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

tymeModerator28 Sept 2023, 4:09 pm AEST

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

NatureLoverSenior Contributor10 Oct 2023, 9:20 am AEDT

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

Thanks, @Captain24 ❤️ I also look for kindness and honesty in others, and prioritise them in myself.

@Snowie The survey was worded well so that it was easy to understand and click on. (I usually find surveys difficult) 💙

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SnowieSenior Contributor10 Oct 2023, 9:34 am AEDT

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

@NatureLover @Captain24 did the survey

My highest one's were love and humility.

My lowest was humor which doesn't surprise me!

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor10 Oct 2023, 9:36 am AEDT

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

@Snowie Love and humility are absolutely beautiful ones to have as your top character qualities 💙

Humour was also lowest for me!

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Unknown userMember10 Oct 2023, 10:02 am AEDT

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

I guess you could say I’m creative. I love using my hands to craft all sorts of things, soaps, candles, resin, potpourri.

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hanamiSenior Contributor10 Oct 2023, 10:31 am AEDT

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

Love that @Former-Member . Would love to see a pic of your creations if you ever get a chance to post.

Thank you for sharing!

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Captain24Senior Contributor10 Oct 2023, 1:02 pm AEDT

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

They are great strengths to have @Snowie. It something that you can feel good about

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Unknown userMember11 Oct 2023, 1:55 pm AEDT

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

I've done the questionaire also which helped me identify

-empathy

-kindness

-love.

I never thought of writing until people have commented on my ability to describe places with full details, this allowing the reader to picture themselves being there

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MissLilSenior Contributor11 Oct 2023, 3:57 pm AEDT

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

I would tell my younger self that withdrawing from everyone and everything will only delay and it will always catch up to you. I would tell my younger self that allowing support from those around me is ok and you would never ever be a burden. ❤️

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MissLilSenior Contributor11 Oct 2023, 4:04 pm AEDT

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

I would like to share a youtube video that I was shown when I was in early high school, I remember watching it all the time and it just really made so much sense and helped me block out some negative thoughts upon myself. I think when I watch it (I often still do) it helps me remember that everyone's outlook is different in life and also the way people treat us is not a reflection on ourselves and who we are but on the individual and how they feel and reflect on themselves.

https://youtu.be/ltun92DfnPY?si=jjLRYNuIHvQAotWE

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MissLilSenior Contributor11 Oct 2023, 4:24 pm AEDT

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

Passing someone you dont know (mainly on my morning walks) who says hello or gives you a smile. Its something i also do myself but i always appreciate it no matter what. Just a little bit of needed kindness. 😊

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