Interview with Jonny Benjamin - Author of Stranger on the Bridge

Jonny is is one of the most important figures in mental health right now. He first rose to prominence through his campaign #FindMike, where he took to social media to help find the stranger that saved his life when he was feeling suicidal.
He's since gone on to tell his story all around the world, reaching millions of people, and we're honoured to have him join us today to talk about the following:
00:03 - His story and how he came to be so well known
03:44 - What was going through his head the moment he decided to end his life
06:20 - Whether suicide is a choice
10:01 - What it was like when Neil first approached him
11:16 - What it was specifically about Neil that helped
14:01 - How he's coping now, and what strategies he uses to help manage his mental health
17:06 - How Mindfulness has helped with his recovery
20:40 - Advice for young people who are feeling suicidal
25:30 - His new campaign, ThinkWell
For more information about Jonny's story, check out his book Stranger On The Bridge:
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To keep up to date with all the amazing work he's doing, head over to his website and follow him on Twitter:
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@MrJonnyBenjamin
And be sure to look into his fantastic new campaign ThinkWell, which aims to make mental health education compulsory in schools:
www.pixellearn...
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