Joel Thompson tells his story, his past, how he grew up, his family and his state of mind.
WHAT'S YOUR STATE OF MIND?
For the past 2 years, NRL Community has been using our voice, in consultation with Australiaโs leading health experts, to make a difference to a big issue that impacts our Game and our communities โ mental illness.
Mental illness doesnโt discriminate. ย In Australia, 1 in 2 people are affected by mental illness, and at the crisis end, suicide is the largest killer of individuals aged 15 โ 44.ย Itโs Australiaโs single biggest health issue and, as Australiaโs biggest sporting community, we can and should play a pivotal role in improving the outcomes for those affected.
During last year's State of Origin, the NRL's state of Mind campaign launched in partnership with Lifeline, Kids Helpline, headspace and The Black Dog Institute.
Mental illness doesn't discriminate. 1 in 2 people are affected by mental illness, and at the crisis end, suicide is the largest killer of individuals aged 15 โ 44.
