You're Not Alone!

 

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If you have a mental health condition or someone who has it then fear not! For you are not alone! 

Mental Health issues are more prevalent in our social today than in any other point in human history and according to Beyond Blue, it is estimated that 45% of Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. 

In this Human library event you'll hear extraordinary stories from our books and how they've dealt with mental health problems or their experiences working with people with those issues. The purpose of these stories is to make you aware, educated, open-minded and rethink stereotypes in regard to mental health.

What is a Human Library?

It's like a normal library but the books are human volunteers that specialize in a subject like mental health just like in this event and library guests can borrow them then listen to their story, ask them questions and engage in open conversations that you wouldn't normally have. The goal of a human library is to educate, encourage open-mindedness, encourage diversity, and crush stereotypes.

Details

When:  Sunday October 10^th, 12pm-2:20PM

Where: Pearl Cove Library

Bookings

You can book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/

For further information

please contact: 5555 555 555 or email us at Library@pearlcove.nsw.gov.au 

Beyond Blue:  https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts

John Bingle (student number: 880601390)

We need to talk about youth mental health

           

                    MAGIC MENTAL HEALTH

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candour, more unashamed conversation.” Glenn Close

Magic Mental Health is an important Human Living Library event that will take place on World Mental Health Day, 10/10/2019 from 12 pm-3:50 pm at Pearl Cove Library in The Pearl Room.

The purpose of Human Living Libraries is to expose the community to different people they may not otherwise interact with, share new perspectives, lessen prejudice and develop a better understanding of others. Young people are encouraged to attend this event (12-25) and bookings are essential.

The purpose of the event is to talk openly about mental health with compassion and without judgement. The more we talk about mental health, the more we lessen the stigma surrounding this universal, non-discriminatory issue.


Light refreshments will be provided.


Book Profiles


Henry Thompson

Henry is a psychologist who has been helping people with mental health issues for over 20 years. He is also an author, publishing several books focusing on mental health.

Lara Wells 

Lara has been a youth worker for 8 years and appreciates every opportunity she gets to talk to young people about mental health. Lara was bullied in high school and has since hosted numerous mental health workshops at youth centres.

Betty Jones

Betty has been a high school counsellor for over 10 years and has received countless testimonials from students expressing the positive impact she made in their lives.

Jarred Holden

Jarred is an Indigenous Australian business owner. He runs an automotive repair business and has struggled with mental health issues throughout his life. He has 3 children of his own and wants to connect with young people and show them that there is always hope.

Event Details

Where: The Pearl Room (located adjacent to Pearl Cove Library on the ground floor, wheelchair accessible) 

When: Thursday, 10/10/2019 from 12 pm-3:50 pm 

Bookings: http://www.eventbrite.com.au or at Pearl Cove Library Customer Service Desk

Phone: (02) 9513 6592

More Information

10/10 World Mental Health Day

https://1010.org.au


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Share a Cuppa: Aussie Mental Health Morning Tea

"One in five Australians are affected by mental illness, yet many don't seek help because of stigma." - Mental Health Australia

World Mental Health Day is around the corner and Pearl Cove is a huge supporter of raising awareness to this cause. We also want you to be part of it so Pearl Cove Library is inviting you to morning tea with our four special guests - Human Living Libraries. Grasp onto this opportunity by becoming a 'reader' and engaging in conversations with our 'books' to discover their unbelievable journey of their battles with mental health.

While engaging in your 'books', enjoy some of our Aussie themed morning tea selections such as lamingtons, cheesymite scrolls and Anzac biscuits.

Make your promise today in helping to raise awareness and promote better mental health in our community.

Date: Wednesday 10th October 2018
Time: 10.10am to 12.30pm
Location: Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library
Cost: Free

Bookings essential. Book online through EventBrite here.

Contact Information:

Event Librarian: Willow Braye
Phone: 9905 9541
Email: willow.braye@pearlcove.nsw.gov.au

For more information on Mental Health Day visit 10/10 World Mental Health Day

For more information on Human Living Libraries visit The Human Library

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By Grace Yoo

Help Yourself and Others With Mental Illness

Sep 10th World suicide prevention day

 

"How to help other and yourself with mental illness"

  "World suicide day: suicide help seminar"

 

All invited, privet one on one conversations with others about mental illness are available. Along with informative talks by mental health professionals and volunteers who have experienced mental illness. There will be materials provided by the library to help our goal in raising the common knowledge about mental illness and therefore help prevent and guide those suffering from mental illnesses.  

 

 

Food and catering will be provided and we will do our best to provide for everyone

 

The seminar will run on the 10th from 4:00 to 7:00 and will be found in the Pearl Cove Library, there will be signs with directions from the front desk. 

 

There will be separate areas if needed.

 

We will provide information on a list of mental illnesses but will be focusing on Depression.

 

Mental Health Australia

 

Isobel Walker

 

Uncomfortable Conversations – understanding mental illness, a Human Living Library Event

It’s world mental health day on the 10^th of October. Join us at Pearl Cove Library for a Human Living Libraries event to help break the stigma around mental illnesses. Listen to our four diverse human books and their incredible, thought provoking stories of living and working with mental illness.

Read more about world mental health day and the role of mental health education by clicking this link: https://1010.org.au/about/

https://1010.org.au/

10^th October from 2pm—6pm
Held in Pearl Cove Library
Reserve a book by booking on Eventbrite
Light refreshments will be provided.

What’s a human living library?

“The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered.” Visit http://humanlibrary.org/ to learn more. 

Meagan Lacoba