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25.01.2022 Great chat featuring the MHFA with Richard Stockman...

25.01.2022 October is National Mental Health Month! From the 1st to the 31st, the MHFA is working hard to curate a calendar full of surprises. Make sure you block out your schedule in October to get involved in our events running in each State and Territory across Australia. ... Watch this space for more information in the coming months about how you can get involved this year. We are excited for your participation! #Comingsoon #NMHM2021 #bettermentalhealthforall #biggerandbetter

24.01.2022 Tuesday 13th October 2020 10am 2pm Hobart Town Hall A light lunch and refreshments will be provided This opportunity aims to discuss the issues surrounding homelessness with the sector key leaders, particularly in relation to mental health. It will explore the supports and services available to those who are homeless and require assistance, as well as what can be done to improve these services in the hope of minimising the issue into the future. The Symposium will be a ...strength-based, safe and meaningful opportunity for not only leading professionals to come together and share information in a facilitated setting, but also a direct channel for members of the community to raise concerns about what they believe is needed to improve the areas of both homelessness and mental health. The purpose of this symposium is to gather grassroots feedback from both our community and the experts within their fields, have robust discussions and to consider this information meaningfully in relevance when developing recommendations for government submissions on behalf of our community, the MHFA & this event. Limited seats are available so be quick to either RSVP to this email or register yourself via the below link Due to current COVID-19 restrictions and the topic being explored, we urge you to RSVP/register asap via: https://events.humanitix.com/national-symposium-on-homeless https://ultra106five.com/symposium-homelessness-mental-hea/

23.01.2022 Last night, the MHFA had the privilege of virtually inducting our Multicultural Ambassadors in the Northern Territory and Tasmania! We are so excited to work with these wonderful individuals towards #bettermentalhealthforall. #MHFA #MCA2021

23.01.2022 Join us on this virtual journey towards raising awareness about mental health. Remember, #MentalHealthMatters Sign up for the Virtual Victorian Mental Health Month Launch on 1st October, 6:30pm - 8:00pm AEST

22.01.2022 Wishing you a happy Diwali from our Mental Health Foundation Australia Family to yours. #Diwali

22.01.2022 DAY 3: Australian Multicultural Festival Join us virtually as we celebrate diversity through various cultural performances, free registration: https://bit.ly/3i...pEZuG Let's talk about #MulticulturalMentalHealthMatters #NMHM2020 #DAY3 #03Oct

21.01.2022 DAY 5: National Mental Health Month - 05 October Read Full Statement from Bwe Thay - Deputy Chair, Victorian Multicultural Commission, Advisor for the Refugee C...ommunities Association of Australia & MHFA Multicultural Ambassador Download PDF: https://bit.ly/3cXgWSO Remember, #MentalHealthMatters

21.01.2022 Caring for someone with a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety can be challenging, but there are resources and support to help you in your cari...ng role. The most important thing to understand is that help is available, for you and the person you care for. What can you as a carer do to help? It’s important to help the person you care for understand that getting help is not a sign of weakness. Talk to their doctor, nurse or mental health professional about treatment options. To get a positive outcome from treatment: Develop a trusting relationship with a health professional and work together to find a suitable treatment Identify and work on factors which may have contributed to the mental health condition Continue with treatment for as long as needed. #carersmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

20.01.2022 The Mental Health Foundation Australia would like to invite you to attend x2 key events being held in Tasmania during National Mental Health Month in October 2020... The National Symposium on Homelessness and Mental Health Tuesday 13th October 2020 10am 2pm... Hobart Town Hall *light lunch and refreshments provided. This opportunity aims to discuss the issues surrounding homelessness with the sector key leaders, particularly in relation to mental health. It will explore the supports and services available to those who are homeless and require assistance, as well as what can be done to improve these services in the hope of minimising the issue into the future. The symposium will be a strength-based, safe and meaningful opportunity for not only leading professionals to come together and share information in a facilitated setting, but also a direct channel for members of the community to raise concerns about what they believe is needed to improve the areas of both homelessness and mental health. The purpose of this symposium is to gather grassroots feedback from both our community and the experts within their fields, have robust discussions and to consider this information meaningfully in relevance when developing recommendations for government submissions on behalf of our community, the MHFA & this event. Limited seats are available due to current COVID-19 restrictions and the topic being explored, so we urge you to register asap via: https://events.humanitix.com/national-symposium-on-homeless And the Walk for Mental Health Tasmania Walking has a huge range of benefits relating to mental health & wellbeing, let’s get together and raise money for a worthy cause. Maxi Loop Bush Track, Queens Domain: Sun 18th Oct 2020, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Register as a team for the virtual walk (search the app store for MHFA Walk) or you can attend in person via the link below: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-walk-for-mental-health

