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The team works within a strength's model, acknowledging that people have the ability to live their lives. Traditionally there has been an understanding that those with mental health issues need a 'worker' in order to be able to manage their lives. However, the team works from the understanding that we all have periods in our lives when we need the support of others. The team currently operates within a waiting list and do their utmost to provide efficient services to the public.
"Health & Wellbeing Team - bringing energy and opportunities"
The Health & Wellbeing team within MMCHS aim to support and contribute to the development of strong, enriched, healthy, Murray Mallee communities, by the promotion of interconnectedness, resilience and participation, including all cultures and lifestyles within the region.
click on the link below to read more about the mental health team...
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Everyone has mental health, that doesn't mean we are mental, it means we need to take care of ourselves so that we feel well and able to cope. Ways of keeping yourself well include getting help, mixing with others, laughing and exercise. Talk to workers at community health if you feel like you are going 'crazy' - we can help find ways to support you to feel better and more able to manage.
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Click on the link below to read various articles pertaining to how to cope with the loss of a loved one through suicide. This article has been taken directly from the American Association of Suicidology and Lifeline Melbourne's brochure 'Survivors of Suicide'. For copies of this brochure, contact Lifeline Melbourne on (03) 9662 1677 or the Grief Counselling and Support Unit of the Victorian State Coroner's Office on (03) 9684 4444.
For 24 hour telephone counselling in this area please contact Crisis Care on 131 611 or Lifeline on 131 114.
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Depression, Does Your Diet Have A Role?
Appetite is affected in people who have depression, resulting in wieght gain or weight loss.
Click on the link below to view the entire article.
depression factsheet
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Mental Health Promotion Project
( 10 September 2004 8:57am )
The Mental Health Promotion Project aims to provide opportunities for rural organisations to support the mental, social and emotional wellbeing of their communities. This is the third year that the Hills Mallee Southern Regional health Service is running this project with the Murray Mallee Community Health Service managing the project finance.
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You are what you eat
Eat Healthy!
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