Ed Smith | HeadsUpGuys

Ed has a background in social science, languages, and literature, and has worked for several non-profits and community groups in Australia. He completed his master’s thesis on the framing of depression in contemporary media, and is keenly interested in finding ways to break down barriers of communication encountered by those who struggle to convey how they are feeling.

Posts By Ed Smith

Your Stories – Dan

Dan shares his story of having a stranger open up to him about his mental struggles, and the support he was able to provide by just listening.

What is Internalized Homophobia?

Ed shares his experience in recognizing and tackling the shame of growing up gay in a homophobic world.

Six Tips for Dealing With Job Loss

In addition to financial stress and disruption, losing a job can bring up a lot of negative feelings that are hard to deal with. These tips can help.

Launching Our New Peer Support Course!

Too many men suffer in silence. Become a peer supporter for the men in your life.

In this four-part course (15–20 min each), you’ll learn what effective peer support looks like, how to show up for others, and how to stay grounded while doing so.

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