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

tymeModerator

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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tymeModerator

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

Thanks for sharing @cherryblossom8 . I can certainly see why this song is so relatable!

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cherryblossom8Senior Contributor

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

Hi @amber22 ,

Great memories there, thank you! I am thinking of a time when I felt very content with my husband:

When my husband used to play the drums in a rockabilly/50s band, we used to have plenty of opportunity to dance and jive together. It was a great feeling to be engrossed in a moment of flow together, but also be part of a community of other dancers. They were mostly better and more experienced dancers, however they appreciated having some of the musicians joining in the fun. Dancing is a fabulous way to connect and stay active, we love it 🙂

@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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Po3itiveNew Contributor

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I have said in the past: It's enough to do your best. You don't have to be THE BEST.
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