People are sharing their #MentalHealthPromise for World Mental Health Day

Social media users are pledging to help tackle the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Mental Health Australia

Source: Mental Health Australia

Twitter users are sharing their #MentalHealthPromises as part of a social media initiative to tackle stigma surrounding mental illness. 

Mental Health Australia is encouraging Australians to share their pledges at 1010.org.au.

"At home, at work, with family and friends, or in the wider community, we can all do something to help reduce stigma around mental illness and make way for more people to seek the help and support," the website reads.
According to the website, the initiative was designed to "help shed a more positive light on mental health" as well as reminding members of the public to reach out to those in their communities.


You can read Mental Health Australia's growing 'promise wall' here.

Mental health support services:

Black Dog Institute

Lifeline - 13 11 14 

Carers Australia 1800 242 636 - Short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory.

Headspace 1800 650 890 - a free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 - A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

Mindspot Clinic 1800 61 44 34 - An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)

QLife 1800 184 527 - QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. 

Relationships Australia  1300 364 277- A provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.

SANE Australia 1800 18 7263 - Information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help carers.

Support after Suicide

Source: Beyond Blue  


 

New series How ‘Mad’ Are You? takes a unique look at mental health. The two-part series premieres 11 October, 8.30pm on SBS.


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