MHACA has been busy celebrating 2018 Mental Health Week. A highlight this year was recognition of the wonderful contribution Kath Broadbent has made to the mental health sector over many years. She was awarded Mental Health Worker of the Year by the Hon. Vicki OHalloran, Administrator of the Northern Territory at Government House on the 10th October 2018.
🚨 Call-to-Action to reduce the life expectancy gap for people living with mental health issues 🚨
Equally Well Au campaign urges the NT Health and Mental Health Minister to address ongoing inequities in access to physical healthcare for people living with mental health conditions.
The Call to Action highlights the significant and preventable health disparities faced by people with mental health challenges. Currently, people living with mental health conditions die, on average, 11 years earlier than the general population, often due to preventable physical illnesses. Around 46 lives are lost every day — a tragic and unacceptable outcome driven by discrimination and systemic barriers.
Signatures play a critical role in amplifying this message and strengthening the collective voice calling for change. The more people and organisations who support the campaign, the harder it is to ignore.
NT residents are particularly encouraged to sign as representation from the Northern Territory is currently low.
👉 Sign the Call-to-Action at equallywell.org.au/call-to-action/
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Check out MHACA's February E-Newsletter Mental Health Matters - mailchi.mp/39fdf772142f/mental-health-matters-5867604
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