20.01.2022 At the MHFA, we care. We take pride in advocating for people of CALD backgrounds, and through our Multicultural Mental Health Survey, we are aiming for multicultural mental health services in Australia to be improved. We encourage you to take our Survey, to help us make a tangible difference in the lives of those who require assistance. Every voice counts, and we would love for yours to sing!... Click the link here to take the survey: http://ow.ly/gjTR50EF1fA Require an empathetic ear? Call us on 1300 643 287 (National Mental Health Helpline) for a chat. We are here to help.

19.01.2022 Telecommunications technology has transformed modern life, and now it’s transforming how social workers, counselors, therapists, and clinical psychologists are ...providing mental health services. Delivering mental health care remotely, and sometimes over great distancesis making it possible to bring life-changing services to populations who previously may have lacked access to them. Read more here https://bit.ly/3kKWqXK. Contact our National Mental Health Helpline: 1300 HELPLINE (643 287). #mentalhealthmatters #MHFA #telehealth

19.01.2022 Kindness, or doing good, often means putting other people’s needs before our own Evidence shows that helping others can benefit our own mental health and wellbe...ing in ways such as: * improving our mood * reducing stress * improving self-esteem * The more you do for others, the more you do for yourself * It helps keep things in perspective * It creates a sense of belonging and reduces isolation Everybody can use a little bit of kindness in their life. Being kind not only has a direct effect on others, but it has a positive impact on yourself as well. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #kindness

19.01.2022 Every year at 11 am on 11 Novemberthe eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh monthwe pause to remember those men and women who paid the ultimate sa...crifice for us all. The Mental Health Foundation would like to take this opportunity to commemorate and pay respect to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. #lestweforget2020 #remembranceday

19.01.2022 Hear from our TAS Ambassador Esra Gunyel speaking about National Mental Health Month for 2020! Register for our Walk for Mental Health in TAS here: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-walk-for-mental-health ... Register for our National Symposium on Homelessness and Mental Health here: https://events.humanitix.com/national-symposium-on-homeless

18.01.2022 8-15 November marks #NAIDOC Week 2020. We would like to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we encourage everyone to do the same! #NAIDOC2020 #mentalhealthmatters

18.01.2022 Always remember, your mind and your body should be taken care with equal priority. Just because you can’t physically show the pain and healing of your mental health, does not mean it’s less important! #MentalHealthMatters #MHFA

17.01.2022 Tasmanian community worker & media personality Darran Petty shares his story about Homelessness and Mental Health in his Podcast with local Alderman & MHFA Ambassador Kelly Sims... Skip to 45mins in to hear about his journey! I was joined on the podcast by Glenorchy City Council Alderman Kelly Sims! We discussed everything from Kelly's working career, participating in the Symposium event, her skin care range, being elected to local government, homelessness & so much more... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu5il5bNjZs

17.01.2022 The Australian Federal Government has announced a record breaking $2.3 billion dollars in the budget towards National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. Click here to see the breakdown of funding: http://ow.ly/OeiD50EKxpA

15.01.2022 DAY 3: Multicultural Mental Health The MHFA takes pride in advocating for better mental health within Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities ...throughout Australia. Through our Multicultural Ambassador Program with over 500 members across the country, we aim to break down the stigma of mental health within these communities one day at a time. #NMHM2020 #MentalHealthMatters #MulticulturalMentalHealthMatters #CelebratingDiversity

