Every year in October we are reminded to think about our mental health and wellbeing. Whether we have experienced mental illness or not it gives us the opportunity to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives and encourages us to reach out for help when we need it.
Source: http://mentalhealthmonth.wayahead.org.au/
The theme for mental health month this year is "TUNE IN".
Tuning In means being present, being aware of what’s happening within you, and in the world around you.
Tune In to your senses – what can you sense right now? What can you feel?
Tune In to your communities – what’s happening that you can be part of, or that you can help others be part of?
Tune In to stigma – how do attitudes and understandings of mental health and wellbeing impact people’s ability to live the lives they want?
Taking a moment to Tune In can help still and focus your mind, it can help you understand what’s going on for you and others. Tuning in can help you find a new perspective, and it can help you reflect and be present.
Tuning In has been shown to help build self-awareness, help make effective choices, reduce the impact of worry, and build positive connections. Tuning In to communities and the impact of mental health stigma can help ensure that people who need support have safe places to talk about their experiences and reach out.
Tune In to Mental Health Month and help create a world we can all Tune In to. Find out more here.
Especially in these uncertain times NSW Health staff can access qualified trained mental health professionals confidentially through COVID Connection. COVID Connection is an independent and professional wellbeing advice line for health workers. The service offers culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal health workers.
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