Check in on Your Mental Wellbeing this Get Ready Weekend
16 September 2024
Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is encouraging the community to prepare their mental wellbeing, as well as their homes, for the upcoming bushfire season.
Wentworth Healthcare CEO, Lizz Reay, said that while this upcoming ‘Get Ready’ weekend serves as a crucial time for our community to assess our risk and prepare our homes and properties, it is equally as important to check in and prepare ourselves and our families mentally. This is particularly relevant for those who have been affected by bushfires in the past.
“We have had a warm and windy start to spring, which may be causing people to be anxious. It’s natural to feel worried about the upcoming bushfire season and it’s important to acknowledge that these feelings are normal. It can be helpful to talk openly with family and friends and ask for help if needed.”
“If you or your family are experiencing unpleasant memories, feelings of sadness, or if you or your family’s stress is overwhelming and starting to interfere with your daily life, then it might be time to seek professional support.”
If you are unsure about what support you may need, Ms Reay suggests talking to your GP.
“GPs can refer patients to services in the area and can also look at other health factors that may be impacting your, or your family’s, overall wellbeing,” she said.
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