By Grace Frost
EPPING’S Alex Beyer is sporting a mullet during September for the second year in a row to raise money for men’s mental health.
The 20-year-old is raising money for Black Dog Institute’s Mullets For Mental Health, which supports men’s mental health through free workshops, webinars and research into suicide prevention.
Mr Beyer said the mullet was a great conversation starter about mental wellbeing and the importance of people reaching out for help when struggling.
“I think it’s super important that everyone, especially men, speak up and talk to mates, family [and] bosses,” he said.
“Too many men lose their lives because they feel that no one is listening and there’s nothing left.”
Mr Beyer said he hoped his mullet and fundraising would inspire more men to speak up about their mental health, and know it was okay to not be okay.
“I had severe depression like a lot of people coming out of [COVID-19 lockdowns] but I didn’t even know because I kept ignoring myself,
“I started opening up to my mate and slowly it got a little better.
“I’m trying to promote this cause to let other people like myself know it’s not weak or stupid to not be okay.”
Mr Beyer raised $500 last year in support of the foundation by chopping his mullet.
This year, Mr Beyer said he was hoping to raise at least 10 percent more than last year’s total, but the close of September was quickly approaching.
“So far I believe we’re at $150 so we’ve got a fair while to go, but I still have hope,” he said.
“It would mean so much if lots of people could donate to this awesome cause.”
