Mental Health Week is a national event, held in October to coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 October). It's an opportunity to promote awareness about mental health and wellbeing, and equip people with the right information.
There's a number of things you can do on an individual level to promote, or raise awareness around mental health. POST YOUR MENTAL HEALTH PLEDGE HERE.
Talk to someone about your mental health
Reach out and talk with someone else about their mental health
Take time to support your mental wellbeing
Make a donation toward mental health awareness through a charity such as Beyondblue
Fundraise for mental health
Promote mental wellbeing at work
Celebrate Mental Health day on Friday October 10 by getting together with friends/family
Send a text, card, email, postcard, or letter to someone you know who is struggling with their mental health
Support someone struggling with mental health on the Beyondblue forums
Participate in a mentally healthy activity: exercise, brain foods, brain training, relaxation, going technology free
