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Five mental health awareness ideas for October

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:18:13 +0000

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, one in five Australians aged 16 to 85 live with some form of mental health issue. Journey looks at five ways you can raise awareness and dialogue around mental health issues in October to coincide with Queensland Mental Health Week (9–15 October). Organise an art exhibition Scott Guyatt ...

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‘Somebody notice me’: Inside a world of pain

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 02:32:14 +0000

For every death by suicide, Lifeline estimates that every day as many as 30 people make an attempt, and 250 make suicide plans. Ashley Thompson speaks with Christians affected by, and called to care for, those living with suicidal thoughts. Trigger warning: What follows is a retelling of people affected by suicide and/or involved in ...

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Let’s start talking about mental health

QLD Synod Webmaster — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:00:33 +0000

New resources will help Uniting Churches to create safe spaces to talk about mental health. Dianne Jensen reports. The most powerful conversations are often the hardest to begin, and Synod research officer Sue Hutchinson understands that mental health is a confronting topic for church communities. Sue has coordinated the new Called to care suite of ...

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