In a bid to become Australia’s most mentally healthy city, Townsville has embarked on the Mentally Healthy City (MHC) project, aiming to help citizens flourish and thrive as a community. This is achieved by heightening the focus on mental wellness and assisting individuals and organisations to better support those people who from time to time may be mentally unwell.

As a Project Manager, Brendon Marty is leading the Mentally Healthy City Project for the Tropical Brain and Mind Foundation. A passion for community, technology, and a family history in mental health awareness and support is the driving force behind his pursuit of the role.

Tune in this week as I speak with Brendon about the Mentally Healthy City (MHC) project, the elements of a ‘mentally healthy city’ and how it has transformed Townsville into building awareness and reducing stigma associated with mental health.