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Taking on The Push-Up Challenge for Mental Health Awareness and Fundraising! Every year, millions of individuals worldwide grapple with mental health challenges, yet stigma and misconceptions often shroud these issues in silence. It's time to break that silence. It's time to spark conversations, foster empathy, and cultivate understanding. Together, we can chip away at the barriers that hinder access to support and resources for those in need. But I can't do it alone. I need your help. Your support, whether it's through donations, spreading the word, or joining me in this challenge, can make a world of difference. https://lnkd.in/g5jQ_Bx2

Hi all, this June I'm completing 3,249 push-ups in 24 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health in Australia. You can show your support by making a tax-deductible donation to my page where I'm aiming for $500. I'm aiming for 20 individuals to donate $25 or more. If you pause for a moment and connect with this cause, perhaps you can be one of these people. I understand if you don't want to or cannot, and I thank you for taking some time to make yourself more aware about this cause. Perhaps, alternatively, you can spread this information to others or reach out to someone who may be struggling. Having done this before, I know that this truly becomes physically challenging throughout the month. (And I am very out of shape at the moment so this will be a grind!) Your body aches and your resilience reduces. Often you think it is not possible to do another day and cannot see the finish line. This is something that people face on a day-to-day basis in a range of different contexts. They don't necessarily feel it physically but rather face it mentally and struggle, often feeling alone. Every dollar helps #pushforbetter mental health outcomes in Australia by funding much-needed mental health services and initiatives. Services that support people to realise they are not alone and always have help. For lifeline, just $39 dollars will fund one life-saving call and $60 will keep the crisis support lines open for half an hour. Thank you for your support! https://lnkd.in/gnaacsWR

Did you know that 45% of Australians will face a mental health condition in their lifetime? And for our veterans, that number climbs to 75%. Yet most won’t seek the support, its time to destigmatise mental health. That’s why I’m hosting a Big Blue Table this October to raise awareness and funds for Beyond Blue. Every dollar raised will support their Support Service, providing vital help for those battling anxiety, depression, and suicide. No matter where they are, what time it is, or what they’re going through, Beyond Blue provides free, confidential and immediate counselling with a trained counsellor 24 hours a day seven days a week via phone, chat or email. Now I can’t have you all at my table, but I encourage you to start the conversation with those around you—that it’s okay to not be okay. Together, we can make a difference, especially for our veterans and for everyone who may be struggling in silence. Visit the link in my profile to get involved for a tax deductible donation. Let’s fight the stigma of mental health—one meal at a time. https://lnkd.in/gBycM6a6

Looking for support! At xAmplify we’re great at rallying around each other in support of a good cause, so when one of my teammates asked me to join the 2024 Push-Up Challenge I signed up without thinking about it. A few weeks in I won’t say I regret it but I’m certainly feeling the outcome of that decision. But what good is participating in a fundraiser without raisings some funds? That’s where I need your help, so please have a look at the Push-Up Challenge website and donate here: https://lnkd.in/ghNBfjVd 🔹 Why This Matters: Like many of us, I’ve seen the benefits of positive mental health, and the impact of mental illness. Participating in The Push-Up Challenge is more than just exercise; it's about standing in solidarity with those who face mental health challenges every day. 🔹 Team Effort: Our team is a diverse group, varying in fitness levels and enthusiasm for push-ups, but we're united in our commitment to support this vital cause. Together, we're pushing our limits to reach our targets and make a meaningful difference. 🔹 My Goal: I've set myself the challenge of completing all 3,249 push-ups of the challenge to represent the 3,249 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2022, as reported by the latest statistics. Each push-up is a tribute to a life lost and a step towards preventing future tragedies. I am asking for your support—whether it’s cheering us on or making a donation, every little bit helps us get closer to our goal. Together, we can shed light on mental health issues and support those in need. Let’s push for better mental health. 💪 #PushForBetter #ThePushUpChallenge #MentalHealthAwareness

It's #InternationalMensDay - a chance to call out the life-saving work of amazing mental health support and suicide prevention charities like Hector's House. If your company's considering a charity partner for 2025, please please think of them - sadly, they are needed more than ever. And if you, or anyone you know, find life's getting a bit much at the moment, please reach out to them. Here's why they're so important. https://lnkd.in/efpw_FFJ #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention Trigger warning: references to suicide

