1 in 5 South Australians will be affected by mental illness in any given year.
5 in 5 South Australians can help.
I’m Still Me! is an anti-stigma promotion by the SA Mental Health Commission which encourages South Australians not to define themselves or others because they experience a mental illness.
The promotion is based around three South Australians – Ellie, Cecil and Matt – who feature in our video vignettes and explain that they may have experienced a mental illness but “I’m Still Me!”
Given how common mental illness is, it’s likely we know someone who is, or maybe we are, living with mental illness. It’s important then to make sure we treat each other – and ourselves – kindly and not define people by their experience of mental illness. We are much more than that.
Labelling people can cause exclusion and discrimination or ‘stigma’ which can stop people seeking help.
Support and acceptance from family, friends and the community can make all the difference.
Watch the videos:
Ellie
Cecil
Matt
Numbers to call for help, support and advice:
- 000 Life-threatening emergencies
- 131 444 For Police attendance
- 13 14 65 Mental Health Emergency South Australia metropolitan & country
- 13 11 14 Lifeline
- 1300 22 4636 Beyondblue
- 1800 55 1800 Kids Helpline
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