Rise Every Day Mentally Stronger

Investing in and building mental strength should be no different to building physical strength. This year the intent of this program is to increase the capability of students to recognise and manage their experience with anxiety. RED(M)S will provide some expert knowledge to students.

In Australia, current statistics show that 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness in any year. 45% of Australians experience a mental illness at some stage in their lives. For our youth, 1 in 5 display the symptoms of a mental illness. Devastatingly, suicide is the second most common cause of death for 15 to 24 year olds, with boys at a higher risk than girls.

Beginning Monday 28 February, RED(M)S is a 1 week project focusing on development of behaviours to support mental health of self and others. During lunch times there will be a range of activities for students to engage in. If you ever feel stressed, angry, frustrated, stuck, alone or afraid then there will be something for you.

Shane Roberts
Head of Department, HPE