18/11/2025
“We need to break down stigma and shame and openly yarn about mental health.” 💬 – David Edwards, WellMob Director
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men face unique challenges, intergenerational trauma, cultural disconnection, systemic disadvantage, but we also have incredible strengths in identity, Country, family and community. 🌱
What David says about staying well:
✅"Many of us are time poor, so I use personal time to get out on Country to stay well. I stay focused online (except for Marketplace!) and use wellbeing resources like fitness podcasts, mindful meditations, and Yoga Nidra to stay motivated and healthy."
On supporting men in community:
✅"WellMob has great self-help resources, but we need to check their credibility. With AI growing fast, it shows the need for our communities to design our own AI, culturally governed, clinically safe, and powered by renewable energy to reduce our footprint on Mother Nature."
👣His message for mob:
"We all need to walk the talk, be the best version of yourself and a role model for the next gen. Our ancestors made big sacrifices, so let’s honour them by looking after each other, Country, and keeping our cultures strong."
