Mental Health Month
Mental Health Month (October) is a chance to promote activities and ideas that can have a positive impact on our daily lives and the lives of others. These events and messages are tied together with a specific theme, and this year’s theme is Tune In.
'Tuning In' means being present.
It means being aware of what is happening within you, and in the world around you.
Being present by tuning in has been shown to help build self-awareness, help make effective choices, reduce the impact of worry, and build positive connections.
Tuning In Tips
You can tune in to many things:
Tune in to yourself – What can you sense right now? What can you feel?
Tune in to others – What might people around you be feeling? How can we connect?
Tune in to your communities – What is happening that you can be part of, or that you can help others be part of?
Tune in to stigma – How do attitudes and understandings of mental health and wellbeing impact on people’s ability to live the lives they want? How can we help?
Practice Self Compassion Move Joyfully Do Something Creative
Connect With Friends Be Curious About Yourself Notice Your Boundaries
Wear Something That Makes You Feel Like You Be Playful
Ground Yourself By Connecting to the Earth Take Time to Rest
