11 October 2021
During Queensland Mental Health Week (9 – 17 October), we’re getting behind the campaign that reminds us of the importance of self-care, now more than ever.
The annual awareness raising week is funded by the Queensland Mental Health Commission and linked to the National Mental Health Week and World Mental Health Day, both held in October every year.
“When one in five Australians experiences a mental health issue, and with the added pressure of the global pandemic, there’s never been a better time to take time for mental health,” Southern Cross Care Queensland CEO, Jason Eldering said.
The theme, Take time for mental health urges us to pay conscious attention to our mental wellbeing, and nurture it, in the same way we tend to our physical wellbeing.
All Southern Cross Care Queensland staff are being supported with free access to subscribe to a range of useful Mental Health apps during the month, and educated about the signs of mental duress and how to overcome them.
A range of helpful resources on how to take care of mental wellbeing are available on the Queensland government website.