Mental health week

This Sunday is World Mental Health Day and the start of Mental Health Week in Australia. The theme this year is Do You See What I See? It’s a campaign that challenges some of the stereotypes and perceptions of mental illness.

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This Sunday is World Mental Health Day and the start of Mental Health Week in Australia.

The theme this year is Do You See What I See? It’s a campaign that challenges some of the stereotypes and perceptions of mental illness. They are encouraging everyone to look at mental illness in a more positive light. With one in five Australians experiencing a mental illness in any 12-month period, it’s time for us to reduce the stigma so that more people feel encouraged to seek help when they need it.

For World Mental Health Day, they are encouraging everyone to make a #MentalHealthPromise to help reduce the stigma.

Examples of a mental health promise

Talk to my family and let them know that I am here to listen
Check in with my mates and give them support if they need it
If I am not feeling well, tell my family and close friends that I need support
Be more open about my experiences
Reach out to my community.

World Mental Health Day is also the start of Mental Health Week in Australia. There are events taking place across the country, take a look to see if there is something near you:

If you need to talk a counsellor about any stresses you are feeling, call Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.

If it is an emergency, call 000.

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