Each of us has a role to play to ensure our own mental health is supported, strengthened and protected.
Today I am very pleased to thrown my own support behind Mental Health Week, which will be held October 4-10.
This year everyone is encouraged to make a promise to themselves, to help look after their own mental health and wellbeing.
By acting on the promise, and asking for support when needed, I know we can all live a more mentally healthy life.
With around 60 000 adults in Tasmania experiencing mental ill-health each year, it is imperative we use every opportunity available to us to share what we know, and encourage people to start taking action towards looking after their mental wellbeing.
The Hodgman Liberal Government proudly supports Mental Health Week by funding the Mental Health Council of Tasmania to deliver a small grants program for events held as part of the week.