WELLBEING
Mental Health Week!
This week is Mental Health Week - A week to recognise and help reduce the stigma of mental ill-health. Mental Health Week aims to raise awareness of this serious issue. We would like to see everyone openly discuss mental ill-health issues, just as you would with a physical injury or any other health issue. One in five Australians aged 16-85 experience mental ill-health in any year.
Lockdowns, social distancing requirements, travel restrictions, and the constantly changing position we find ourselves has been stressful. This makes prioritising our mental health more important than ever.
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.
The message is simple: “Look after your mental health Australia”.
From the Wellbeing Team
Mental Health Education Program: Leaving School online workshop
As part of headspace Schools, the Mental Health Education Program offers free educational workshops that are designed for secondary students and their parents and carers to build mental health awareness, knowledge and skills.
This online workshop explores ways to look after yourself and your friends as you navigate the changes and challenges that come with transitioning from school.
This workshop is for secondary students attending schools within the Department of Education and Training, Victoria.
The session runs for approx. 45 minutes and implements a broad range of information on mental health and wellbeing through facilitator explanation, videos, activities and group discussion.
When
This workshop is facilitated online, and registrations can be made below:
Thu 18 Nov 3-4pm – register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/transitions-leaving-school-online-workshop-tickets-167818412389
What we will cover
- Develop understanding of how change and transitions can impact our mental health.
- Explore common responses and concerns with leaving school.
- Develop strategies to support yourselves and each other during the transition out of school.
- Identify sources of support that can help you with the transition.
Contact For more information about this online workshop or the Mental Health Education Program, please contact: mhep@headspace.org.au
Quick Help Guide
Just a reminder to those families in our community that if you are needing some help and support, please see the below quick help guide of some great organisations you can get in touch with.
