Disclaimer: This episode will contain mentions of mental health and trauma, suicide and suicidal ideation, and institutional abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Jean and Moira talk about men’s mental health, toxic masculinity, and the challenges within the NDIS scheme. Moira shares her perspectives on how societal expectations oppress men and how these contribute to issues like violence towards women, high rates of suicidal risk, systemic challenges for young people and people with disability. Jean and Moira also touch on the gaps in accessing the NDIS and the challenges faced by individuals navigating the system. They advocate for a more comprehensive, compassionate, and understanding approach to mental health practice on an individual and systemic level. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jVKp2QPMn_dPPXhJMrQDK5gwUF3IsbcEYFf1aGcXpj8/edit?usp=sharing References/Resources: Toxic masculinity definition and impact: https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/what-toxic-masculinity-and-how-it-impacts-mental Cause of death Australia 2022: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/causes-death/causes-death-australia/latest-release#intentional-self-harm-deaths-suicide-in-australia NDIS: https://www.ndis.gov.au/ Non-deliberative practices: https://fass.nus.edu.sg/nai/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/06/Day-3.pdf Keywords: men’s mental health, NDIS, toxic masculinity, hegemonic masculinity, systemic oppression, lived experience, non-deliberative interventions, creative and critical practice, feminism, self-care Music by Boe Toweh Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalconversations4sw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversations4SW