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Asking isn't always easy ... but it could save a life
What are the signs that someone might need you to ask R U OK?
2020 has been a challenging year. With everything going on in the World, the regular pressures we encounter from day to day have not gone away. For many families, it has amplified. A lot of people have been stood down, lost their jobs and unsure of the future. People who were used to being out working every day, are suddenly at home either trying to work from home or look for work. Regular releases such as attending the gym or going out for mates is much more difficult. There is a major disconnect. It is natural that during these times our mental health is not at its best. Some people may be handling it better than others. While you may be a person that is often looking out for others or putting on a brave face to keep things running, it is important to support your own mental health needs.
During the past four months of lockdowns, countries around the world have reported an increase of up to 25 per cent in domestic violence. The change, for some, has meant that their lives are confined to the most dangerous environment possible. This is a harsh reality with which we must reckon if we are to save lives endangered by domestic abuse, a threat that predates and will outlive any virus.
In the past and maybe even still today Men feel they cannot speak out about their Mental Health issues. While the stigma that once surrounded men’s mental health issues is improving, it is still very much there and this needs to change. Male suicide was the leading cause of death in males in 2018.
Why are so many Victorian kids running away from residential care during COVID-19?
Family violence campaign launched as Melbourne hospital's emergency presentations double
Unaddressed childhood trauma changes how we respond to the world and when triggered, we make choices that sometimes have devastating consequences including domestic violence, addiction, murder and prison.
Let It Go (Official Music Video) by Fearless Soul
A weekend designed to inspire and challenge. Gain powerful personal insights and learn skills to be a better you. Through experiencing a variety of engaging workshops indoor, outdoor, hands on and reflective, learn and discover the power of being you. See the highlights from our 2019 retreat