The SA Mental Health Commission is featuring a series of guest bloggers on our website to mark 2017 Mental Health Week (October 8–14).
Monday’s Blog
by Mark Aiston:
Media Personality
“How the hell did I present sport to thousands of people on TV each night?”
Tuesday’s Blog
by Dr Maura Kenny:
Consultant Psychiatrist and Mindfulness Expert
“Mindfulness may become the core 21st century skill in the service of wise and compassionate living.”
Wednesday’s Blog
by Julia Gillard
Former Prime Minister and beyondblue Chair
“What do you think is Australia’s most common mental health issue?”
Thursday’s Blog
by Graham Cornes
Media Personality & Former Crows Coach
“I could never admit I needed help.”
Friday’s Double Blog by His Excellency SA Governor Hieu Van Le & SA Mental Health Commissioner Chris Burns
His Excellency SA Governor Hieu Van Le
“It broke my heart, not only for the child but for their family, friends and neighbours.”
SA Mental Health Commissioner Chris Burns
“Don’t be afraid to put up your hand and ask for help.”
READ COMMISSIONER BURNS’ BLOG POST
Want to find out what else is on during Mental Health Week? Check out our Facebook page or go to the Mental Health Coalition of SA’s webpage. The theme for this year’s Mental Health Week is Mind Your Health: Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
Let’s take care of it together.