Resilience speaker Graeme Cowan has spoken to Sky News Australia about his five-year long battle with depression, and the habits he has cultivated to look after his mental health amid uncertainty.

Mr Cowan – who is also a director of organisation ‘R U OK?’ – acknowledged there is “certainly much greater stress in the community” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,

He shared his tips for resilience.

“One of the real lessons I learnt with that drastic downfall before, was I’d let those real great connections slip away,” Mr Cowan said.

If you or anyone you know needs help:

Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service on 1800 512 348
Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
Headspace on 1800 650 890
ReachOut at au.reachout.com
Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on 1800 008 774