Raising awareness of mental health for our medical community
Friday 5th of June is CrazySocks4Docs day.
For those who have never heard of it, CrazySocks4Docs is a world campaign started in 2017 by Dr Geoff Toogood, a Melbourne Cardiologist who has championed mental health support for doctors and health professionals after his own battle with mental health illness.
It’s encouraged to don your craziest socks in both solidarity and a bid to raise awareness of mental health in the medical community. It’s about normalising the conversation and creating a safe space to do it.
How did this all start…
No matter who you are, anyone can get involved and enjoy the day. Show your support for this great cause, by wearing your most flamboyant socks in the name of health professional’s mental health this Friday. Take a picture of your socks and post it on your social media accounts – lets show our support!
#CrazySocks4Docs
For those needing independent support:
- Queensland Doctors’ Health Program (QDHP) helpline: +61 7 3833 4352 (24/7) or visit https://dhasq.org.au/what-we-do/helpline/
- Nurse & Midwife Support, call 1800 667 877 or visit https://www.nmsupport.org.au/
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
- Do not forget to have a and check in with your regular GP.