The Hidden Crisis: Cooper Chapman on Mental Health, Advocacy, and the Real Reason Behind His Mission

The Hidden Crisis: Cooper Chapman on Mental Health, Advocacy, and the Real Reason Behind His Mission

Author: Tom Greer-Smith September 2, 2024 Duration: 1:05:23

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Cooper Chapman to uncover the deeply personal story behind his passionate mental health advocacy. Cooper opens up about his early experiences with mental health, including the struggles he witnessed within his own family. He shares the shame his father felt about seeking help and how these experiences fueled his mission to break down the stigma surrounding mental health.


We also dive into the hidden crisis that continues to unfold—despite greater awareness of mental health issues than ever before, more Australians are taking medication, and rates of mental illness continue to rise. Cooper sheds light on why awareness alone isn’t enough and what needs to change to truly address the growing mental health epidemic.


Tune in to hear Cooper’s inspiring journey and his call to action for a more compassionate and effective approach to mental health.


FOLLOW ►



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


Tom Greer-Smith is a Performance Psychologist, and in his Expressions of Interest with Tom Greer-Smith podcast, he digs into the often-overlooked human mechanics behind our daily efforts. Each conversation moves beyond surface-level advice to explore the psychological frameworks that shape how we operate, whether we're leading a team, building a business, or simply trying to get through our own to-do list with more clarity and less stress. You'll hear specific, grounded discussions that connect mental principles to tangible outcomes in fitness, management, and personal growth. The aim is to make the science of performance feel accessible and immediately useful, stripping away jargon to focus on what actually works. This isn't about abstract theory; it's about understanding the why behind our actions to foster better habits, healthier relationships, and more effective leadership. By tuning in, you gain a thoughtful companion for navigating the complexities of self-improvement and professional life, all through a lens that values sustainable progress over quick fixes. The podcast thrives on practical insights, offering listeners a space to reflect on their own patterns and potential.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 16

Expressions of Interest with Tom Greer-Smith
Podcast Episodes
Trying To Stay Positive Is Harming Your Performance | E5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:38
In this episode, I explore the evolutionary impact that competition has had on shaping our biology. Importantly, how our evolutionary past continues to influence our NORMAL feelings of frustration and worry during compet…
Episode #3 How to deal with the fear of making mistakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:50
In this episode, I break down the biological fear response and the evolutionary purpose. We then explore the root cause of all neurotic experiences as they relate to fear and the polarity between the different dreams we…
Episode #1 - How to Make a Career Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:03
In this solo episode, I break down the Stages of Change model and how it applies to making a career change. I provide relevant bits of theory, however, I mainly focus on practical activities to help you move through the…