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Roxy Jacenko shares her mental health story for Imperfectly Perfect campaign

Headline-grabbing publicist, Roxy Jacenko, has fronted a campaign to raise awareness of mental health in Australia.

The Imperfectly Perfect campaign aims to change the face of mental health by capturing raw photos of public figures who have been affected by mental health challenges.

Roxy Jacenko is one of the public figures who has been photographed for the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign

Over 70 actors, media personalities and public figures have joined the campaign alongside Jacenko, including Rebecca Gibney, Grant Denyer, Jeremy Jackson, Sam ‘Sam Mac’ McMillan, Willie Mason, Mel Greig, Dominic Purcell, Hugh Sheridan, Julie Snook and Wes Carr.

Alongside their photos shared on social media, the personalities involved have shared their experiences and advice for coping with mental health struggles.

 

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“I’m absolutely thrilled to be a part of the @imperfectlyperfectcampaign. I guess for me why it’s important is, I come across as super enthusiastic and confident; but really I’m not. You have to put on this act, and sometimes when push comes to shove it gets really challenging. Having experienced a husband who goes to jail, cancer, looking after the children as a so parent for quite a considerable amount of time, it was a challenging time for me and I have experienced the darkest days, and I think there is nothing wrong with being up front and candid, because the more we are…about anxiety, depression and when we are struggling l, the easier it is to get through it. So it’s an amazing opportunity to be apart of this campaign and I think the more of us who get on board and share our different messages, the easier it will be for everyone to understand the importance.” – @roxyjacenko . An absolute pleasure and honour to have Roxy get behind the campaign and help share her story in aims to simply get the conversation started. An incredible lady who I can’t thank enough. . If you need to talk, please reach out to @lifelineaustralia on 13 11 14 or call 000 today . ©️2019 Imperfectly Perfect Campaign. Images / Video Footage or Audio Episodes may not be copied, printed or otherwise disseminated without express written permission of Imperfectly Perfect or its agents.

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In sharing her story, Jacenko made reference to her recent struggles following her husband’s prison sentence and cancer diagnosis.

“Having experienced a husband who goes to jail, cancer, looking after the children as a [solo] parent for quite a considerable amount of time, it was a challenging time for me and I have experienced the darkest days, and I think there is nothing wrong with being up front and candid, because the more we are…about anxiety, depression and when we are struggling l, the easier it is to get through it,” Jacenko wrote.

Sunrise weather presenter Sam Mac has also joined the campaign

Photographer Glenn Marsden was inspired to take action after the suicide of a close friend. He wanted to highlight to the general public that Australians are not alone in their struggles with mental health.

Marsden said: “I wanted to use my photographic skills to give people the opportunity to genuinely express their emotions and connect in a world that has become so isolating.

“The images I’ve taken represent people’s raw emotion when thinking of their own story. They can’t hide or disguise it. It’s beautiful and authentic. That’s what the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is about, accepting ourselves for who we are – mind and body, with all our imperfections. If we can keep encouraging people to share their stories, then I think we are well and truly on a path to helping people feel more comfortable to seek help and to remind them they are not alone.”

Celebrity chef Manu Feildel was also photographed by Marsden

A Go Fund Me page has also been launched, raising funds to establish the Imperfectly Perfect Charitable Foundation, which will launch mental health awareness roadshows, produce unique resources and establish its own mental health support network.

Actress Rebecca Gibney has joined the campaign

The full list of people participating in the campaign is below.

 

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