Care in Covid

15/10/2020

Hi all!

We would VERY MUCH appreciate your time to complete a short survey about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and our social change advocacy project!

🌟🌟Check it out here!!!🌟🌟👇👇👇👇

https://s.surveyplanet.com/64lRybw_I

13/10/2020

In case we missed you yesterday, here is a one-page information guide we’ve put together, which contains key resources that you can use to support your mental health during COVID-19.

Within the document, a simple click will take you straight to the resource!

Click on the link in the bio to find the full page document.

11/10/2020

Yesterday marked the beginning of Queensland Mental Health Week. The theme this year is ‘Take Time’ - for mental health ⏰

Research shows there are six simple things we could be doing to improve our mood, build resilience and boost our wellbeing 👍

🟧 Take time to connect — spending time with other people is important to everyone’s mental wellbeing
🟩 Take time to embrace nature — connecting with the outdoors and taking care of the planet is the best recipe for world wellbeing.
🟦 Take time to get healthy— being active and eating well is good for your mind as well as your body
🟨 Take time to keep learning — learning new things can make you more confident as well as being fun
🟥Take time to show kindness — practising small acts of kindness, volunteering time, or simply helping a friend in need can help you feel more satisfied with life
🟫Take time to take notice — paying more attention to the present and the world around you helps relieve stress and enjoy the moment

-19 # HealthyMinds

09/10/2020

🚨RESOURCE ALERT🚨

The Smiling Mind is a non-for-profit website and application program committed to helping every mind thrive (Smiling Mind, 2020).

Their mission is to “provide accessible life-long tools to support healthy minds” (Smiling Mind, 2020).

Smiling Mind supports individuals mental health through:
- App developed by Psychologists and Educators for daily meditation for mindfulness
- Podcast supporting people through COVID-19
- Website and Blog providing strategies for good mental health habits every day and during COVID-19

Download the free app* and get connected today!

*Available at the Apple App Store or Google Play or at https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

07/10/2020

⚠️ Did you hear the news overnight? ⚠️

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic the government has increased the number of Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions from 10 to 20!

The 2020-21 Budget, released on Tuesday, revealed $5.7 billion would be spent on mental health services this financial year, an increase of $148 million on last year’s budget.

01/10/2020

We want to hear from you! We would love for you to share your experiences of how COVID-19 has impacted you this year as well as the ways in which you’ve coped during this time.

Comment below or click on our story to share anonymously.

Big shout out to Rachael for sharing her story of how Covid-19 has impacted on her mental health this year, thanks Rach!

-19 # HealthyMinds -Care

22/09/2020

22/09/2020

Occupational Therapy Australia and author Lorrae Mynard have created an awesome resource; “The New Normal: Navigating Everyday Life During COVID-19”

We found this resource really valuable in helping us to incorporate new practices into our everyday lives and we hope you do too!

Swipe to see more about the 6 areas they address:

⬛️ Roles
🟦 Routines
🟩 Self-Care
🟨 Productivity
🟪 Leisure
🟥 Our Spaces

Link to full E-book in our bio ✨

-19 # HealthyMinds -Care

17/09/2020

For some time, Curtis Cloake has been campaigning for improved access to mental health services for young Australians. He has contacted the minister of health to advocate for the government to double the number of subsidised psychology sessions. Now more than ever with the effects of Covid-19, more needs to be done for mental health. Please click the link below to show your support and the sign the petition for 20 sessions!

Link:
https://www.change.org/p/greg-hunt-support-australian-young-people-with-mental-health-issues

-19 # HealthyMinds -Care

11/09/2020

Having a plan can make a huge difference to your health and wellbeing

A Mental Health Care Plan is a support plan for someone who is going through mental health issues. If a doctor agrees that you need additional support, you and the doctor will make the plan together.

If you have a mental health care plan, the Government will pay some or all of the cost of up to ten sessions with a mental health expert in a year. You can get that through the Medicare rebate.

For more information visit the Headspace page using the following link: https://headspace.org.au/blog/how-to-get-a-mental-health-care-plan/

-19 # HealthyMinds -Care

09/09/2020

Today is RUOK Day! 💛

is an important question but there’s more to say after R U OK?
1️⃣ Ask
2️⃣ Listen
3️⃣ Encourage Action
4️⃣ Check In!

A conversation could change a life. Learn what to say after R U OK? at www.ruok.org.au or

⚠️ FOR SOMEONE WHO IS NOT OK ⚠️
Encourage them to talk to trusted health professionals or call on the Australian crisis lines and professionals:
• Lifeline - 13 11 14 - lifeline.org.au
• Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 - beyondblue.org.au
• Su***de Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 - suicidecallbackservice.org.au
• Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 - kidshelpline.com.au

-care ’renotalone

09/09/2020

COVID-19 has heavily impacted our everyday activities which can affect our overall health and wellbeing.
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Mental Health Matters...
In Australia, the highest prevalence of mental illness is occurring in young adults aged 18-24 years.
People experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and other mental health disorders previous to COVID-19 are at risk of experiencing increased levels of anxiety. As a result, people may require more support and access to mental health services (Black Dog Institute, 2020).
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What is the impact...
"The psychological impact of the coronavirus pandemic is becoming so severe that people on mental health plans which are running out risk facing serious conditions with inadequate support." (Tuhoy, 2020)
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What can we do...
Everyone has access to Mental Health support! There are so many questions including WHAT, WHERE, WHO and HOW to access this support? Our aim is to link you in with services, resources, podcasts, cute pictures of dogs and much more to support you supporting YOU.
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If you or anyone you know needs support call Lifeline on 131 114, or Beyond Blue's coronavirus mental wellbeing support service on 1800 512 348.
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09/09/2020

09/09/2020

Welcome to Care in Covid! ✨

We're a group of final year Occupational Therapy Students and we're committed to advocating for accessible Mental Health services for everyone!

We recognise that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on everyone in the community. Sometimes accessing supports can be expensive and difficult...that's why we’re here!

We’re here to let you know how to access available mental health supports, all in ONE place!

Follow us and stay tuned for more!

~ Grace, Rachael, Julia & Bri

-care