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

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

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 @Flying_Hams @Anastasia @NatureLover @Judi9877 @wellwellwellnez @RiverSeal @BPDSurvivor

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

Do you have today's question @tyme ? I really enjoy the topics so far!

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

@tyme When they give me a big HUG, it melts my heart, strengthens my spirit and comforts my soul! HUGS to all who need/want one 🤗

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

Hi @tyme knowing my daughter has permanent housing always makes me smile.

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

Very true @Krishna . It is a HUGE load off family and carers' back. Considering the current housing climate, it is certainly something to smile about!

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

Hugs and kisses 💋 @tyme

Makes me a coffee ☕️ 🙂

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

Thank you all for sharing !!! For today we have another question:

Share one skill or quality about your loved one that you appreciate the most.

@tyme @Shaz51 @Krishna
@Blackbird11 @Jacques @Zoe7 @outlander @RiverSeal @MDT @Blackbird11 @Ilovepenguins @MissLil @Judi9877 @Bon_courage @wellwellwellnez

@Jynx @Jupiter @fluffylight @amber22

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

@tyme

The humour that shines through, even on the toughest days! I feel like I might be running a clown school some days with the responses my partner and kids come up with hahaha

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

@hanami their ability to listen and use emotional support.

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

Oooh so many things about my loved ones - there's good reason I love them! For my bestie, I reckon their incredibly keen mind, always curious, always inquiring and discerning, it means she's always ready to work through things thoroughly; including at times, my own issues I need help with.

@hanami good question 💜

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

Hey @hanami thanks for including me! Let me think.... I guess their ability to support me through my toughest times and give me the space to work on my recovery even though they perhaps didn't think I would ever get this far. 🙂

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