Racism and social and emotional wellbeing
Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people describe how racism affects them.
Source: Headspace
Video
The Battle
Sam describes overcoming mental illness as a battle that requires determination to avoid negative thought cycles. He talks about the value of exercise, diet, discipline, communication and relaxation in achieving “the greatest victory that any of us can achieve in our lifetime”.
Source: Desert Pea Media/WNSWPHN
Rock Bottom
Will Hill talks about his experience of reaching out to Elders, finding strength in culture, and recovering from depression and thoughts of suicide.
Source: Desert Pea Media/WNSWPHN
Feeling Sad or Worried – English
This short animated video describes feelings of distress and how to offer and seek support.
Source: Mental Health Association of Central Australia
Feeling Sad or Worried – Warlpiri
This short animated video in Warlpiri language describes feelings of distress and how to offer and seek support.
Source: Mental Health Association of Central Australia
Feeling Sad or Worried – Pitjantatjara
This short animated video in Pitjantatjara language describes feelings of distress and how to offer and seek support.
Source: Mental Health Association of Central Australia
Feeling Sad or Worried – Arrernte
This short animated video in Arrernte language describes feelings of distress and how to offer and seek support.
Source: Mental Health Association of Central Australia
Yarns Heal: Nicky – Artist and Art Therapist
In this video, Nicky Newley describes her experiences with art and its role in her recovery through difficult times. The video is part of a suicide prevention campaign for LGBTIQ+ community members in Brisbane.
Source: Yarns Heal – funded by Brisbane North PHN
Yarns Heal: Tania – Lived Experience Storyteller and Art Therapist
A series of videos from Yarns Heal campaign ambassadors:
Tania, lived experience storyteller and art therapist, talks about the role of art, Country and community connection in coming through mental health challenges
Source: Yarns Heal – funded by Brisbane North PHN
Yarns Heal: Taz – LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl & Brotherboy Ambassador
A series of videos from Yarns Heal campaign ambassadors:
Taz, LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy ambassador, talks about the community support he experienced on coming out at age 17
Source: Yarns Heal – funded by Brisbane North PHN