Opinion Piece: Mental Health Week

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Written By Alyssa Mackay

Have you ever experienced a mental health issue?

Mental Health Week is the perfect opportunity to find out more information to help understand mental health issues better.

One of the main goals of the week is to raise awareness about mental health, reduce the stigma around mental illness and promote mental wellbeing.

It’s an opportunity to educate the public, encourage conversations about mental health and highlight the importance of mental health care and support services.

This week is an opportunity for everyone to learn more, have conversations about mental health and recognise how important it is to have good mental health care and support services.

Many people still think that talking about mental health is something to be ashamed of or avoided but it absolutely is not, people are here to help you. This week makes mental health issues more visible and lets people know where that can go for help.

Embrace Support and Awareness This Mental Health Week

During Mental Health Week at Sandgate District State High School, various activities will take place to educate people and provide resources for people in need.

It’s all about making sure that people know what support services are available and that they feel comfortable accessing them.

By highlighting these resources, students will most likely feel more comfortable reaching out for help. It’s all about making sure that students and people in the community know that they’re not alone and there are people who can help you.

Mental Health Week is a key time for raising awareness, reducing stigma and promoting mental health.

It helps create more of an understanding and a supportive environment for everyone, especially students who may need extra help and encouragement.

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