Welcome to Proper Mental episode 36, I’m joined by Stu Mills, the creator of the Noisy Brain!
The Noisy Brain is an app connects writers and musicians in the mental health space to encourage creative collaboration.
Stu previously worked for some of the world’s most famous advertising agencies and his work took him around the world until he finally settled in Singapore.
It was in Singapore that he re-encountered his mental health demons. During the year of 2019 saw a lengthy period of depression, suicidal thoughts and 'self-medicating' with prolonged bouts of alcohol abuse.
He was then caught on video in an altercation with a local after a night out. Widespread outrage and a social media storm forced him into a self-inflicted lockdown.
The 6 months that followed were some of the darkest, but this was also when his transformation started to take place, Stu was diagnosed with major depressive disorder, underwent therapy, counselling and also served a short time in Singapore’s notorious Changi prison.
It’s an incredibly honest conversation and Stu and I chat about depression, ADHD, alcohol abuse and the effects of trial by social media.
We also chat about his app The Noisy Brain, an incredible resource for connection, community and creativity within the mental health space.
You can learn more about The Noisy Brain via the website HOME (thenoisybrain.com) or via social media @thenoisybrainer.
You can download the app for free in all the usual app stores!
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