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Mental Health Australia
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Mental Health Australia. The national peak for mental health in Australia. #MHANews reportage is not the opinion of Mental Health Australia.
Oct 12, 2021 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
Going outside is free, and it’s good for your mental health. There’s a wealth of research on the benefits of green space (yards, gardens, parks, forests) and blue space (oceans, lakes, rivers, creeks). Illustration of tree and leaves. Text: Look after your mentaIllustration of person walking. Text: It can: Reduce risk ofText: Improve sleep, reduce stress, increase happinessIllustration of two people holding coffee cups. Text: Promot theconversation.com/parks-and-gree…
Oct 5, 2021 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
A great way to look after your mental health is to be social. #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #WMHD2021 Illustration of two people holding cups of coffee. Text: Loo According to the Stanford @CCARE, social connection is just as important as eating your vegetables, exercising, and getting sufficient sleep when it comes to your wellbeing. ccare.stanford.edu/uncategorized/…
Sep 17, 2021 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
Many studies have demonstrated a link between exercise and mental wellbeing. The question is: does exercise improve your mental health, or are people with better mental health more likely to be active? The research shows that both are true. Illustration of a bike. Look after your mental health by eng A 2019 genomic study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that exercise was protective against depression. If you replace 15 minutes of sitting on the couch with 15 minutes of vigorous activity, your risk of depression reduces by 26%. abc.net.au/news/health/20… Illustration of a person walking amongst gum leaves. It can:
Sep 9, 2021 • 10 tweets • 6 min read
#RUOKDay is a useful reminder about how tough help-seeking can be and the role we can all play to reduce barriers to seeking help. Anything from starting a conversation to advocating for more affordable and more widely available services. Look after your mental health by seeking help. Image of a ph In the lead-up to #WMHD2021, it is important to recognise that many people experiencing distress do not access treatment. mindframe.org.au/mental-health/… Illustration of a person walking with a suitcase. 54% of peo