Northern suburbs residents are among tens of thousands of Australians to have been provided with information about depression and anxiety this year.
Between February and May, a Beyond Blue national road show will travel more than 50,000 kilometres in a big blue bus through every state and territory.
Last week, the bus made pit stops at Mernda Community Fair, the Craigieburn shopping centre, RMIT Bundoora, Bunnings Broadmeadows and Westfields Plenty Valley.
Hundreds of residents paid a visit, including federal McEwen MP Rob Mitchell.
Beyond Blue chief executive officer Georgie Harman said the tour bus would continue visiting shopping centres and markets in Victoria until late May.
“Getting people in communities talking about mental health is an important first step in tackling these conditions,” she said.
“Three million Australians are living with depression or anxiety, yet more than half don’t seek help,” she said.
“We need everyone to realise there is no shame in asking for support and it’s important to seek help early.”
