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According to Beyond Blue, three million Australians are living with anxiety or depression, yet conversations about our population\u2019s mental health often dodge the dinner table. <\/p>\n

Torquay charity Art of the Minds has been working towards changing this attitude through its month-long festival, which is slated for next month. <\/p>\n

Scheduled to coincide with World Mental Health Day, the 31-day program will provide the Surf Coast community and visitors alike with opportunities to learn about mental health, while breaking down barriers for people who may be reluctant to seek help. <\/p>\n

Art of the Minds president Jules Haddock said this year\u2019s festival will feature art exhibitions, dinners and dances, wellness retreats, education events and golf tournaments to appeal to as many community members as possible. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere is only one way to break the stigma of mental illness and that is to talk about it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why there will be something for everyone on the program.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guest speakers will also appear at selected events in a move to share experiences. <\/p>\n

Jillian McIver, whose much-loved brother Peter \u201cDrafty\u201d McIver took his life last year, has agreed to speak at Torquay\u2019s Peppers the Sands Resort on October 12.<\/p>\n

She said the McIvers had experienced a great deal of grief, having lost many family members in recent years. <\/p>\n

\u201cEach event has a life changing effect on those related, whether it be family, friends, work colleagues or strangers that you have never met,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately for those left behind it can be devastating to the point of hopelessness or it can enhance us to become stronger and better people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jillian said she hoped to inspire others to initiate important conversations about people\u2019s wellbeing. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy hope is that from his death we can ask you all to keep talking about him as he was part of our lives, and that we can also talk about the way Peter died,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201c(Peter) tried his very best but in the end, he ran out of strength. We all miss him and have tried to get on with life but will always have a story to tell, a memory to share and maybe a love that will keep us going. There is always hope.\u201d<\/p>\n

To join the conversation, attend next month\u2019s Art of the Minds Festival. <\/p>\n

For event details, visit artoftheminds.org.au<\/a> or visit facebook.com\/artoftheminds1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anyone who feels they might be struggling with their mental health is encouraged to phone Lifeline on 13 11 14 or to make use of the resources at beyondblue.org.au.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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