Sam Hill’s Yarn - The Battle

Part of the 'Break It Down: Community Conversations Around Mental Health' project 2017/2018. (DPM/PHN WNSW)

Mental illness is a battle. Instead of fists and aggression, it takes sheer will and determination to keep your mind from falling into those negative cycles. Though, you can’t do it without preparation. Sam Hill takes us through some of the ways one can get ready for one of the most important battles in our lives. Using his might, Sam talks to us about the value of exercise, diet, discipline, communicating how you feel, and most importantly, taking a step back and relaxing. As Sam says, overcoming mental illness is “the greatest victory that any of us can achieve in our lifetime,” and we couldn’t agree more.