Listening to Nick Bracks struggle with depression and anxiety, and how he overcame these issues and thrived, is a surprisingly optimistic and solution-focused story. He uses a combination of humour and storytelling to tackle the subject of mental health head on.
My turning point was when I first asked for and accepted help. – Nick Bracks
Using his voice to educate and inspire people to look after their wellbeing was an unexpected outcome after a long and public battle with his own mental health diagnosis. Passionate about removing the stigma surrounding mental health, Nick aims to spark conversations and provide tools for people to make tangible changes in their day-to-day lives.
Nick Bracks is a passionate advocate and facilitator of mental health issues. He actively campaigns and works with organisations across all sectors to raise awareness and highlight the importance of better mental health conditions. Through his work, he aims to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and promote open discussions about it.
Around 50% of all long-term illnesses relate to mental health, and that’s not considering the impact that COVID-19 has had and will continue to have post pandemic. Mental health is just as important as physical health and now is the time to invest in creating a healthy workplace.
Put mental health above everything.
Nick Bracks has been committed to altering existing behavioural patterns for over a decade, working tirelessly with charitable and corporate Australian organisations to change the way we view and address mental health issues. Through his open and honest discussions, he has played a key role in raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.
Nick & his team can turn around your employees & your bottom line.
He has delivered TEDx talks and organised over 1,000 mental health seminars for prominent employers, government organisations, schools, and universities in Australia. Some of the organisations he has worked with include Qantas, BUPA, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, McDonald’s, The Good Guys, and Movember, among others.
Reach out, ask for help and remind yourself you are not alone.
Nick Bracks and his team of leading Australian psychologists, along with a select group of facilitators, are running bespoke Mental Health Training programs, seminars, and targeted modules to cater to the unique requirements of organisations. These programs have been designed based on the requested content and have been in high demand. They aim to provide practical tools and strategies for building resilience, promoting positive mental health, and creating a mentally healthy workplace culture.
Face-to Face
Nick and his team offer a range of professional training programs that cater to the unique needs of organisations. These include one-hour seminars as well as three-hour face-to-face manager training sessions, all delivered by qualified experts. Their training programs cover a wide array of mental health topics, ensuring that participants receive the most up-to-date and relevant information.
Bespoke Seminars & Training Sessions
The bespoke seminars and training sessions are customised to meet the specific leadership and staff needs of your company, such as improving performance and meeting targets, reducing absenteeism and risks, and supporting the organization’s core values.
One-Hour Seminars & Three-Hour Manager Training
Nick and his team offer a wide range of topics for their bespoke mental health training programs and seminars, which can be customised to meet the specific needs of each organisation. These topics include personal stories, PERMA (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement), resilience, mindfulness, bullying, starting conversations, addiction, and dependency, understanding mental health in the workplace, stress and anxiety, life challenges, surviving to thriving – men’s health, work-life balance, creating supportive teams, maintaining good mental health, goal setting, creating habits, and communication at work.
Digital Training
In addition to face-to-face seminars and training sessions, Nick and his team also offer live or pre-recorded webinars and digital training covering all the content covered in their face-to-face sessions. This makes it easier for organisations to provide mental health training to their employees, regardless of location or scheduling conflicts.
Bespoke Video Content
Nick Bracks and his team can create video content that is tailored to your company’s needs and goals to promote ongoing mental health awareness and deliver training courses. Their talented production team can get creative to ensure that the content is engaging and effective in conveying important messages about mental health.
Mental Health Training Books
Nick Bracks and the founder of the Happiness Planner have co-created a Mental Health Training guide that includes practical daily activities, habit formation guides, and goal setting tips. The guide is beautifully presented and available in both digital and hard copy formats. This resource provides valuable information to support mental health and wellness, helping individuals to establish healthy habits and maintain good mental health over time.
Consultancy
Nick Bracks and his team offer a range of consulting services focused on mental health and communication. Their approach is creative and innovative, helping organisations identify what is working and the areas that need improvement. They work closely with companies to develop customised solutions that address specific needs and concerns, whether it’s reducing absenteeism, improving team communication, or promoting a culture of mental wellness. By partnering with Nick Bracks, organisations can create a supportive and empowering workplace that benefits everyone.
Brainstorming
They take a brainstorming and creative approach, learning about your current practices and creating an action plan to bring about change.
Matching you With the Best Tools Possible
We carefully listen to your needs and recommend the most suitable tools and services available. We have built strong relationships with top-notch providers in the mental health field. In case we are unable to meet a specific requirement, we will connect you with someone who can.
Public Speaking Training
Nick provides personalised one-on-one and group public speaking training, which can be conducted either face-to-face or through web interfaces. Nick himself went from having a debilitating fear of public speaking to making a career out of it, so he understands the value of sharing his learnings and helping others develop their skill sets.
Creating Sustained Change
Nick and his team will provide you with habit formation tools that can help create sustained long-term change. Their programs are completely customisable to ensure discussions around a range of topics that are most relevant to your organisation. Nick delivers his personal story while facilitating practical behaviour change modules that focus on wellness and self-development. If you’re interested in booking Nick to speak about his experiences, please get in touch.
Move Your Mind
When Nick isn’t on set or guest speaking, he spends his time creating content to educate and raise awareness about the challenges of mental health. He has recently released a book titled ‘Move Your Mind: How to Build a Healthy Mindset for Life’ and hosts a podcast called ‘Real Conversations, Real People, Real Advice!’ where he speaks with a variety of guests about their experiences with mental health. Through his content, Nick aims to provide practical tools and strategies to help people build and maintain good mental health.
In a single year, untreated mental conditions account for 6 million lost working days and over $10.9 billion in lost revenue across Australia. PwC research shows that every $1 invested in creating a mentally healthy workplace returns an average of $2.30 Nick and his team can turn around your employees and your bottom line.
Support
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, it’s important to seek help and support. There are many professional organizations available online that can provide resources and assistance in Australia. Here are some helpful links:
- Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
- Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
- Black Dog Institute: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
- Headspace: https://headspace.org.au/
- ReachOut: https://au.reachout.com/
Remember, it’s okay to not be okay and seeking help is a sign of strength.
If you’re looking for real talk and honest conversations about mental health, be sure to listen to Nick Bracks’ PODCAST or read about his JOURNEY.
Nick Bracks: MELBOURNE, VIC 3000 WWW.NICKBRACKS.COM
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