Andy McAleese
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Senior leader in the insurance industry with lived experience of depression and anxiety. I‘m passionate about breaking stigma and talking about mental health.
Blog: https://www.andymcaleese.com
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3 Life Lessons I Learned From My Dad. Top Story - December 2021.
I lost my dad, Robert, to cancer almost 20 years ago. There have been many times since where I've wanted his advice, guidance, or support, particularly once I became a parent myself. However, I know that there are already many ideas and principles that he had left me with while I was growing up.
By Andy McAleese4 years ago in Families
We Still Need To Talk About Mental Health At Work
When I speak to people about mental health, the common views I encounter are that: talking about mental health is a sign of weakness taking time to recover from mental illness is letting people down seeking help for a mental health challenge is the beginning of the end of someone’s career.
By Andy McAleese4 years ago in Psyche
What Does “The Matrix” Tell Us About Mental Health?
The Matrix and making a choice This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill — the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill — you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I’m offering is the truth. Nothing more."
By Andy McAleese4 years ago in Psyche
