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24.01.2022 'My own death felt preferable to anyone discovering I was gay' Former Wallabies prop Dan Palmer writes about how hiding his sexuality put him in a downward spiral, and why he hopes coming out will help others confronting the same struggle. By Dan Palmer... OCTOBER 30, 2020 See more

24.01.2022 "When it comes to getting help for depression and anxiety disorders, which are the most common mental health issues in Australia, talking on the phone and using online services can be just as beneficial as seeing someone in the flesh." COVID-19 has dramatically changed the ways in which we conduct all manner of day to day activities - even mental health consultations and therapy sessions. The transition to telehealth or virtual appointments has been signifcantly beneficial to... some, but challenging in many ways for others. What do you think about remote mental health access via telehealth? Have you had experiences with a Zoom consultation? We'd love to hear your thoughts below. https://www.abc.net.au//seeing-a-psychologist-via/12705482

23.01.2022 This month, our dear friends at ONE IN FIVE took some tangible steps forward for mental health with their #HOPE campaign. Selling their distinctive HOPE shirts with all proceeds contributing directly to mental health research, we couldn't be more proud to share the space we have in mental health awareness and activism with this organisation. Research into better understanding, and maybe even preventing, the impacts of mental illness on our community is so important, and we'...d love you to take some time to read more about ONE IN FIVE and their mission! Link is in our captions below to buy a TShirt and find out more.

23.01.2022 A date to mark on your calendar November 21st. This date is truly important to us at SOS&F, as it commemorates International Survivors of Suicide Day. It's a day to cherish how precious life is, and to remind your loved ones how truly special and important they are. And it's a day where our Survivors of Suicide and Friends team is reminded how the work we do in mental health awareness and activism is invaluable to so many. We are fortunate enough to be able to share another exclusive music performance with you for International Survivors of Suicide Day 2020. From the wonderful Archie Roach and Jess Hitchcock, stay tuned on our social channels for this beautiful song to be released on Saturday, November 21st.

17.01.2022 We love this shot of Commando Steve sharing his important and poignant message with us for Winter Solstice 2019. Did you know you can access footage of past speakers and performances on our website? Here at SOS&F, often we find ourselves diving back in to the memories for some words of comfort and guidance ... Check out his speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCiLEHXE10M

15.01.2022 What an honour to be involved in this project and remember World Mental Health Day 2020. Thank you to Australians for Mental Health for the continued support and for asking us to be a part of this important campaign on behalf of Australia. Thank you Helen Nomad Films for guiding us all through this project and for filming our message.

15.01.2022 Survivors of Suicide and Friends would like to send our warmest congratulations to dual winners Scientia Professor Gordon Parker and Scientia Professor of Psychiatry Helen Milroy for this year's Australian Mental Health Prize! UNSW UWA School of Indigenous Studies Both professors of psychiatry, Prof. Gordon Parker has done some incredible work with changing conventional approaches to implementing therapies for differing mood disorders, and in founding the Black Dog Institute.... Prof. Helen Milroy has made great progress in combining Aboriginal and western knowledge systems in mental health education, and in children's mental health. You can read more about the winners here: https://www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au/

13.01.2022 Please join us today in our commemoration of International Survivors of Suicide Day. Thanks so much to the wonderful Archie Roach and Jess Hitchcock for lending their voices and talents to this beautiful performance for us. The SOS&F team is ever grateful. Take some time today to truly connect with the people in your life. You never know how great an impact you can have on someone else's journey, and how far a kind word or phrase can go. And to all the survivors of a suicide our message is one of love, compassion, and support to you. Today and every day.

12.01.2022 Mental Health and suicide conversations tonight for an online screening of Solstice - The Documentary at The Cube Wodonga. Thanks Patrick McGorry, Leah Wiseman, John Walker and Stuart Baker, Stodge Stoddart, @Bekkie Gibb, @Nic Wilke, Jodie O'Sullivan and last but certainly not the least our Gemma Hall.

09.01.2022 A Solstice together under the stars... What an unforgettable evening filled with warmth and love. Credit: Nat Ord Artist of Manifeasto Photography

07.01.2022 During 2020 Archie added some deadly items to his online store - perfect Xmas pressies... including this Deadly pack. All proceeds go to Archie’s foundation. Thank you for your continued support.

04.01.2022 95%. This is the proportion of Aboriginal Australians who are affected by a suicide. Aboriginal Australians are uniquely and disproportionately impacted by issues surrounding mental ill health. SOS&F are encouraging you to read more about how our indigenous communities are affected, and learn more about what you can do to help.... https://www.creativespirits.info//people/aboriginal-suicid

01.01.2022 "Last summer's devastating bushfire season affected three in four Australians in some way: 20 million hectares were burnt, more than 3,000 homes were destroyed and 33 people died. Ms Nursey says in the aftermath of a natural disaster, the way people grapple with what has happened and the time it takes them to process it varies greatly." Going into bushfire season, it's important for us to all feel prepared and supported. Perhaps you could take this time to reach out to yo...ur neighbours and local community with to show support and solidarity coming up to this challenging season. https://www.abc.net.au//recognising-the-mental-he/12760568