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Get ready to put on your boldest and most vibrant lipstick because September 1 is Liptember! This Australian-based campaign was created in 2010 to raise awareness and funds for women's mental health by encouraging people to wear brightly colored lipsticks throughout the month of September. The idea is to start conversations about mental health and show support for those who may be struggling. So go ahead, rock that red or bold purple lip and be a part of this empowering movement!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Liptember Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>Liptember was launched in Australia to raise awareness for women's mental health, starting with a bright lipstick campaign in September.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Partnered with Major Retailer</div><div class='timeline-text'>Chemist Warehouse, a notable Australian retail pharmacy, became a major partner of the Liptember campaign bringing nationwide attention to the cause.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Liptember Lipstick Line</div><div class='timeline-text'>Liptember advocacy expanded by launching its own line of brightly colored lipsticks, with all proceeds going towards women's mental health research.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Reaching a Million Dollar Milestone</div><div class='timeline-text'>For the first time, Liptember raises more than $1 million for women's mental health initiatives within Australia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Partnership Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Liptember extended its partnership with more mental health network organizations and increased its health program funding.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Initiatives Despite Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite the global pandemic, Liptember continued its advocacy by launching virtual initiatives and digital forums to keep mental health conversations alive.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Wear a different lipstick every day</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge yourself to wear a different lipstick every day for the entire month of Liptember. This is a fun and creative way to raise awareness for mental health.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Liptember-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and host a Liptember-themed party! Have everyone wear their boldest and brightest lipsticks and make it a fun and colorful event to spread awareness for mental health.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a social media challenge</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Start a social media challenge to raise money for mental health organizations. For example, for every person who posts a selfie wearing bold lipstick and uses the hashtag #Liptember, they can donate $1 to the cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a Liptember event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out if there are any Liptember events happening in your area and attend them! This is a great way to meet new people, learn more about mental health, and support the cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a mental health organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>One of the most impactful ways to celebrate Liptember is to donate to a mental health organization of your choice. Every little bit helps and can make a big difference in someone's life.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raising awareness for mental health</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Liptember is an important campaign that aims to raise awareness and funds for mental health issues, particularly in women. Mental illness affects one in five Australians and it's essential to acknowledge and support those who are struggling.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encouraging open and honest conversations</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Liptember encourages people to share their personal experiences with mental health, which can help break the stigma surrounding mental illness. By encouraging open and honest conversations, we can promote a more understanding and supportive society.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Supporting organizations and programs</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Proceeds from Liptember go towards supporting organizations and programs that provide vital services for women's mental health. This includes helplines, education programs, and accessible treatment options. Liptember helps create real change in addressing mental health issues.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Liptember Has Its Own Official Lipstick Range</h3><p class='facts-content'>Expanding the creative spirit of the campaign, Liptember introduced lipstick range in an array of bold hues. All proceeds from the sale go directly towards funding women's mental health initiatives.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Liptember Supports Various Mental Health Organizations</h3><p class='facts-content'>Liptember extends its helping hand to many respected mental health organizations, including Lifeline and The Royal Women's Hospital, thereby significantly broadening its impact on women's mental health.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>It's Not Just About Lipstick</h3><p class='facts-content'>Though lipstick is a significant part of the campaign, Liptember encourages conversation and understanding about women's mental health, driving the overarching objective of reducing the stigma around this critical issue.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Men Can Participate Too</h3><p class='facts-content'>Liptember isn't just for women. Many men participate in the month-long event, showing their support by wearing a Liptember wristband or even donning lipstick themselves to raise awareness.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Joining is as Easy as Registering Online</h3><p class='facts-content'>Participation in Liptember is simple. All it requires is a quick online registration, followed by getting a lipstick either from the Liptember site or a Chemist Warehouse store, and then beginning conversations about women's mental health.</p></div></div>
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