World Mental Health Day 2020

World Mental Health Day 2020

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Posted 2020-10-02 by Jenfollow

Sat 10 Oct 2020


Sat 10 October 2020 marks Mental Health Month for the whole of October and World Mental Health Day on the 10th. It goes without saying that looking after your mental health is so important not just now, but for the years ahead. It might seem hard to focus on mental health and wellbeing when there's so much that distracts us, but prioritising this is more important than ever. Making a mental health promise is a great way to remind yourself to look after your wellbeing.

Through some of the stories of connection (videos) by volunteer speakers from Beyond Blue, it's highlighted that at a time when you don't feel like connecting is when it's most important that you do. When we connect, we feel better. Mental Health Month is about bringing awareness, supporting mental health and wellbeing and having a conversation and removing the stigma that mental health carries with it.


Beyond Blue is a great resource for those needing help. With a record 3 million Australians living with anxiety or depression, they provide information and support to help everyone achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age, wherever they are. They are the lifeline to connect to when you have a mental health issue. Currently, they have a few innovative ideas put into practice to highlight the importance of mental health and wellbeing, especially now while we are all living in lockdown.

They have partnered with Australia Post to champion mental health. The partnership seeks to make mental health and wellbeing part of everyday conversations and connect people to the support and information available through Beyond Blue. Australia Post's vast network allows them to take the message of mental health into more communities and encourage discussions that support mental health and wellbeing across Australia. They have released When We Connect, We Feel Better stamps, designed to help you let someone know that you're thinking of them. You can buy them here or at participating post offices.


Read more about why feeling connected makes us feel good . In this time of isolation, it has brought to the fore how much we naturally crave connection and that social media alone and having our heads buried in our smartphones is not the most important activity to keep us mentally fit. Read more about mental health and the Mental Load during the pandemic and Roo's shared story about hers and tips she shares.

The latest from Beyond Blue is their innovative New Access Program ; a free program developed to support anyone feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed. There's also the WellMob new wellbeing resource for Indigenous Peoples. It's a new tool that gathers practical resources to support Indigenous Peoples social and emotional wellbeing in a culturally safe, Indigenous-specific manner. It's been designed by Indigenous people to support Indigenous people, whether they're looking for resources for themselves or others.


Mental Health Australia reminds us to prioritise our health and wellbeing, especially at this time when it's more important than ever. Making a Mental Health Promise is a great way to remind yourself to look after your wellbeing. As part of aiding your wellbeing, you can select a promise or write your own on their website . It's the little things like finding some colour and fun in your day; to take time out to play; explore new hobbies; finding joy in the little things; call a friend or family member; eating healthy and so on. All tools that have an impact to keep us mentally healthy. It's the little things.

You'll also find a HANDY LIST to keep as your port of call for when the need arises. Mental Health Australia are funded to run a national awareness campaign for World Mental Health Day. This year's campaign has been developed with the aim of challenging negative perceptions around mental illness and encouraging people to take a more positive view of mental illness. Support the campaign by making a #MentalHealthPromise HERE .


Feel free to download the Mental Health Month Calendar HERE that reminds us how to connect with others, have a bit of fun, and look after your mental health, with a focus on October, mental health month. Fast on the heels of mental health month is Psychology Week; 8-14 Nov 2020 . Find out more here , along with a handy section where you can find access to thousands of psychologists across Australia Keep remembering to ask your friends and loved ones - R U OK? and remembering that listening, just being present, and caring can be the greatest support you can show someone.



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