Anyone requiring crisis support can call Lifeline’s 24-hour number, 131 114, or headspace, 1800 650 890.

Sunraysia Daily journalist BROOKE LITTLEWOOD has used her personal experience suffering from mental illness to design drink coasters that are now being used in pubs across Australia. Today, she shares her journey and why she was inspired to help others.

IT'S like you're treading water, but ...