James Hill is an English born Electrician, who is changing the way workplaces address mental health. After his own personal lived experience with mental illness, he set about understanding the issues faced in the workplace when tackling the stigma that surrounds mental health problems and changing them. 

 

James now fulfills the role of workplace mental health advocate, and was recognized as a finalist in the 2018 LIFE suicide prevention awards. His passion is to break down the stigma and issues often faced by males in the workplace. By sharing his own personal insight and experience he is able to provide education, skills and tools to help identify and deal with mental health problems.

 

James is a qualified mental health first aid instructor and currently studying a bachelor of counselling.  He is a sought after public speaker because of his natural ability to engage and 'keep it real'.