Behind the Uniform: Mental Illness in the Police Force, Embracing Recovery, and Investing in Self | Alex Dawson
Today I'm joined by Alex, a former police officer, who courageously shares his journey through mental ill health.Alex opens up candidly about his struggles with mental health, feeling lost, like a burden, and experiencing extreme lows, including contemplating taking his own life.He attributes much of this struggle to the accumulated stressors and traumas witnessed while working in the police force. Due to the culture of silence within the service, Alex didn't feel comfortable speaking up or s...