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Awareness. Belonging. Connection.

Mental ill health is a growing problem in Australia – one that has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking after your mental health and wellbeing, and knowing how to support others, has never been more important.

Good mental health is when we can cope with the stressors of our daily lives, participate in loving relationships, contribute to our community, and work towards our goals. Everyone has mental health. And we can all benefit from looking after our own mental health and the mental health of our communities.

This World Mental Health Day – October 10 – the message is simple: “Look after your mental health, Australia.”

To find out more, and to share your own tips on how to look after your wellbeing and mental health, follow #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia and #WMHD2022 on social media.

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Prioritise getting enough sleep each night to help

Prioritise getting enough sleep each night to help you feel more energised and focused during the day. Getting enough rest is the foundation to protecting your mental health.
Read more tips to #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia via the link in our bio.

ID: Illustration of person sleeping in bed. Text: Get an early night. 10 Oct World Mental Health Day.

Finding time to be creative is great for your ment

Finding time to be creative is great for your mental wellbeing. It allows you to express your thoughts and feelings, it can distract from difficult experiences, lets you engage in a fun activity, and can lead to a sense of accomplishment.

#MakeAMentalHealthPromise: link in bio.

#LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #WMHD2021

ID: Image of paintbrushes coated in colourful paint. Text: 10 Oct World Mental Health Day. I promise to: create. lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au

Have you had enough water today? #MakeAMentalHealt

Have you had enough water today?
#MakeAMentalHealthPromise to stay hydrated!
Water is great for your overall health and energy levels, and always a crucial (if small) act of self-care.

Make your mental health promise via the link in our bio.

#LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #WMHD2021

ID: An image of a glass of water. Text: 10 Oct World Mental Health Day. I promise to: stay hydrated. lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au

Doomscrolling is when you continually scroll down

Doomscrolling is when you continually scroll down a social media timeline or website through bad news. It can make you feel helpless, distressed, or sad.

#MakeAMentalHealthPromise (link in bio) to try to recognise when you are doomscrolling, and think up a plan for what to do in the situation. Maybe you put your phone away and talk to someone, or make yourself a cup of tea, or whatever feels more pleasant and constructive to you.

#LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #WMHD2021

ID: Image of person looking at a feed on their phone. Text: 10 Oct World Mental Health Day. I promise to: quit doomscrolling. lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au

To #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia choose how

To #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia choose how often you engage with news and social media, and be sure to find news sources that are trustworthy and factual. Add in some content that makes you laugh! For more tips, visit our website (link in bio) #WMHD2021

ID: Illustration of computer monitor with a palm tree on screen. Text: Limit media consumption (and choose trusted sources). 10 Oct. World Mental Health Day

Only 3 weeks to go until World Mental Health Day!

Only 3 weeks to go until World Mental Health Day! Find out more about the campaign - and make your own #WMHD2021 promise (link in bio).
#LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia
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Image of a person, bird, and flower superimposed over the shape outline of Australia. Text: Look after your mental health, Australia. 10 Oct World Mental Health Day.

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Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
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Butterfly Foundation National Helpline
1800 334 673

Carer Support
1800 242 636 or 1300 554 660

SANE Australia Help Centre
1800 187 263
www.sane.org

Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467

Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
www.kidshelpline.com.au

MensLine Australia
1300 789 978

QLife
1800 184 527

Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling
1800 011 046

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Head to Health
www.headtohealth.gov.au

Black Dog
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

Headspace
www.eheadspace.org.au

R U OK?
www.ruok.org.au

ReachOut
www.au.reachout.com

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health
www.embracementalhealth.org.au