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We work towards better mental health and wellbeing through:
The pandemic and lockdowns have left some exhausted, cautious and disconnected, but it has also left a space for us to start anew to forge a different path in our lives. Join Jacqui Van de Velde as she explores the impacts of isolation on our mental well-being. She will help you see what is already […]
How can we share the journey at school?
Download the ‘Schools Pack’ with heaps of useful resources and activities
How can we share the journey at work??
How can we share the journey with family and friends?
How can we share the journey with family and friends?
Connecting with others is important for all aspects of our health and wellbeing. Research tells us that feeling connected with others gives us a sense of security, support, purpose and happiness. Close connections and good relationships with others help us enjoy good times in our lives as well as cope with difficult experiences. Many of us report feeling lonely and believe loneliness is increasing in Australia. For those experiencing or living with mental illness, loneliness can have an even bigger impact, especially when you factor in the added experiences of social exclusion and stigma.
Share the Journey is all about ways we can connect with others, both for our own health and wellbeing, as well as theirs.
Sharing the journey can mean many things:
Whether you reach out to someone who might be feeling a bit lost or find a way to connect with others when you need some help,
building positive social connection is something we can all try and do.
