The theme for 2022 is ‘Awareness, Belonging, Connection’, reflecting the important factors that help people maintain positive mental health and wellbeing. It is all about connecting with the people in our lives and creating space for conversations about mental health and wellbeing.
During week two of term four, Faith students are recognising the important role of mental health in their overall wellbeing and connecting with others to proactively boost their mental wellness. During first lunch each day this week, Faith students have participated in activities such as Mindful Moodles (mood drawing), Meditation, Paper Aeroplane challenges, Collaborative Colouring, and Community Chess. Students have access to Dance and Music activities on Friday to promote the important link between mind and body.
More information about QMHW is available at www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au.
Recognising the important of mental health promotion as a year-round necessity, Students are encouraged to connect with the Smiling Mind app. Smiling Mind is a free, evidence-based app that develops young people’s psychological skills through interactive mindfulness and meditation programs. More information is available in the below QR code.
Key contacts for 24hr supports:
Lifeline – 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Kids Help Line – 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 46
Queensland Health — 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
Additional supports:
Parent line – 1300 30 1300 https://parentline.com.au/
eheadspace -ph: 1800 650 890 https://headspace.org.au/
