What's New
BY Sarah Patterson April 24, 2024
What's New June 25, 2019
Triple M gets behind Beyond Blue with ‘NO Talk Day’
SCA‘s network of Triple M metro stations are going quiet this July 1 so that men can talk.
There will be no radio shows, no ads and no traffic reports on Triple M Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.
The initiative is designed to draw attention to the fact that men often find it difficult, or are discouraged, from talking about their feelings.
So Triple M is using the space where they’d normally talk, to instead encourage men and women to talk to their mates, family or a colleague about mental health.
The statistics behind the rate of men’s suicide in Australia are stark, with Beyond Blue telling us that this year alone 65,000 people will attempt suicide in Australia. Eight will die every day and six will be men.
“As a network that talks to a lot of Aussie men we feel as though it’s our responsibility to continue to encourage these men to be more aware of not only their own feelings but that of those around them. To reach out if they need someone to talk to or offer an ear to their mates,” said Triple M head of content Mike Fitzpatrick.
“We know it’s sometimes hard to talk about your feelings, but it might be the most important conversation you ever have.
“We are lucky to be able to partner with an organisation like Beyond Blue to help empower our community and continue to break down the stigma surrounding mental health.”
Triple M has rolled out a video campaign featuring talent to raise awareness ahead of the day.
Triple M is encouraging anyone who wants to start a conversation about anxiety or depression, or who is worried about someone, to head to beyondblue.com.au
Terrific initiative from Triple M and SCA but like always I’m afraid it’s all spin and no substance.
This is some original programming – SCA are to be congratulated for the initiative & for doing something different on the air!
Great idea. I love they’re trying something different and on such a big scale, something other networks seem to lack these days. The key will be getting the message out, everywhere, before Monday & it seems like they are.
Triple M is playing rock music all day. You’d think it was 1985.
Anxiety and depression is rife in the suburbs.
As a bloke who has and is living through it …… please talk to your mates.
We need each other.
Funny how this lands out of survey.
(I mean nice initiative but lets not kid ourselves – they wouldn’t be doing this during survey)
@Nick, and this varies from their regular playlist in what way exactly?
Realist, what’s your point?
Who cares whether it’s in survey or out of survey? Highlighting a problem like suicide is the point.
Your cynicism around something so important is sad. I hope you have someone to reach out to.
Thank you so much for addressing men’s mental health. Three months ago my brother in law died by suicide. My brother in law was the most amazing man, a wonderful husband, a fun dad and a wonderful friend and also an amazing man who worked in radio in NZ. I feel privileged to have been part of his life. Daz, had bipolar. Daz was working through his illness but in the end he died because of it. Thank you for acknowledging mental illness, it is a big start … the next step is to prioritise mental health within our health system and in our society . Mental health from when we are born should be prioritised by the the government. In NZ, the govt is starting from the right place prioritising well being. Every step that we make to bring mental illness, to the forefront will hopefully mean another family is saved from its grip xxxx Harriet ❤️
Thank you MMM for helping raise awareness on a sad Australian statistic. You are to be commended for the boldness you continue to show. Let’s hope Australia get behind this day.
Having depression and anxiety i tell you it can be tough. Medication and councillors can be great help but when you wake up feeling a sadness you have never felt before its hard. You feel you are letting everyone down, you feel your are making your family miserable for you not being right and you do think suicide is the best option but it isnt. The problem with many people is when in this frame of mind i dont want to talk to someone i dont think i can get out of it and it is the saddest feeling in the world thinking removing yourself is the best solution. Luckily for me i have had people close to me who have noticed and started the conversation with me. Remember theres no harm checking up on your mates and loved ones when you feel somethings wrong, dont wait for them to come to you. By making people chat more about prevention and being there for each other is the best way to make those suffering feel it is normal to ask for help and open up to those close to them. Remember bein a mate isnt just blokes sinkin tins, standin up for each other when in a fight or givin a lift down the road when raining. Its taking your mates in and caring for them the same way you do you immediate family. If you think somethins wrong, ask, listen, offer support and get help for your mates. Hope everyone has a good chat with there mates today as just a chat about anything can take your mind of your problems and mke you realise things arent as bad as you thought they were allowing you to open up and ask for help. Make a mate smile and laugh as it is the bodies way of releasing natural happyness into the brain.
Well done MMM
You guys rock
Thanks for recognising the support and listening that men need in times of marriage break up and losing the contact of children is so hard for a person to take.
I can say that there was no support or outlets to say how you feel because your on your own and carry that forever