Member for Davidson, Jonathan O’Dea has marked the start of Mental Health Month by encouraging everyone to take time to think about their mental health, and seek help if needed.
This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is ‘Value Your Mind’.
It aims to encourage people to prioritise their own mental health and wellbeing just as much as they would to maintain their physical and social health.
Mr O’Dea said mental health issues affect approximately 1 in 5 Australians every year, and the awareness month is a good opportunity to understand the importance mental health plays in our daily lives, whether someone has experienced a mental illness or not.
“The busy hustle and bustle of our daily lives often means people forget to stop for a moment and consider their own mental health and wellbeing,” Mr O’Dea said.
“Mental Health Month provides the perfect opportunity for people to reach out to one another and talk about mental health, and in doing so, help break down the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness face every day.”
“There will be a number of Mental Health Month events being held throughout the month and I encourage locals to get involved,” Mr O’Dea said.
Mental Health Month is coordinated by the Mental Health Association of NSW.
For more information on events being held throughout NSW during Mental Health Month visit www.mentalhealth.asn.au.
