Today we celebrate World Mental Health Day with the theme ‘Mental Health is a Universal Human Right’. Good mental health is vital to our overall health and wellbeing, yet one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditions. Mental health conditions are also affecting an increasing number of adolescents and young people.
In Gippsland, 37% of adults have ever been diagnosed with anxiety or depression, higher than in Victoria at 32%. You can read more about mental health in Gippsland here https://gphn.org.au/resources/
If you or someone you know needs help contact:
Lifeline – 13 11 14
beyondblue Support Service – 1300 224 365
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
MensLine – 1300 789 987
Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
Qlife – 1800 184 527
Yarning SafeNStrong – 1800 959 563
To access professional mental health support in Gippsland, speak to your local doctor.
You can also call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 or visit the Medicare Mental Health website
