Department of Health
Alice Springs residents are invited to Stress Less in the Park today to mark Mental HealthWeek.
Mental health startswhere you live, learn, work and play!
Stress Less in thePark is about recognising people in the community struggling with mental healthissues, and also recognising those that support them.
Mental health issuesaffect everyone in our community and reducing the stigma is important toensuring people can get the help they need early.
More than 1000 people are expected at the event which offers high tea, more than 20information booths and a great line-up of guest speakers including Sprint CarRacer Ricky Boston and Paralympian Emily Tapp, who will share their mental health journeys.
There are loads ofactivities, including badge making, creating balloon animals, nail painting,photo booth fun, rock painting, massage centre and a Chalk It Out messageboard, plus the ever-popular sausage sanger.
Mental Health CentralAustralia coordinates Stress Less in the Park with support from non-government organisations and others with a vested interest in mental health in the region.
The event, funded byNT PHN, showcases the mental illness services available in Central Austraila and everyone is invited to participate in educating andsupporting those of us living with a mental illness.
CAAMAwill again broadcast live from the event.
Stress Less in the Park kicks off at 9am and runs until 1pm on the Alice Springs Hospital lawns on Stuart Terrace.
