Mental Health Week 2018 Events
In support of Mental Health Week, Belmont hosted a number of community events to help promote positive mental health and wellbeing at home, at work, and at play.
Walk for Awareness, 2018
Let’s take a stand – take a Walk for Awareness!
To kick start Mental Health Week on Sunday October 7, 2018, Team Belmont participated in the Walk for Awareness 2018, hosted by the Mental Awareness Foundation.
Each year, this anticipated, annual initiative gives the community an opportunity to come together to support each other and break the silence on mental illness. Thank-you to all who participated in this years’ Walk for Awareness and to those who supported #TEAMBELMONT.
Mental Health Community Stand
In support of Mental Health Week, Belmont Private Hospital hosted a collection of Mental Health community sessions at The Studio, Westfield Carindale from 3:00pm until 3.30pm. The sessions covered a range of mental health related topics, with each daily session presented by a different Psychologist from Belmont Private Hospital. Topics for the sessions included:
- Top 10 tips for Resilience – Dr Nicole French
- Yoga and Mental Health - Jill Schrader
- Positive Psychology - Ms Linda Rollason
- Baby Massage - Martine Murphy
Thank-you to all who attended this years Mental Health Community stand!
Belmont’s Wellness Carnival
On Wednesday October 10, 2018 Belmont hosted a Wellness Carnival in celebration of World Mental Health Day, 2018.
To help shine a more positive light on mental illness and give back to our staff and patients, Belmont’s Wellness Carnival incorporated a number of activities surrounding the topic of wellness.
Thank-you to all who participated to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma which surrounds mental illness this World Mental Health Day, 2018!
The University of Queensland Market Day
On Thursday, October 11, 2018 Belmont held a therapy station at the University of Queensland’s Market Day. The stand educated students on the importance of mental health and wellbeing, while providing strategies to maintain their stress levels during the upcoming exam block period.
Students had the opportunity to speak with some of Belmont’s consultants while taking part in mindfulness colouring in and art therapy presented by Belmont’s Art Therapist.
The relaxed therapy station fostered a comfortable community space to start conversations about mental health and received a steady stream of students over the three-hour period.
