Mental health hygiene principles

Next date: Monday, 28 October 2024 | 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Presented by Mark Le Messurier 2022 SA Senior Australian of the Year

Seminar 4: MENTAL HEALTH HYGIENE PRINCIPLES

Question: Is there an approach to achieve the best mental health for children?

Answer: Yes, and it lies in understanding mental health hygiene principles. 

Can we guarantee against mental health difficulties in our children? The answer, of course, is no. Some mental health issues arise from the unexpected twists and turns of life. They can be well outside of our control and might include disability, trauma, accidents, disorders, loss and so much more. I must hastily add here, that the SECRETS around using a great mental health hygiene approach are also incredibly therapeutic to draw on for children, young people and adults alike when life becomes hard going and feels like it’s falling apart.

This workshop focusses on the notion of sound “mental health hygiene” practices. Good mental health hygiene concerns the everyday things we can do to support and maintain the mental health of our children, so they have the   greatest chance to lead their best life.

I promise to present a range of totally PRACTICAL ideas based on good mental health hygiene practices. While these are proven ideas to work with, of greatest importance, is how each of us model these to our kids on an everyday basis. 

Isn’t it ironic that the quality our children's mental health, and their resilience, hinges on us understanding this, and using it wisely over the first 20 years of their lives? One thing is for sure, our children constantly watch us and learn from what they see and hear us do!  So much of raising an emotionally balanced child comes from being a clever ‘life-coach’ who is prepared to chip away, gently, and intelligently, at how to live.

They are dependent on us knowing how to invest in them.

Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton

Cost: Free, bookings essential.

For more information contact the Centre on 8372 5180 or email fpcc@unley.sa.gov.au

 

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Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton, 5063, View Map