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MHF Newsletter MHF Newsletter October 2018 Volume- / Issue - 4 MHF Vision: Creating Hope, People First, Better Mental Health From the Executive Officer… Celebrating mental health and wellbeing. Mental Health Month is held in October each year in the ACT. This annual event celebrated in Australia and over 100 countries across the world is an effort to raise awareness of mental illness and promote positive mental health and wellbeing The theme for Mental Health Month ACT 2018 is Identity & Growth. Nearly half (45%) of the population will experience a mental disorder at some stage in their lives. Every year, almost one in five Australians (20%) will experience a mental illness. Lots of activities are happening across the ACT to promote wellbeing, including a Men- tal Health Film Festival, mindfulness and relaxation workshops and more. The annual Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo will be held in Garema Place (Petrie Plaza and City Walk, Civic), on Thursday 11 October, 11am to 2pm. Entry is free, and all are welcome. This year, there will be 70 stalls (including MHF), a sausage sizzle, live music and fun entertainment. MHF has two major activities happening during Mental Health Month and we invite everyone to attend either or both. • Wednesday October 17th - in partnership with This Is My Brave, MHF presents “Giving Stigma the Boot” • Friday October 26th - MHF hosts Duncan n. Sargeant’s Annual Concert for Mental Health. I look forward to seeing you at either or both of these fantastic events! On another note, the Board of MHF is seeking expressions of interest from individuals to represent mental health service consumers on the Board. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact MHF on one of the phone numbers below, or the email address below. Please remember - mental health and wellbeing affects everyone. ..... Angie Ingram - MHF Executive Officer October is Mental Health Month….. What is Mental Health Month and why do we need it? 10th October is World Mental Health Day…. Why does this happen? What is it all about? What do I need to do about it? Where can I find out more about it? FEATURES Canberra Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo Page 2….. A free Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo is taking place in Garema Place in Civic on Mental Health Month Thursday, 11 October 2018 from 11am – 2pm. The Expo showcases the amazing On the Spot - Khairul services available in the ACT that improve mental health and wellbeing. Page 3….. World Mental Health Day UPDATE YOUR DETAILS Page 4….. Have you changed your phone number or moved to a new address? We need to Young People & Mental know – contact MHF to update your details. Health in a Changing World MHF is a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme Service Provider Kraft Korna & Fun Page 5….. (PRN 4050001762) since June 2014 MHF Mental Health Month Shows Contact MHF: Visit us: Page 6….. 1800 985 944 (freecall) 11/70 MacLaurin Crescent Food to Ease Stress 02 6282 6658 (main) Chifley ACT 2606 Page 7….. www.mhf.org.au (web) Time to Change 02 6282 6674 (fax) [email protected] MHFACT (Facebook) What is Mental Health Month? Held in October each year in the ACT, Mental Health Month is an annual event celebrated in Australia and in over 100 countries to raise awareness of mental illness, reduce the stigma and discrimination against people living with mental illness, and promote positive mental health and wellbeing in the community. It also aims to promote the importance of early intervention practices for positive mental health and wellbeing. Nearly half (45%) of the Australian population aged 16-85 will experience a mental illness in their life. Every year, almost one in five Australians (20%) will experience a mental illness. During a one-year period, anxiety disorders will affect 14% of the population and depression will affect 6%. Mental Health Month ACT is coordinated by the Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT in partnership with ACT Health and a collaboration of community organisations. Mental Health Month ACT features a diverse range of fun activities including, a short film festival, art therapy workshops, theatre show, expo and dragon boating on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Why is Mental Health Month important? Each year 1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness, yet many don’t seek help because of stigma. Approximately half of all individuals (45%) will experience issues with mental health in their lifetime. This could be you, a loved one, a family member, a friend, a colleague, a neighbour. People struggling with mental health issues often find themselves isolated, lonely and left to cope on their own. Mental Health Month is a yearly reminder of the responsibility we all share to reach out and support those in the community who suffer in silence. Garden Gym! We’re always being told to eat more fruit and veggies and get more exercise with this diet or that exercise pro- gram. If the thought of donning the Lycra and heading to the gym has you reaching for the chocolate cake, what about green gym? Get out into your sustainable garden for your daily workout. Sustainable gardening is not only good for the planet; it’s good for your health. There are more and more people using their gardens and growing fruit and veggies to help manage chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Think about all the weeding, digging, mulching, planting, and raking you can do in your garden. Wow, what a workout. Not only that, your sustainable garden is a great mood booster, so it’s good for our mental health as well. 1. What is your position / role with MHF? - Recovery Mentor and Support Coordinator. 2. How long have you worked with MHF? - Three On-the-Spot (3) years. Introducing…. 3. What do you like best about working with MHF? - The strong bond and rapport between team KHAIRUL members. That is certainly one of the reasons I have been with the organisation for all these years. 4. If you could sing 1 song on Australian Idol, what would it be and why? - Seasons In The Sun by Westlife, be- cause it makes me remembering back to the memories that I had with my family, especially with my late father before he passed away. Love them to bits. 5. What is the weirdest thing a guest has done at your house? - There was this child who came with his Family. The child was so hyperactive, he went up and down the house as well as switching on and off elec- trical appliances many times. Until his family managed to get the situation under control, it was so hectic and strange to see the situation. I got used to the situation when I knew that there was something unique about this child. 6. What is the luckiest thing that has happened to you? - Being able to achieve and experience a lot of things throughout my 25 years of life so far. Hashtag BLESSED. 7. What movie quotes do you use on a regular basis? - Criminal Minds is not a movie, but I find the quotes that are mentioned at the beginning of every episode quite interesting: 1) "Ideologies separate us, dreams and anguish bring us together." 2) "Whatever we do for ourselves dies with us, what we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." 3) "Things are not always what they seem. The first appearance deceives many. The intelligence of a few perceives what was carefully hidden." 4) "I have seen children successfully surmount the effects of an evil inheritance. That is due to purity being an inherent attribute of the soul." About World Mental Health Day – 10 October …. a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. An initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health to raise public awareness of mental health issues worldwide. World Mental Health Day History World Mental Health Day seeks to raise awareness of mental health illnesses while educating the population and mobilizing efforts to support mental health. Mental health, which includes a person's emotional, psychological and social well- being, has become increasingly important in recent decades as an estimated 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. In 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) established World Men- tal Health Day in an effort to promote education and advocate for mental health sufferers. The Foundation aims to provide further awareness and assistance for those suffering from a wide range of mental disorders in the hopes of saving lives and increasing quality of life for these individuals. World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10th. World Mental Health Day Facts & Quotes • The theme for World Mental Health Day 2018 is “Young People and Mental health in a Changing World”. • Depression can lead to suicide. More than 800,000 people worldwide take their own lives every year. • Suicide is the third leading cause of death in the world for individuals 15 to 44. Suicide rates have increased by 60% over the past 45 years. 10-20% of children in the world experience a mental disorder. It is the leading cause of disability in youth. “Many people think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone.” - Robin Williams, actor who committed suicide in 2014 More about the Garden Gym! In the garden, you are never alone! Staying active is important for us all, wheth- er we’re managing a chronic disease or not. So next time you read about a new miracle diet, superfood or exercise program and feel like hiding under the doona, remember you have your own green gym in your patch.
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