Connecting at Christmas
To support individuals and communities over the festive season, the Life in Mind team has curated a range of mental health initiatives and resources to help people remain connected during what may be a difficult and challenging time.
This time of year, it is also important to look after your own physical, emotional and mental health. Take some time to connect with family, friends, community and culture. Check-in with how you are feeling and perhaps identify some activities that support your wellbeing. Check out the Life in Mind self-care guide for ideas on how to incorporate self-care into your life during this festive season.
National Mental Health Commission #MakingTime initiative
Following the difficult year Australians have had, The National Mental Health Commission has launched #MakingTime - an initiative for those living with mental ill-health and those who care for them, to share their daily experiences and the benefits of making time.
R U OK? Don’t let it be a silent night – give the gift of conversation
Over the festive season, R U OK? is encouraging Australians to give the gift of conversation, especially to those who may be struggling with life.
R U OK? Your natter matters
The R U OK? ‘Your natter matters’ campaign resources include a new conversation guide for senior Australians to empower them with the tools and confidence they need to reach out to their peers and give the gift of a meaningful conversation.
Open Arms Check 5 campaign
Open Arms is encouraging all veterans and their family members to check in with 5 people in their lives this holiday period. Connect with them, yarn with them and motivate them to act.
Lifeline Gifts of Gratitude
Who and what are you grateful for?
Lifeline is running its holiday social series, 'Gifts of Gratitude' to support individuals and communities this festive season.
Follow along via the @LifelineAustralia Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Beyond Blue: Always available
This festive season, Australians are being asked to update their voicemail, out-of-office, and social message spaces with powerful, personal messages from Beyond Blue to help break the stigma surrounding mental health, and to let people know there is always someone there for support, even when you are not.
SANE Australia Life After Bushfires
Life After Bushfires provides the tools and support you need to begin rebuilding, connecting and caring for yourself after the traumatic events of recent bushfires.
Black Dog Institute Tips to improve your wellbeing over the holidays
The holidays are often a busy time with much to do, attend and plan, which can bring up feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious and stressed. Visit the Black Dog Institute webpage for tips on how to reduce your worries and improve wellbeing this festive season.
ReachOut Australia holiday reading
ReachOut Australia is supporting young people and their families this holiday season with lessons from lockdown and tips for self-care.
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