A local mayor has literally taken the plunge to encourage residents to make mental health their top priority.
Mayor of Camden, Cr Vince Ferreri, joined Fred from Talk2MeBro at Julia Reserve (pictured above) and braved his first ever cold plunge while chatting about the importance of connection and the free mental health and wellbeing activities taking place across Camden throughout October – Mental Health Month.
“I was told a cold plunge is good for your mental health and I was also told it would be freezing – they were right on both counts,’’ said Mayor Ferreri.
“While I’m not sure I’ll be rushing back into the cold plunge anytime soon, it was a great opportunity to spend some time with Fred from Talk2MeBro and talk about the importance of looking after our mental health and staying connected.
“This year’s Mental Health Month theme, A Little Connection Goes a Long Way, is a great reminder that even simple moments of connection can make a real difference to our wellbeing.
“Whether it’s going for a walk, grabbing a coffee, meeting someone new or simply having a chat, these everyday connections can help us feel supported and remind us that we’re not alone.
“I encourage residents to get involved in the Mental Health Month activities, meet new people and take some time to look after their mental health and wellbeing.”
Held each October in NSW, Mental Health Month is an opportunity for individuals, communities and organisations to come together to promote mental health and wellbeing, encourage open conversations and create opportunities for people to connect and support one another.
