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Gemma Styles and the Importance of Doing Good

by | 10 May 2022

Research suggests doing good things and helping others can positively impact your mental health. 

In this episode of MQ Open Mind, Professor Rory and I spoke to podcaster, journalist and MQ ambassador Gemma Styles about this and what others can do to get involved. 

Gemma shared her experiences with anxiety and depression and the impact of having a large following on social media on her mental health. 

We also discussed Gemma's passion for designing sunglasses and her decision to donate the proceeds from selected styles for MQ Mental Health Research. 

Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts, or watch it on YouTube. 

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