What is being mentally healthy?
Being mentally healthy is when we can cope with normal life stressors, realise our abilities, work productively and contribute to our communities. To be mentally healthy is vital for overall wellbeing and is more than just an absence of mental illness. It’s about maintaining relationships, being active and having a sense of purpose.
Why should I focus on my mental health?
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics about one in five Australians experience some form of mental illness each year, and one in two will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives. Keeping mentally healthy is just as vital as staying physically healthy.
How can I stay mentally healthy?
Staying mentally healthy can be as easy as A-B-C: Act-Belong-Commit.
Act – Do something. Keep active – mentally, physically, socially, spiritually, and culturally.
Need some ideas?
- Take a walk – Mosman Park has many natural areas you can visit
- Read a book
- Do a crossword
- Dance
- Play cards and games
Belong – Do something with someone. Maintain and create new social connections, become involved in local groups, attend community events
Need some suggestions?
- Go to community events
- Join a book club or visit The Grove Library
- Join a sports team
- Take a cooking class
Commit – Do something meaningful. Do something important and valuable to you.
Need some inspiration?
- Volunteer
- Help a neighbour.
- Learn something new
- Take on a challenge
- Take up a cause
To find out about your level of wellbeing, you can take this interactive quiz.
To learn more about maintaining positive mental health, visit the Act Belong Commit website.