This past Thursday was RU OK?Day in Australia; an annual call to action to open up a conversation on mental health through social connection and support. But starting that conversation can be tricky.
Psychologist Chris Cheers has focused his practice on elevating wellbeing in the arts and LGBTIQ+ communities. You might have come across his work through the Arts Wellbeing Collectives Mental Health Matinées or on your socials.
Today I want to share some of his tips to broach the topic of mental health with the folks round you. In his words:
A day that can be the catalyst for supportive and helpful conversations, but also a day to consider how to make those conversations as helpful as possible.