You’ve probably seen or heard him on TV, radio, online and in the papers. His dress sense isn’t great and we don’t think he barracks for the Hawks, but other than that, he seems like a good bloke.

Dr Brian Ironwood is a straight-talking, irreverent, man’s man whose character has been created to host beyondblue’s Man Therapy website and urge Australian men to take charge of their mental health.

On his website, Dr Brian Ironwood urges men to have the balls to take action on depression and anxiety while reminding them that a real man looks out for his mates.

Untreated depression is a major risk factor for suicide and Australian men are more than three times more likely to die by suicide than women, with at least 1727 men dying from suicide in 2011.

Find out more information by heading to one or all of the following:

If you’re a man, or have a man in your life, check out www.mantherapy.org.au

To view Dr Brian Ironwood’s video clips go to www.youtube.com/beyondblue

To follow Dr Brian Ironwood on twitter go to www.twitter.com/DrBrianIronwood
 

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