*** WHAT ***
Mood Swing is a multifaceted event born after losing a friend to suicide. Previously known as Take a Swing For Mental Health, Mood Swing will again provide a fun, engaging and impactful festival in support of mental health groups in Australia. It is a chance to come together and to raise funds to help in meaningful ways.
*** WHY ***
Mood Swing’s inaugural 2014 event raised an aston
ishing $10,680 dollars for Smiling Mind, whose education initiatives in Victorian Schools, and self guided mindfulness mobile application provide practical tools to prevent harm and support people through the swings and roundabouts of life! Mood Swing is building on this success and broadening its reach in 2015/16. All proceeds raised this year will be donated to the Black Dog Institute and the Jesuit Society’s Support After Suicide Group in Melbourne. The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit organisation and world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. The Jesuit Society’s Support After Suicide Group in Melbourne provides support to individuals, families and children bereaved by suicide as well as training on how others can support those affected.
*** WHEN ***
Sunday, 7 February 2016.
