Lessons in mental health and life from acclaimed entertainment journalist Jonathon Moran.

Mental health issues can affect everyone, so it's crucial that you have strategies to help you combat life's ups and downs as they happen. Mental as Anyone is a brutally honest self-help book for anyone dealing with the challenges of mental health. Shared through his own personal story, journalist and host of the Mental as Anyone podcast Jonathon ‘JMo’ Moran, with the help of expert clinical psychologist Dr Jodie Lowinger, offers real-life coping strategies to break down the barrier to mental health literacy.

Developed through experiencing his own trauma, Moran shares through personal stories how he built his life tool kit and, backed with strategies from Dr Lowinger, shows how you can build your own, with practical coping methods that you can implement immediately to improve your mental health. With these comprehensive mental wellness tools and techniques, you'll have the support you need for issues related to sexuality, depression, addictive substances and behaviours, self-esteem, loss and abuse.

Inside the book:

Actionable advice for your “life tool kit” to help you face life's inevitable challenges

Extraordinary stories from Moran's personal and professional life, from meeting Madonna to spending an evening in Carrie Fisher's hotel room

Universally applicable self-help strategies learned from personal experiences and professional practice, and grounded in psychology

Perfect for anyone interested in becoming the best version of themselves, Mental As Anyone is a timely and personal reminder that life can be a struggle, but we all have it within ourselves to overcome the obstacles life throws at us.

‘This is an essential read—a powerful and life-changing journey that hits it out of the park. It’s a gift to yourself that you’ll cherish forever.’ MICHAEL CLARKE

‘A nuanced and personal deep dive into mental, acclaimed entertainment journalist JMo balances the stories of his own battles with mental health with insightful commentary and skills for life, by Dr Jodie Lowinger.’ MELISSA LEONG

‘Such a heartfelt read. His honesty in sharing his own journey, along with Dr Jodie Lowinger’s incredible insights, makes this book so special. It’s full of strength, hope and tools to help anyone feel less alone and more supported in their mental health journey.’ JESSICA MAUBOY