The Lowdown with Samantha
Mental Health Practioner
Hi Families, Students and Staff
October is National Mental Health Month in Australia. The 10th of October is World Mental Health Day, a global event in support of mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. The 17th of October is the national walk for Mental Health.
The pandemic has been a challenging time for managing our mental health. Lockdowns, social distancing requirements, travel restrictions and the constantly changing position we find ourselves in is stressful. This makes prioritising our mental health and wellbeing more important than ever.
It might seem hard to focus on your mental health at this time, but making a mental health promise can be a great way to remind yourself to look after your wellbeing.
The following links are some resources and mental health calendars for everyone, that provide daily ideas about what to do to look after your mental health over October.
2021 Mental Health Month Calendars
Samantha Harris
Mental Health Practitioner