October is Mental Health Month and people of all ages and from all walks of like are encouraged to make small changes to boost their mental health fitness.
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Wollondilly MP Nathaniel Smith said October's Mental Health Month was an opportunity for everyone to acknowledge the incredibly hard work of those in the mental health workforce and to establish new healthy habits that will benefit physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
"Boosting your mental fitness is about doing small everyday things that can help you build resilience, so you are better positioned to cope with life's ups and downs," he saod.
"More than ever, we need to be looking after ourselves, our family and our friends.
"This month, I encourage you to commit to do a few small things which can help boost your mental fitness."
The 10 Mental Fitness Challenges are:
1. Be kind to yourself
2. Spend time with family and friends
3. Do something kind for others
4. Spend some time in nature or with animals
5. Get plenty of sleep
6. Drink enough water and consider reducing your alcohol intake
7. Schedule some regular exercise
8. Try something new
9. Be present in the moment as often as possible
10. Check in with yourself and put your hand up for help if you need to
In 2019/20 the NSW Government has committed a record investment of $2.1 billion into mental health services for people living with mental illness, their families and carers.
Mental Health Month is celebrated every October across NSW, ACT and Victoria, and centres around World Mental Health Day on October 10.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please contact the below services:
- ReFrame 0455 104 104
- Community Links 4872 2777
- Lifeline 24/7 support 13 11 14
- Beyondblue on 1300 224 636
- MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- QLife on 1800 184 527
- Headspace 1800 650 896
- BEING Supported Warm Line: Advice from people with experience of life-changing mental health issues, 10am - 4pm and 6pm - 10pm, 7 days a week: 1800 151 151
- NSW Mental Health Line: For referrals to local mental health services by local mental health professionals 24/7, call 1800 011 511
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