About the Campaign
The Stress Less campaign is coordinated by the Mental Health Association NSW (MHA) and has the aim of increasing community awareness of the risks of stress and providing tips and ideas on how we can all go about reducing the impact of stress in our lives.
The Stress Less campaign has its origins in the MHA’s annual coordination of Mental Health Week (MHW).
Since 1985 the MHA has been charged with the coordination of MHW in NSW; since 1996 the MHW campaign has included Stress Less Day and for most of these years the production of resources based on annually updated ’10 tips to stress less’. The tips developed for 2009 and distributed in the form of postcards and posters is shown below.
The resources developed and distributed for Stress Less Day prove enormously popular each year. In 2009 a decision was made to extend the campaign to promote the stress less message over 10 months. The postcard shown above represents the first month of the campaign and highlights the tip "Have the courage to be imperfect". These postcards were distributed in the lead up to MHW in October 2009. Starting in November 2009, a new postcard will be released each month, each featuring one of the 10 tips. The postcards will be distributed by AvantCard through their network of stands in theatres, universities, cafes etc in NSW.
A partnership has been developed with the MHA’s sister organisation in the ACT, Mental Health Foundation ACT, and will also be distributed outside NSW.
Along with the postcard distribution you can get involved in the Stress Less campaign in a number of ways. Have a look at the other sections of this website for more information on stress and how to stress less, and get involved in our online competition.
About the Mental Health Association NSW
The Mental Health Association NSW a community-based organisation and registered charity. MHA's programs are funded by NSW Health and other agencies, plus private donations and bequests.
The MHA plays a vital role in the development of mental health initiatives which result in increased community awareness and knowledge of mental health issues. With the support of our Board, staff, members, volunteers and students, we work towards a society free from prejudice and discrimination against people living with mental illness. We strive towards a community that embraces and maintains mental, social and emotional wellbeing for all people.