October is National Mental Health Month, an initiative of the Mental Health Foundation Australia, to advocate for and raise awareness of mental health. This year’s National Mental Health Awareness Campaign theme is: ‘Building Resilience: Communities and Connections’
Throughout October, the CCS GEDI committee will be sharing resources weekly to encourage all staff and students to reflect on their own mental health, as well as the mental health of their family, friends and colleagues throughout the CCS.
On Saturday 1 October, Mental Health Foundation Australia will officially launch Mental Health Awareness Month in Victoria. Here is a link if you would like to register to attend this event virtually:
https://www.mhfa.org.au/cms/official-launch-of-national-mental-health-month---victoria
You might like to start with a mental-health self-assessment, prepared by the New Zealand-based raise mental health group:
https://www.raisementalhealth.co.nz/uploads/6/8/8/3/6883838/mental_health_check-in.pdf
Mental Health Foundation Australia also have a calendar of face-to-face and virtual events that you might find interesting, and we will be highlighting some of these events each week:
https://www.mhfa.org.au/cms/national-mental-health-month-2022
Tuesday October 4
SWAP WEBINAR
This webinar aims to build knowledge on how you can prioritise your mental health by implementing some simple and practical dietary tips.😋
We will provide a link to the video for this event when availableLet’s celebrate the goodness of vegetables!
Sunday October 16th
MENTAL HEALTH WALK
Join the walk around Albert Park Lake to raise awareness and advocate for mental health.
Time: 10.30-12.30 AEDT
Registration and donation details can be found at https://www.walkformentalhealth.com.au/
GEDI committee can be approached or emailed (ccs.gedi@monash.edu) with any suggestions for how the school can continue to support the mental health of staff and students and the broader community.
In addition, if you would like professional support, Monash University offers support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) on 1300 360 364 and through University counselling services on (03) 9905 3020.
Do you have any resources that you think are amazing too? Why not let us know or take part yourself in Mental Health Month by sharing them with your colleagues! 😊
Lifeline 131 114
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Mental Health Forum Australia 1300 643 287 (1300 MHF AUS)
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