Put ADA on your RADAR in October!

beyondblue Anxiety and Depression Awareness (ADA) Month during October provides an opportunity for workplaces, community groups and individuals to take part in activities to raise awareness of anxiety and depression and help reduce the associated stigma.

Depression is common and can affect anyone at any time for many different reasons.

More than one million people in Australia experience depression, anxiety or related alcohol and drug problems each year. With the right treatment, most people recover.

Listen to a radio Community Service Announcement about ADA Month currently being played on Triple M and Fox Radio by clicking here.

How can you get involved in beyondblue's ADA Month?

Raising awareness is easy. Sometimes the simplest contributions have the greatest impact. Finding out more depression and anxiety and sharing the facts with your family, friends and work colleagues helps to reduce the associated stigma.

1. Select an activity in which you'd like to participate: 

• Distribute beyondblue anxiety and depression-awareness materials (available free of charge)
• Use a beyondblue shopping bag to raise awareness in your community
• Nominate a 'Wear Blue' day at your workplace or community group e.g. playgroup, mothers group, book club, sporting club etc to raise awareness of beyondblue 
• Wear a beyondblue wristband for the month
• Display a beyondblue fridge magnet at home or work
• Display beyondblue information and posters in your workplace or community space
• Encourage your friends, work colleagues, team maters or community group to participate in regular physical activity for ADA Month. (Regular exercise can help prevent depression)
• Check yourself, family members or friends for symptoms of depression by filling out the beyondblue depression checklist.

2. Click here to order your free ADA Month Kit.

For ADA Month enquiries or if you require assistance with ADA Month information resources please call the beyondblue ADA Month Hotline on 1800 226 718.