a medical professional prior to sharing your story. If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others,

please call your local emergency response line and seek immediate assistance.