Alastair and Becky are joined by guests Matt Jess and Pete Fairburn for this weeks special episode of OptixTV, to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Matt Jess is an ex professional rugby player, notably playing for Exeter Chiefs, and also an ambassador for charity Give a Ruck. 

Matt experienced difficulties with his mental health following his retirement from professional rugby and now focuses on promoting exercise as a mental health tool and coaching young people.   

Pete Fairburn is the Director of Morphsites, a fellow South West Digital Agency. Pete has experienced being a support giver to someone close to him affected by mental health issues and promotes positive mental health through a variety of initiatives in his business. We discuss our stories, and also give practical advice on the things people can do to keep their own mental health in check, as well as how to help others who may be struggling.

The video this episode is taken from can be found on the Optix Solutions YouTube channel