October 10 - Mental Health Day
Connecting with others is important for our health and survival. Research tells us that feeling connected, valued and loved by others gives us a sense of security, support, purpose and happiness. Close connections and good relationships with others allows us to enjoy the good times in our lives and helps us deal with the hard experiences we face. This is important for all of us! Unfortunately in today’s society, we have many demands on our attention and time, and more people experience loneliness in Australia than ever before. For those experiencing or living with mental illness, loneliness can be far worse as individuals can face social exclusion, stigma and discrimination. As social beings, this can affect all aspects of our wellbeing.
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In October 2017, the theme for Mental Health Month focuses on the importance of social connections in:
The author encourages each of us to journey toward better mental health and our ability to cope with life’s challenges.
At VTESS, we encourage children and adults to enact this today and everyday. As adults, we need to work with children to support them to improve their social connections, overall mental health and wellbeing, and build resilience.
Source
http://mentalhealthmonth.wayahead.org.au/share-the-journey-2017-mental-health-month-theme/