Resources on the behaviours known to protect and improve mental health, are available for GPs and their patients through the Act Belong Commit website.
The evidence-based message of Act Belong Commit encapsulates three things known to support good mental health: staying active – mentally and physically; connecting with others and fostering a sense of belonging; and doing things which give meaning to your life, such as contributing to a cause or taking up a new challenge.
Or as the campaigns key messages says, “Do something; do something with someone; do something meaningful”.
As well as information on mentally protective behaviours, the Act Belong Commit website includes an Activity Finder and a self-assessment tool Given the measurable increases in anxiety and depression in the community during COVID-19,there’s never been a better time for GPs to remind patients of specific behaviours that help them to stay mentally well.
For more information see the Act Belong Commit website or contact Actbelongcommit@curtin.edu.au to receive Act Belong Commit resources for your practice.