BCHS Community Newsletter - November 2024 - Other - Page 4
What’s on in December...
BCHS Christmas closure
Our hardworking staff are
taking a break to be with
loved ones.
All sites and services will
close from 12pm Tuesday,
December 24, 2024.
All sites and services will
reopen on Thursday,
January 2, 2025.
If you have an emergency
call 000 immediately.
For non-emergency
medical advice or care we
recommend you try:
Nurse On Call
1300 606 024, or
healthdirect GP
Helpline 1800 022 222.
Top tips to support your mental health
from our counselling team
1. Diet, sleep and exercise: These are the foundation of good
mental health. To recharge your mental wellness battery,
eat healthy, get a good night’s sleep and get out for a walk.
2. Practice gratitude: Deliberately focus on the good things
in your life. Use this prompt to help: I'm grateful for
__________ because _____________.
Make a list of 5-10 things every day.
3. Notice your feelings, and check the facts: Feelings are
not facts. Practice noticing that you are having a feeling,
and then practice communicating your needs clearly and
with respect.
4. Give and receive hugs (consensual of course!): Physical
touch releases feel-good hormones. Cuddle the kids,
grandparents, and your pets.
5. Sing and dance (with others): When we move in time with
others, we feel a sense of belonging and connection, which
is important to all social beings.
