Mental Health Achievement Award

Kerry Armstrong Actress and Me: Karen Tyrrell

YIPPEE! I’m celebrating! … I’m finalist in the 2014 Mental Health Week achievement awards.

I’m so proud I triumphed over mental illness, writing my recovery and resilience books… Me & HIM: A Guide to Recovery (wellness tips for adults) Bailey Beats the Blah and STOP the Bully (prevention for children).

I’m honoured Open Minds and Queensland Alliance of Mental health recognized my devotion to improving the understanding and awareness of mental health in Queensland.

Two weeks ago Open Minds rang me with exciting news that judges chose me as one of three finalists in the Consumer and Carer category. I’ve been bursting to tell you ever since!

QLD Mental Health Week achievement awards

I attended the Achievement Awards luncheon at Brisbane City Hall Oct 10 with my dearest husband Steve. I’d like to thank my two referees Mayor Pam Parker of Logan City Council and Wendy Millgate editor of South City Bulletin magazine.

Mayor Pam Parker launched my recovery memoir ME & HER: A Memoir of Madness in 2012, finalist in 2012 Awards.

Pam Parker supports my mental health work in the Logan community as I speak at schools, libraries and community events.

I write mental health articles for South City Bulletin.

Madonna King media guru and Kerry Armstrong actress and mental health advocate announced the winners.

Kerry Armstrong: Judge, Me & Madonna King MC

DRUM ROLL …And the winners are…

Individual … Helen Glover

Consumer or Carer … The Carer & Family Working Group

Workforce … Microsoft & Corinda State High School

Organization … MIFQ Art Exhibition

Overall Winner …Helen Glover

I’ve won the trifecta! A mental health Finalist award in the Consumer or Carer category for my THREE books for adults and kids…

Me & HIM: A Guide to Recovery – wellness & resilience tips for everyone to attain their happiness

Bailey Beats the Blah -How to change BLAH into Ha-ha-Ha Child mental health picture book to prevent anxiety and depression in KIDS

STOP the Bully -Heart felt story with Bully prevention skills and FREE teacher Resources HERE

I’m ecstatic I was a finalist and the ONLY children’s author who reached final position.

Libby Trickett: Olympic swimmer & I

Richard Nelson: CEO QLD Alliance of Mental Health & I

These awards bring mental health to the forefront, helping to break the stigma of mental illness. I’m blessed to be able to support others on their recovery journey as a mental health advocate, author and speaker, spreading the news of HOPE to Queensland and global communities.

Oct 7: I shared my recovery and coping skills with PA hospital Acute Psychiatric ward … HERE

Oct 11: I presented my interactive story telling sessions Bailey Beats the Blah & STOP the Bully at Sanity Fair … HERE

Winners & Finalist Mental Health Achievement Awards

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Steve Tyrrell

October 11, 2014 at 4:35 pm

Not bad, whatya doing next week?

Alison Stegert

Congrats Karen! So happy for your well-deserved achievement.

Karen

October 11, 2014 at 5:44 pm

Thanks Steve,
You’ve been alongside me every step of the way.
Thanks for being my chauffeur every day this week …HUGS Karen xx

October 11, 2014 at 5:45 pm

Thanks Alison,
For your awesome freindship for the last two years, supporting me and cheering me on.. Karen 🙂

Wendy Johnson

October 11, 2014 at 6:23 pm

Fantastic Karen, well done. You deserve every success for the wonderful work you do xo

October 11, 2014 at 6:37 pm

Thanks Wendy,
I knew you”d be happy for me.
Thanks for your kind friendship and support over the last few years … Karen 🙂

Graham Clements

October 11, 2014 at 6:41 pm

Congratulations Karen.

October 11, 2014 at 8:03 pm

Hi Graham,
Thanks for supporting my mental health advocacy. I think you were one of the first to interview me back in 2012… Karen 🙂

Ian Knabel

October 11, 2014 at 8:52 pm

Congratulations Karen! Well deserved and just acknowledgement of all that you do in the mental health community. You stand as an inspiration for everyone affected by mental illness that it possible to work through it and achieve amazing things in your life. You are give off such a positive vibe in everything you do.

I consider myself very lucky to count you as a friend and look forward to working together to improve life for those affected by mental health issues, their families, loved ones and friends.

October 11, 2014 at 9:26 pm

Thanks Ian,
for your very generous support and friendship.
I too support your advocacy you show through your website and newsletters
I would love to meet you one day, and work with you on a project … Karen 🙂