WEL102A Health and Wellbeing

Mental Health Week is a national event, held every October to coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 October). Find out more information about Mental Health Week by going to the website of the Australian Government National Mental Health Commission at the address below: http://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/media-cen… Follow the links to find out about World Mental Health Day and National Mental Health Week 2017. Using this event as a case study, discuss the following:  An overview of the initiative, why it is necessary and what it hopes to achieve  The role of government and Non-government agencies in addressing mental health in Australia  The value of engaging community in mental health initiatives like Mental Health Week  The role and impact of the media and social media in mental health promotion