Ep 11 Comedian Paul Gilmartin: The Key to Dealing With Depression

In this weeks episode Sahil and Huda speak to American stand up Paul Gilmartin. He is a comedian, television personality best known as the longtime host of popular network TV show 'Dinner and a Movie' and now a podcast host of 'The Mental Illness Happy Hour'

We discuss ways that Paul dealt with crippling depression in the late 90s on the back of his successful show Dinner and a Movie. He states the importance of realising that depression can affect anyone and the measures that we can take to address our mental health even if we don't have the necessary resources to get a professional.

In his podcast 'The Mental Illness Happy Hour' Paul sits down with artists from different fields of entertainment and discusses their mental health struggles. His hope that the show and this website will give people a place to connect, smile and feel the return of hope. Head to mentalpod.com to listen in.

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P.S. None of the opinions in this episode are given by a medical professional. Please consult your nearest physician for advice.

Call Lifeline @13 11 14 if based in Australia if you seek mental health support.