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The Wellbeing champions program Â
The wellbeing champion program between the AFLNT and headspace Darwin launched at the start of last season and is continuing again in season 2019/2020! The Wellbeing champions program set out to select passionate individuals who players can go to in need of support with their wellbeing and mental health. Many things happen off the field we need help with and we often are unsure of who we can turn too. With the wellbeing champions in place, we will be able to be the link between players and service providers that can further support.
                                   
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Improving your knowledge on mental health
Mental Health vs Mental IllnessÂ
Being mentally healthy is about being able to work and/or study to your full potential, cope with day-to-day stresses, be involved in your community, and live your life in a free and satisfying way. A person who has good mental health has good emotional and social wellbeing and the capacity to cope with changes and challenges.
Most of the time, metal illness doesn't just appear out of nowhere. There are early signs we can look out for that you may be developing mental health difficulties. These include:
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Not enjoying or wanting to be involved in things you'd normally do or enjoy
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Changes in what you eat/not eating or sleeping patternsÂ
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Getting angry easy or having problems with family and friends for no reason
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Find yourself not performing your best at school/workÂ
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Being involved in risky behaviour that you'd normally avoid like taking drugs or drinking too muchÂ
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 Feeling down or sad and you're unsure whyÂ
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Feeling like things aren't right
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For more information on mental health or mental illness please go to:Â https://headspace.org.au/young-people/what-is-mental-health/Â
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Find a service
There are many services in the Northern Territory that can help you look after your wellbeing.
If you need support around things like:
- Bullying
- Relationship break downs
- Alcohol and other drug usage
- Domestic Violence
- Homelessness
- Emergency relief
- Mental Health problems
- Physical health problems
- Sexual assault
- Gambling
There's always a service that can help. To have a look, go to:Â https://ntcoss.org.au/directory/
 
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Don't feel like talking to someone in person? eheadspace could be an option for you.
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eheadspace provides online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and friends. If you’re based in Australia and going through a tough time, eheadspace can help: https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
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Info for helping family or friends
Helping a friend or family member through a hard time can be really difficult. For further information and tips on how you can better support a loved one, go to https://headspace.org.au/friends-and-family/life-issues/
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Cameron Ilett and Shannon Rioli discuss mental health
 Maintaining your mental health is just as important as maintaining your physical health. Like our bodies, our minds need training too! But unlike training your body, it’s not always obvious what you can do to train your mind.
Bio's of Wellbeing champions
 Brett Walker
 Carmel Lohan
    Chris Williams
  Robert Hale- St Marys
     Louisa Bahen-Wright (PINT)
 Natalie Harwood
  James Flynn - Waratah
   Jan WrayÂ
       Nat Althouse - BuffaloesÂ
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 Lisa Smith- St Marys
 Tim FriendÂ
   Lori NivenÂ
Emergency Assistance
Emergency Assistance
If you or someone you know is at risk of harming themselves or others please click on https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/mental-health/24-hour-mental-health-hotlines for further information.
If you require emergency assistance, please call emergency services on 000.
The wellbeing champion program is a collaboration between the AFLNT and headspace Darwin and aims to select a male and female from each club to be a go to person for players who need support with their wellbeing. Many things happen off the field we need help with and we often are unsure of who we can turn too. With the wellbeing champions in place, we will be able to be the link between players and service providers that can further support you.