15.01.2022 Shame, Anger, Sadness & Fear... Feeling emotions is a key part of being alive. It’s what saves us from danger, but can sometimes feel like it’s what might ‘break’ us. Emotions are accepted, understood and processed differently by many, for a huge array of reasons. We connect our feelings, triggers and responses with our past experience of the world and more often than not, of how others have treated us or responded when challenged. For example, it can be great for when we a...re in physical danger as we can usually utilise it to move in the right ways and fast. But when when emotional, it can often lead us into being overly critical of ourselves (& others), when thought processes are not better supported, self-navigated & regulated. Understanding our own feelings, accepting the challenges realistically and finding healthy ways to regulate our emotions in this unpredictable world, is the first great step towards tackling mental ill-health & its triggers on the daily... One step at a time We have all felt shame at one time or another. Maybe we were teased for mispronouncing a common word or for how we looked in a bathing suit, perhaps a loved one witnessed us telling a lie... https://www.scientificamerican.com//the-scientific-underp/

14.01.2022 Are Mental Challenges Treatable? Mental challenges are very common... One in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a ill mental health in any given year. The most common challenges are depressive, anxiety and substance use disorder & these three often occur in combination.... Many people who have mental illness can recover completely while others manage their illness really well. The most important step is to seek help and engage in it. Always chat to your GP in the first instance & get a second opinion if need be. What can the Mental Health Foundation Australia do to help you? The Mental Health Foundation Australia offers a variety of community education and support opportunities. We have a range of different support groups/services and educational seminars open to all... and if we cant help you directly, we sure can point you in the right direction to seek it... Call 1300 MHF AUS (1300 643 287) to find out more today Or check out the new nationwide Mental Health Daily News resource ‘One Point’ http://onepoint.mhfa.org.au/#/

13.01.2022 Educators, Teachers and Trainers alike... Over 50% of Australian teachers suffer from anxiety and nearly one-fifth, from depression. The mental health and wellbeing of teachers’ is extremely important, not only because of the detrimental effect on teachers’ themselves but also the direct impact on the students’ experiences in a classroom. Let us help you... ... https://events.humanitix.com/national-symposium-on-teachers See more

13.01.2022 National Mental Health Month 2020 Join us from anywhere and everywhere! Because #MentalHealthMatters Free registration, download clickable calendar: https://bit.ly/34rWbLp

10.01.2022 For the sacrifices you make and the love you give, thank you to all the mothers out there. Mental Health Foundation Australia wishes you a very Happy Mother’s Day! #Mothersday2021 #MHFA

10.01.2022 Join the Virtual National Mental Health Month Events (1st October - 31st October) Download Calendar to register for events: https://www.mhfa.org.au/.../Clickable%20NMHM%20Calendar... Remember, #MentalHealthMatters

10.01.2022 The MHFA Walktober App has launched! Finally! For better connecting with all the participants in our 60-day Walking Challenge and National Walks, we’ve laun...ched the #MHFA Walktober app! Please download in your App Store or Google Play Store, and join us now! We look forward to seeing you in the Walks! #MentalHealthMatters Download via App Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/mhfa-walktober/id1530036282 Download via Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details

10.01.2022 Mindful walking is a great way for busy people to incorporate a meditation practice into their weekly routine it just requires bringing a different quality of... attention to something you’re already doing. Join the 60 day walking challenge today! #VirtualWalk #mindfulness #NMHM #MHFA #mentalhealthmatters

09.01.2022 Is Mental Illness Treatable? Yes, the challenges can be addressed. Many people who have these recover, while others manage it really well. The most important step is to seek help... and this can look quite different, depending on your needs and wants.... Check out One Point - Australias first online ‘Mental Health Daily’ covering topics like 'how to cope' during this time, specifics like supporting sports people & exploring how to reach all demographics better http://onepoint.mhfa.org.au/#/

