In 2021, we became a partner organisation of Act Belong Commit. Act-Belong-Commit is a community-based health promotion campaign that aims to encourage people to take action to improve their mental health and wellbeing. The campaign was created in Western Australia in 2005 by a group of health professionals and researchers who wanted to address the growing problem of mental health issues in the state.

The name "Act-Belong-Commit" was chosen to reflect the three key actions that can promote positive mental health:

Act: Taking action to improve your physical and mental health, such as exercising or volunteering.
Belong: Building and maintaining positive relationships with others, such as family and friends.
Commit: Setting goals and having a sense of purpose, such as studying or pursuing a hobby.

Since its creation, the Act-Belong-Commit campaign has been widely adopted in Western Australia and has expanded to other parts of Australia and internationally. The campaign uses various strategies, such as social media, community events, and school programs, to promote the message of taking action for mental health. The Epsychiatry team is proud to be assosciated with Act-Belong-Commit.