TOPIC MEETING – JULY 29^TH 2020

MENTAL HEALTH Can’t BE TAUGHT – IT HAS TO BE LEARNT TOGETHER

1. Life experience is the best teacher
2. Connecting with others who understand helps us learnt that we are not alone and learn and encourage each other
3. In helping others we are helping ourselves
4. We can read a story but to truly understand it we must live it
5. Being part of a group helps us know ourselves better
6. The key word of the Topic GROW wisdom is – Together
7. Caring for our mental health benefits our overall health, being part of GROW we encourage wellness and self-care
8. At every stage of our life we are learning and growing
9. Music, talking with friends, good communication skills, being in nature, these are some of the tools we have learnt together that can help our mental health
10. Carry the message to others in need-  Step 12- GROW Program

The above are insights gained from members who attended our GROW Zoom Topic meeting –

Louise Carroll – Area Coordinator – North East/Eastern Region