09.01.2022 Anxiety in the workplace is when a person clearly has worries or phobias in relation to their workplace or their ability to do their job. Common workplace anxie...ties include: 1) Fear of public speaking or speaking up in meetings 2) Fear of working in groups or authority figures 3) Fear of not meeting deadlines 4) Worrying that work won’t be up to scratch 5) Fear of humiliation 6) Avoiding committing to new tasks 7) Feeling inadequate for a promotion. If an individual does not overcome these anxieties, they will exacerbate both mental well-being and job performance and trigger severe repercussions. How to manage workplace anxiety: 1. Get enough sleep 2. Talk to an attentive listener 3. Eat well 4. Create a balanced schedule 5. Leave earlier in the morning 6. Learn when to say no and when to delegate 7. Break projects up and prioritise 8. Improve your emotional intelligence 9. Break bad habits 10. Find the off button Carrying your work with you wherever you go can be extremely exhausting, so be sure to hit the off switch now and again. 11. Exercise 12. Know when to open up For immediate support, contact our helpline 1300 HELPLINE (643 287) #mentalhealthmatters #workplacementalhealth #mhfa

08.01.2022 Feeling sad or moody sometimes is a part of life. Young people can feel sad and worried about life events such as exams, fights with family or friends, changing... schools or moving house. Sometimes, the feelings of sadness go on for weeks or months and affect everyday life. If a young person feels miserable most of the time and finds it difficult to get motivated, they may have depression a serious illness that can affect people of all ages. To know the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatments in young people read more; https://www.mhfa.org.au//young-people-living-with-depressi

08.01.2022 Walk with us for Mental Health When: 18th October Where: Max's Infinity Loop, Queens Domain Why: Because #mentalhealthmatters Tickets: https://bit.ly/2Ss3fC0

07.01.2022 The Mental Health Foundation Australia wishes you and your family a very joyful Eid! #EidMubarak

07.01.2022 The Mental Health Foundation Australia is hosting a National Symposium for Homelessness & Mental Health. This event will focus on bringing together the relevant bodies to unpack the current status of housing and mental health services in Tasmania. The Foundation aims to raise awareness about homelessness and mental health issues in aim of removing the stigma associated with it. National Mental Health Month is an initiative of the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) to a...dvocate for and raise awareness of Australian mental health. It is an important time where the Australian community comes together to raise awareness that #MentalHealthMatters. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Book Now: https://events.humanitix.com/national-symposium-on-homeless Ps. Darran Petty will be speaking at the MHFA National Homelessness and Mental Health Symposium being held at Town Hall in Hobart https://www.facebook.com/watch/ #darranpetty #tasmania #homeless #hobart

07.01.2022 Day 4: Join us for a virtual mindful healing session to learn techniques on how to de-stress in our everyday lives. This workshop will be presented by Meagan G...oodes of Mindful Healing Toolkit. Registration link: https://events.humanitix.com/mindful-healing-with-meagan-go #Day4 #NMHM2020 #mentalhealthmatters #destresswithus #MHFA

07.01.2022 National Mental Health Month Poster 2020 Congratulations to the winning artwork - One Butterfly by Adrian McGillivray. #NMHM2020 #LetsTalk #MentalHealthMatters

06.01.2022 Walk, wheelchair, run or crawl if you like! Create a team or lob up by yourself and have some fun with us walking for mental health... Hobart 18th October - Register via https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-walk-for-mental-health

02.01.2022 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25 November Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front li...nes, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified. Safe, healthy and respectful communities are created when we embrace diversity and reject discrimination. #orangetheworld #mentalhealthmatters #respectis #callitout #16dayscampaign

01.01.2022 Change can be a time of hope for some or a time of worry for others. But for everyone these times of transition can create challenges to our mental health. 1.St...ay informed, but be aware of your limits Consider how much information and news you take in and reflect on how it’s affecting you. Try to accept that with global and national events there are things that are out of our control. It may be a good idea to mute or turn off news notifications on your smartphone, or limit your news intake to reading a morning paper or watching the evening news. 2. Engage with your community in a meaningful way If you feel that political change is affecting your community, see if you can be meaningfully involved with local grassroots or community groups working on issues that are important to you. We know that helping others is good for your mental health. 3. Look after your mental health. Remember to keep allocating time to things, activities and actions that are good for your mental health. What works will be different for each person, although we know that good quality sleep is important for the mental health of all of us. Other examples are exercising, eating healthy foods, avoiding alcohol, spending quality time with friends and taking a break to spend time on a hobby; all of these will make you feel better and take your mind off the stress of the news cycle.