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"In medicine, mental hygiene is the practice of taking proactive care of one's mind as a means of preventing the onset of mental illness. Mental hygiene is a subjective concept with significant levels of individual variation, and there is no universally accepted set of steps or guidelines to follow. Fundamental concepts in mental hygiene emphasize the importance of adequate sleep, proper nutrition, regular exercise, social support, and regular checkups with a mental health professional." Read more ...
Social justice statement
Catholic Church Resources
- Australian Catholic Bishops Conference | To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today"The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the mental health of many members of our parishes, schools and communities. In fact, most of us will experience a mental health problem at some point over the course of our lives. Understanding mental health will help us to be aware of those who need our support. Our parishes, organisations and communities can be places of acceptance care and healing, not places of rejection, judgment or stigma ... "
- Young People and Mental Health: To Live Life to the Full"In this episode of The Revolution of Tenderness, Dr Sandie Cornish speaks with Eamon Pollard about young people and mental health, concepts of well-being, and the importance of meaning and purpose for good mental health. Mental ill-health symptoms often emerge during adolescence. Eamon is a school principal and is conducting doctoral research in this area."
Australian Government
Australian Government Resources
- The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework | Australian Government"On 19 October 2018, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Education, launched the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework. The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework (the Wellbeing Framework) is a foundational document that will provide Australian schools with a vision and a set of guiding principles to support school communities to build positive learning environments, and to consider reviewing their current safety and wellbeing policies and support requirements ... "
- The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework | Education Council"The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework supports Australian schools to provide each and every student with the strongest foundation possible for them to reach their aspirations in learning and in life. The Framework is based on evidence that demonstrates the strong association between safety, wellbeing and learning ... "
- Student Wellbeing Hub | Australian Government"This is a space for educators, parents and students to build safe, inclusive and connected school communities that promote wellbeing and learning."
- Australian Productivity Commission Draft Report on Mental Health"This draft report was released on 31 October 2019." The final report has now been submitted to the government. This link provides access to the full report, overviews and fact sheets.
- Beyond Blue"Beyond Blue has been providing supports and services to people in Australia for 20 years. We are Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. We don’t ever take this position for granted nor do we rest on our laurels ... "
