World Mental Health Day: Isolation and Connectedness
Channel: ANU TV
Date: 14/10/2021

Join our experts this World Mental Health Day, as we raise awareness on isolation and the importance of connectedness.

World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health challenges and to support efforts to address these challenges. Talking about mental health breaks down the barriers and stigma often associated with seeking support.

To raise awareness of World Mental Health Day and celebrate the University’s 75th Anniversary, this panel discussion will focus on practical ways to improve mental health, including ways to ease loneliness and create connections within our community. We hope this discussion will include ways that we as individuals can cope in the current context, but also ways in which Australia might best respond to emerging mental health challenges.

We need to cope with an uncertain future in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with changes to our preferred daily routines and with less physical and social contact. Needing to be adaptive and resilient over a long period can take a toll. Fortunately, there are steps individuals can take to look after their mental health. We can also come together as a community to help others who need extra support and care.

This year our panel consists of – Dr Hugh Mackay AO, Associate Professor Tegan Cruwys, Dr Amelia Gulliver, Dr Leanne Beagley, and Emeritus Professor Andrew Markus. The session will be moderated by Michelle Linmore from ANU Counselling.

The event is in partnership with Mental Health Australia.