Our Health Promotion team is getting ready for a big Mental Health Month of sharing the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’. This beautifully simple checklist introduces ways to improve your psychological and emotional health, based on extensive international research.
A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body for your overall wellbeing. Like physical fitness, you can strengthen your psychological health in lots of small day-to-day ways.
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing can lead to improved mental health
Start simple, find physical activities that you enjoy. Being active keeps your body and your mind working well.
Connect with those around you. Socialising with people and developing strong relationships contributes to good health and wellbeing.
Helping others can boost happiness and life satisfaction. Anything from giving a smile to volunteering.
Set yourself a new challenge. Learn something new or rediscover an old interest.
Take notice of your thoughts and feelings, use your five senses to become mindful of what’s around you.
Learn more about the 5 Ways to Wellbeing
Are you doing the 5?
The Health Promotion team has developed an inspiration guide to incorporate the 5 Ways into your life.
Check out own inspiration guide.
2024 Mental Health Month events
2nd October – Visit the BCHS stall at the Be Well, Connected Expo in Healthcote
22nd October – Take part in the self care workshop at Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre
29th October – Test your knowledge at the Trivia and Afternoon Tea event at Eaglehawk Community House
22nd November – Crunch your way through the sweet Apple Activity at Kangaroo Flat Library storytime from 10.30-11am.
22nd November – Enjoy the 5 Ways to Wellbeing session and afternoon tea, also at Kangaroo Flat library, from 2-3.30pm.
View the full Mental Health Month Calendar
Wellbeing Hub
Here are a collection of resources and links to visit to display in your home or setting and help boost wellbeing.
- pdf 5 Ways to Wellbeing Fact Sheet (685 KB)
- pdf Mindfulness Fact Sheet (634 KB)
- pdf 5 Ways Weekly Planner (810 KB)
Got any questions?
If you have any questions about the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and how you can use the program or get involved, email our Health Promotion team member Sebastian on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 5406 1200.
