National Agenda
Mental Health Week aimed at challenging stigma
This year’s theme is, “Mental health starts where we live, work and play.” |
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Takeout
Mental health has been an issue of increased focus in the last few years as the wider social impacts of mental illness are felt. Governments, organisations and brands are increasingly getting involved with initiatives as the topic becomes less taboo, providing opportunities for companies to show support for a relatively apolitical issue (in contrast to sustainability, LGBTIQ+ rights etc.)Source: The West Australian - Mental Health Week aims to smash the stigma surround mental illness