{"id":27024,"date":"2024-10-03T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T00:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/?p=27024"},"modified":"2024-09-30T21:49:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T11:49:17","slug":"mental-health-month-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/mental-health-month-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Smiling in the Workplace This Mental Health Month"},"content":{"rendered":"
When we look after our <\/span>mental health<\/span>, we feel better, get more done at work, and have more energy to manage our work life balance. In essence, when our <\/span>mental health<\/span> is great, our professional life usually is as well.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, when we don\u2019t practice <\/span>self-care<\/span> or dedicate time to managing our mental health at work, the opposite becomes true. That\u2019s why, to keep you enjoying your time in the workforce, we\u2019ve put together a guide to looking after your <\/span>mental health in the workplace<\/span>. If you ask us, it\u2019s the perfect way to kick off this year\u2019s <\/span>Mental Health Month<\/span>!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To help Aussies better understand why mental health matters and how to look after ourselves, WayAhead facilitates <\/span>Mental Health Month<\/span><\/a>. With events, resources and tonnes of educational resources, their initiative ensures that those who need help know where to look!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you think that <\/span>mental illness<\/span> isn\u2019t all that common, it\u2019s time you think again. According to the <\/span>Australian Bureau of Statistics<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What these stats tell us is that <\/span>mental illness<\/span> is a national issue and that, if you\u2019re going through a hard time, you\u2019re not alone. Initiatives like WayAhead\u2019s <\/span>Mental Health Month<\/span> help to provide education about these important issues, illuminate ways to get help, and chip away at the stigma associated with mental illnesses. In short, it\u2019s an incredibly important event to get behind!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Every year, the team behind <\/span>Mental Health Month<\/span> picks a new theme reflecting current mental health-related topics and issues, and this year\u2019s theme is \u2018Let\u2019s Talk About It.\u2019 Highlighting the importance of checking in on our friends <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>seeking help when we need it, this year\u2019s theme is super important, and we\u2019re behind it 110%.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Want to know how to check in on your friends? Check out our <\/span><\/i>R U Okay blog<\/span><\/i><\/a> from earlier this year for some super-detailed instructions!<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you belong to the 42.9% of people who have experienced a <\/span>mental health<\/span> disorder, you\u2019ll know that the importance of mental health cannot be understated. Our <\/span>mental health<\/span> is a huge contributor to how we feel, our ability to connect with others, <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>our ability to get things done. In short, it affects almost every aspect of our lives, so we want to make sure we\u2019re looking after ourselves!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While the difference between <\/span>mental health vs physical health<\/span> seems pretty obvious, there\u2019s actually a lot of overlap. Many people believe that <\/span>mental illnesses<\/span> are \u2018just in the sufferer\u2019s head,\u2019 however, many <\/span>mental illnesses<\/span> can present physical symptoms<\/span><\/a> too. For example:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And that\u2019s just naming a few.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Essentially, what we\u2019re trying to say is that there\u2019s a considerable crossover between <\/span>mental health vs physical health<\/span>, so don\u2019t downplay the severity of <\/span>mental illnesses<\/span>!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat is <\/span>Mental Health Month<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Why <\/span>Mental Health Month<\/span> is So Important<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Mental Health Month<\/span> Theme 2024: Let\u2019s Talk About It<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Why Mental Health Matters<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Mental Health vs Physical Health<\/span>: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Why is Mental Health at Work so Important?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n