September is Liptember!
Liptember started in 2010 to raise awareness for women’s mental health issues. While mental health impacts all genders, it’s important to acknowledge the different life experiences, triggers and issues -such as postnatal depression and menopause. Women experience PTSD at a higher rate than men. And 1 in 3 will experience anxiety. (Beyond Blue has more information on stats).
As many of my readers know, I experience anxiety and have been diagnosed with PTSD (and more recently fibromyalgia). This month I’m wearing Liptember lippy in support of my fellows with anxiety and PTSD, and those with other mental health issues.
Please donate via https://www.liptember.com.au/karenjcarlisle
I’m hoping to raise at least $300 this month. Help me support research, programs and services to help woman around Australia, whe breaking down stigma attached to mental health. Beneficiaries include The Royal Women’s Hospital, Lifeline, BATYR, R U OK? and others.
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who supported me. Together, we raised $75.