As Mental Health Week wraps up for 2022, you’re encouraged to continue to think about your mental health and wellbeing.
Throughout Mental Health Week the City provided opportunities for the community to come together for physical and mental health activities. It’s important that we continue to do things that promote and encourage health and wellbeing.
The City provides both free and paid events and activities throughout the year to continue to build a strong, connected community. Visit
the City’s website for more information.
Mental Health Week is a great way to start the conversation. It’s important we keep the conversation going among family, friends and colleagues because mental health affects us all.
MentalHealthWeek.org.au has some great information on how to promote health and wellbeing. The site is developed by the Western Australian Association for mental health and encourages everyone to understand how the body, mind and environment intersect to impact overall wellbeing.
Mental health is not something that impacts everyone, but it does affect most of us in our lifetime.
The
2021 National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing estimated that 43.7% of Australians aged 16 to 85 had experienced a mental disorder during their lifetime. That’s over 2 in 5 of us being affected. You are not alone.
For anyone who needs support, no matter how small, you’re encouraged to reach out to a friend or family member, or a professional.
Support is available 24/7, reach out to qualified, anonymous counsellors at:
Beyondblue online or on 1300 224 636
Lifeline online or on 13 11 14 or you can text with a counsellor on 0477 131 114