Make Mental Health and Wellbeing For All a Global Priority
On Monday, 10 October Hume Anglican Grammar recognised world Mental Health Day, the 2022 theme - Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for all a Global Priority.
The World Health Organisation has called for all people to re-kindle our efforts to protect and improve mental health after the pandemic. Here is an excerpt from their website:
“Many aspects of mental health have been challenged; and already before the pandemic in 2019 an estimated one in eight people globally were living with a mental disorder. At the same time, the services, skills and funding available for mental health remain in short supply, and fall far below what is needed, especially in low-and middle-income countries.
Stigma and discrimination continue to be a barrier to social inclusion and access to the right care; importantly, we can all play our part in increasing awareness about which preventive mental health interventions work and World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to do that collectively. We envision a world in which mental health is valued, promoted, and protected; where everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy mental health and to exercise their human rights; and where everyone can access the mental health care they need.” World Mental Health Day 2022 (who.int)
Throughout October we will be running morning activities during Homeroom to increase knowledge about health, decrease stigma and provide students with strategies to promote positive mental health. Parents can access this information via Simon’s daily notices.
Cyber Safety Parent Information Evenings
Hume Anglican Grammar will be running Cyber Safety Parent Information evenings throughout Term 4 to help parents navigate the complex online world. Information evenings will be held at the both the Donnybrook and Mt Ridley campuses for Primary and Secondary parents. More information regarding dates and times will be sent via Broadcast next week.
Parent Resources
Beyond Blue Healthy Families is great resource for families in both the Primary and Secondary school. It contains mental health checklists, information on how to raise resilient children, healthy homes and where to seek support. Home (beyondblue.org.au)
Digital Technologies and Mental Health (eSafety Commissioner) - Webinar
Learn how games, apps and social media can influence young people’s mental wellbeing. This webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 10 to 18. It will cover:
- current research on young people, time online and mental health.
- what to do about accidental exposure to content about suicide, self-harm or eating disorders.
- using games, apps and social media to support mental wellbeing.
- the pros and cons of digital mental health platforms.
- strategies for young people to support friends online.
Registration (gotowebinar.com)