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Help for young men

We all have tough times and that's when having mates is really important. Things like difficulties at work, in the family, health problems, injuries, money worries. Sometimes the tough times seem to drag on, or other things happen that make them worse. And then problems pile up.  When this happens, the smartest thing you can do for a mate, or even yourself, is to get help quickly.  No-one has to face problems alone.

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For information on helping yourself and your mate check out the readthesigns website.  You will find things like:

  • A handy checklist to see if you or a mate may be suffering from depression
  • Tips on how to be a good listener
  • Where to go to get help now

The readthesigns website is a joint initiative of the Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund (MTAA Super) and Lifeline Australia.

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