One Foot Forward – Walk for mental health awareness
Raising funds for the The Black Dog Institute
This October, during Mental Health Month, the Open Door Team is putting One Foot Forward for mental health. It’s our opportunity to show those living with mental illness that they’re not alone. And a great opportunity to raise funds for The Black Dog Institute.
Together, we’re walking in solidarity for people in Australia living with mental illness.
Mental illness is very common. 1 in 5 people experience symptoms of mental illness each year. That’s more than 5 million people in Australia. The most common of these illnesses are anxiety and depression.
Unfortunately, less than half of all people in Australia experiencing the symptoms of mental illness will not seek professional help – often with tragic consequences.
In fact, suicide is the leading cause of death in people in Australia aged 15-44 years. As a community, we need to come together to support those living with mental illness.
Morning Mindfulness Practice
Elite sport stars, emergency service workers, members of our armed forces, senior executives and the list goes on…what is one thing that they all have in common to achieve high performance? They all practice mindfulness. And during Mental Health Awareness Week we want to give you the opportunity to do the same.
Whether you practice mindfulness regularly, want to get back into a routine or you are a curious beginner, every minute of mindfulness can make a difference to your mental health.
The sessions were super popular during International Coach Week and Mental Health Awareness week and people logged on from around the world. Watch Natalie for this 15-minute morning mindfulness practice and we can (almost guarantee) you’ll feel more calm, centred, and ready to take on the day.
Presented by Natalie Ashdown from Open Door Coaching
Morning Mindfulness Practice
Elite sport stars, emergency service workers, members of our armed forces, senior executives and the list goes on…what is one thing that they all have in common to achieve high performance? They all practice mindfulness. And during Mental Health Awareness Week we want to give you the opportunity to do the same.
Whether you practice mindfulness regularly, want to get back into a routine or you are a curious beginner, every minute of mindfulness can make a difference to your mental health.
The sessions were super popular during International Coach Week and Mental Health Awareness week and people logged on from around the world. Join Natalie for this 15-minute morning mindfulness practice and we can (almost guarantee) you’ll feel more calm, centred, and ready to take on the day.
Presented by Natalie Ashdown from Open Door Coaching
Morning Mindfulness Practice
Elite sport stars, emergency service workers, members of our armed forces, senior executives and the list goes on…what is one thing that they all have in common to achieve high performance? They all practice mindfulness. And during Mental Health Awareness Week we want to give you the opportunity to do the same.
Whether you practice mindfulness regularly, want to get back into a routine or you are a curious beginner, every minute of mindfulness can make a difference to your mental health.
The sessions were super popular during International Coach Week and Mental Health Awareness week and people logged on from around the world. Watch Natalie for this 15-minute morning mindfulness practice and we can (almost guarantee) you’ll feel more calm, centred, and ready to take on the day.
Presented by Natalie Ashdown from Open Door Coaching
Morning Mindfulness
Elite sport stars, emergency service workers, members of our armed forces, senior executives and the list goes on…what is one thing that they all have in common to achieve high performance? They all practice mindfulness. And during Mental Health Awareness Week we want to give you the opportunity to do the same.
Whether you practice mindfulness regularly, want to get back into a routine or you are a curious beginner, every minute of mindfulness can make a difference to your mental health.
The sessions were super popular during International Coach Week and Mental Health Awareness week and people logged on from around the world. Watch Natalie for this 15-minute morning mindfulness practice and we can (almost guarantee) you’ll feel more calm, centred, and ready to take on the day.
Presented by Natalie Ashdown from Open Door Coaching
Empowering caregivers around youth mental health and my mental health journey
Lance Piacione, CEO of Love Me Love You Foundation has a message for when we talk to young people. Try not to be annoying! Importantly, for young people, it is about knowing ‘who is in your crew?’. In summary, this is about the five people who a young person can turn to, when needed. To have a conversation and connect around their mental health. Without a doubt, more we can do to keep the communication channels open, the better.
Breaking down depression
Charles Hill, community speaker from the Black Dog Institute reminds us that is ok. Ok to ask for help, to see a GP, to take medication if needed to address mental illness. Importantly, Charles is sharing his lived experience with depression and anxiety. So that others might benefit and to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Whilst at the same time unpacking the signs that we can look for in others. In addition, focussing on our own mental health.
