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E017: Alex Blake On Suicide Prevention in Education and the Workplace
My guest Alex Blake, is founder of PMA Obviously! and has found purpose in sharing his story, having started his wellbeing business in 2020, during the first lockdown. He has recently been recognised nationally and has been awarded the Lifestyle Coach Award for the South Coast. Today he seeks to help and inspire others to overcome the shame and fear of admitting attempted suicide and supports in the education and corporate sectors.
Topics:
- Social Awkwardness
- Decision making
- Feeling lost
- Sharing Mental Health
- Education and depression
- Working in tech
- Hiding behind social media
- Suicide Prevention
- Recharging your own batteries
- Changing career direction to find fulfilment
- Being saved from suicide
- Suicide Prevention Charity
- Breaking down barriers at work.
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Alex: https://www.instagram.com/pmaobviously/
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