Join Team Air Supply in the Push-Up Challenge 2024! 🌟 We’ve taken on the challenge to complete either 3249 or 1625 push-ups or alternative exercises between 5th-28th June. These numbers represent the lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2022. Our focus is on promoting better mental health and supporting Lifeline, a vital resource for those in need. Every 30 seconds, someone in Australia reaches out to Lifeline for help. They provide invaluable support 24/7, offering a non-judgmental listening ear to those who are feeling overwhelmed or in crisis. With the cost per call to Lifeline being $29, every cent raised will directly aid those seeking help. Mental health is at the core of our business, as we’ve faced our own challenging times. Each member of our team has a unique story, emphasizing the importance of looking after our mental well-being and supporting others. Your support means the world to us. Even a $1 tax-deductible donation can make a difference. Follow our journey and contribute if you can. Together, let’s make a positive impact on mental health and suicide prevention. Hashtags: #PushUpChallenge #MentalHealthMatters #LifelineSupport #SuicidePrevention #TeamAirSupply #MentalWellBeing

In January 2024 it's suspected that roughly 441 people (324 men and 117 women) lost their lives to suicide in England. According to a NatCen survey, only 13% of people in the UK have high levels of positive mental health. In England, 1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year, and 1 in 6 people experience anxiety or depression any given week. Whilst I found credible sources for all of these stats, the sad reality is that they are all probably wrong and the real numbers are even higher and worse than we can imagine. This has to change, and we need to work together to combat this mental pandemic. I'm collaborating with Mind to help raise money and awareness in the fight for better mental health, by completing 31 minutes of activity for the 31 days in January. If you would like to donate to the cause or join my team in the fight here's the link https://lnkd.in/esAyt2UW If you are interested in my results and progress of the challenge add me on Strava here https://lnkd.in/eJAT8Q_B #mentalhealth #awareness #charity #running #mind

Alarmingly, one of the findings of the report on The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024 shows that no province or territory is spending what they should be on mental health. To address this critical gap in support, Nanaimo Brain Injury Society is raising funds for mental health services for brain injury survivors. Give the gift of hope today: https://nbis.ca/donate/ #mentalhealthIShealth #braininjury

🚶♂️ Stepping Up for Children’s Mental Health: 310,000 Steps in July! 🚶♂️ I’m excited/nervous to announce that I’ve signed up for a charity challenge in July to support Place2Be an incredible organisation dedicated to improving children’s mental health. My goal is to complete 310,000 steps throughout the month. One in five children and young people now have a diagnosable mental health issue. That’s six children in every classroom with a condition like depression or anxiety. Place2Be is the UK’s leading school-based mental health charity, providing support to children, families, and school-based staff when they need it most. Every step I take will help raise awareness and funds for this essential cause. I’ll be tracking my progress and sharing updates along the way. Your encouragement and support would mean the world to me and the children benefiting from Place2Be’s services. Please help me support Place2Be’s vital work, and together we can make a real difference to children’s mental health and ensure that children don’t have to face mental health problems alone. If you’d like to support this cause, no matter how small, please consider donating through my JustGiving page linked below. Please share this post to help spread the word! If you would like to learn more about Place2Be, please visit Place2Be - www.place2be.org.uk Together, we can make a difference! #CharityChallenge #Place2Be #MentalHealth #SupportChildren #310000Steps #walking #charity #childrensmentalhealth #fundraising

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this month we are raising funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association to help stop the gaps in the system, provide care before crisis and help keep people well. The pandemic, the climate crisis, the economy, war, injustice, unrest, uncertainty – it’s a lot to cope with and we can all use support sometimes. So this June our Vernon team will be part of Ride Don’t Hide, riding for mental health. So no one has to ride alone. So no one has to struggle with their mental health alone. Even before the pandemic, our mental health care system was not meeting people’s needs, in part due to underfunding and long waiting lists. A staggering 1.6 million Canadians per year already reported not getting the mental health care they needed. One third of (or 9.1 million) people in Canada will experience a mental illness or substance use disorder during their lifetime. And yet, a third of Canadians can’t get the mental health care they need and that rises to 75% for children. None of us can do this alone. We all need community and connection. If you would like to donate to this cause, click this link: https://lnkd.in/duQvFngU #MentalHealthAwareness #CanadianMentalHealthAssosiation #RideDontHide #MentalHealthMatters #EndtheStigma #NoOneHasToRideAlone #Donate #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth