09/10/2025
Happy World Mental Health Day!
On 10th October it’s World Mental Health Day, and in Australia it’s Mental Health Week.
Raising awareness of mental illness and mental health in the community is a fantastic idea and probably needs to be in the forefront of our minds more frequently.
How do you have good mental health?
The experts, and there are many across the globe, have produced tons of literature and research on mental health. What seems to have developed are general guidelines about what matters the most in maintaining good mental health.
The advice tends to fall into the following categories:
SOCIAL – A strong and sustaining connection with others including family, friends and work colleagues.
BALANCE – Have a balance between time put into work and other areas of life.
COMMUNITY – Experience a sense of belonging and participation in a community.
SELF CARE - Engaged in self-care activities and rituals, including a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Happy World Mental Health Day!
