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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Australia, Let's Talk (October 2023)

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Australia, Let's Talk (October 2023)

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the theme this year is:

“Australia, Let's Talk" 🗣️

Complex mental health conversations are important in connecting us all, inspiring hope, breaking down stigma, and creating social change.

Throughout the month, SANE has a range of activities, events and insightful discussions for you to engage in, including:

🤝 Participate in community conversations – right here, on this Forums thread!

📖 Be inspired by personal experiences and insights

💬 Hear from mental health experts and advocates

🗣️ Have your say in what matters to you

🧘‍♀️ Explore a range of self-care practices

So stay tuned to this thread and SANE’s social channels across the month of October to join these conversations, gain knowledge and strategies, and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

Together, we can make a difference.

@hanami @Jupiter @Jynx @amber22 @fluffylight @PizzaMondo @Bon_courage @Ilovepenguins @MissLil @Blackbird11 @Shaz51 @outlander @Eve7 @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @MDT @Anastasia @NatureLover @Judi9877 @wellwellwellnez @RiverSeal @BPDSurvivor

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@BipolarPenguin thanks for posting this link!

I did the survey and and my best quality is my kindness it would appear 😁

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Re: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Australia, Let's Talk (October 2023)

@Jynx That's an awesome accomplishment! I've always appreciated the times I've been able to live alone 😁 Hasn't happened too many times but I can relate to the bad housemate experiences!

I'm so proud of my accomplishment of obtaining 2 Tafe certificates in a year, after not studying for nearly 20 years!

I'm also really proud of myself for reaching a stable recovery after a tumultuous lifetime of ill mental health.

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@amber22 I'm just so grateful to be alive everyday!

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Re: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Australia, Let's Talk (October 2023)

Hi Everyone,

Thanks sharing all that you have. It's been so great reading the responses!

Today my question is, what are your favourite self-care practices or activities that help you relax and recharge?

For me I like to walk in nature or along the beach. I also love to get art supplies out and draw, collage or paint. How about you all?

@Dimity @Meowmy @StuF

@Jupiter @Jynx @amber22 @fluffylight @PizzaMondo @Bon_courage @Ilovepenguins @MissLil @Blackbird11 @Shaz51 @MDT @outlander @Eve7 @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Judi9877 @wellwellwellnez @RiverSeal @TAB @Former-Member @Former-Member @Glisten @creative_writer @Captain24 @Bow @_PixieSolstice_ @StanD @Former-Member @tyme

@BlueBay @NatureLover @Krishna @wordman @Jacques @Oaktree

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I like to take time most days to lay on my acupressure mat.
I also do my nails every Saturday.

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Re: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Australia, Let's Talk (October 2023)

@hanami

I love getting out to our family built shack to unwind and recharge 😍

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I would have to say Diamond art, laying out in the sun and sometimes a bath @hanami

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@hanami I’m pretty fragile at the moment, recreating my life, re-connecting with family and friends. Assessing what relationships fuel me. I’m struggling with being alone.

The coast has always been my Go-To place, my Touchstone.

Sauna is great for endorphins.

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Looks so relaxing @Ilovepenguins !

I wouldn't mind a family shack to escape to 😃

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Snuggling on the couch with my dog watching some tv or a movie.

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