7 great resources for World Mental Health Week
- Posted by Ara Sarafian |
- Thursday 1 October 2015, 05:46 PM (EST)
To coincide with 2015 World Mental Health Week in October, ABC 'Mental As' will focus a week of programming on mental health and illness, and lead discussion, debate and community awareness on an issue that affects many Australians.
Mental illness will affect nearly all of us in some way. Almost half of us will experience it personally. For young Australians it's responsible for the majority of health problems.
Here are some of the resources on Splash that can help you get mental health conversations started in the classroom or at home with kids.
Explore Nakita Sobczyk's audio story and reflect on what makes her an ideal person to educate others about mental illness.
Splash's Being Me project asked students to consider who they are by drawing their best characteristics on pictures of their hands. It was an opportunity for children to visually express and celebrate themselves. Read about it in this article, check out the submissions and do your own hand!
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard talks about the stigma associated with mental illness in Australia, and how we can promote awareness of and solutions to mental illness affecting thousands of young Australians.
Many people feel a strong sense of connection to a particular place. In this Heywire audio story, Nicolette Worth recounts how lost she was until she found a place to truly call home.
Did you know that music can have an impact on your brainwaves? Learn about a study into how music therapy is having a positive effect on people's mental health.
Leaving the only home you've ever known can be tough. For Janet Brown, it led to a serious case of depression. In her story, Janet constructs a powerful image of her condition.
The Wellbeing and Mental Health Public Speaking Challenge provides a forum for young people to articulate their positions and understandings of mental health issues. Read more about it in this article.
Visit the ABC 'Mental As' website for ABC events over Mental Health Week. To talk with someone about mental health visit www.headspace.org.au or www.beyondblue.org.au, or call the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.
04 October 2015, 07:08 PM (EST)
I am so pleased that children are being added to the general discussion about mental health. As a Child Health Nurse, I see stressed children everyday. We need them to be included in the wider discussion. This is brilliant!