Northern Territory Mental Health Week
Australia
With less than a week until NT Mental Health Week kicks off, the Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition is encouraging Darwin residents and communities across the NT to get involved! Online and in-person events are held throughout the Northern Territory to raise awareness about the importance of good mental health, to reduce stigma associated with mental ill-health and to encourage help-seeking behaviour. Anyone can take part in Mental Health Week, through organising or attending an event, by reaching out to friends, family or workmates, by accessing resources, seeking support and by participating in activities that promote good mental health and wellbeing. This year, orange is the official colour for Mental Health Week in the NT – chosen for its warm, inviting and uplifting influence. People are encouraged to participate by having a 'Wear Orange' day at their school or workplace, hosting a morning or afternoon tea with orange themed food, or lighting up their home or workplace with orange light globes to start conversations and show that mental health and wellbeing is important to them. To find out what’s happening, post an event or download free resources including a participation kit, posters, and social media tiles and banners people can visit the NT Mental Health Week website at www. ntmhc.org.au/nt-mental-health-week/. Regular updates on Mental Health Week will also be posted on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/NTMHC.