Mental Health and Wellbeing Month
What is Mental Health and Wellbeing Month?
Your mental health and wellbeing is just as important as your physical health and fitness. Everything we do, think and feel has an impact on our mental health and wellbeing. The promotion of good mental health and wellbeing is important and we all have a role to play.
UWS and uwsconnect are holding Mental Health and Wellbeing Month in October, to coincide with Mental Health Month NSW. This year we’re incorporating wellbeing and healthy lifestyles themes into our event.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Month is a great opportunity to engage with the University community, build relationships and learn about mental health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
Each campus will have a week full of activities and one ‘event day’ focussing on mental health specifically.
What is Mental Health Month NSW?
Mental Health Month NSW is run by the Mental Health Association NSW as part of a national mental health promotion campaign held in October each year. It promotes mental health and wellbeing for all people. The national campaign coincides with World Mental Health Day, which is on 10 October each year.
When are Mental Health and Wellbeing Month events happening?
You can celebrate Mental Health and Wellbeing Month at your campus throughout October. Mental Health activities will be happening between 10.00am and 2.00pm on the following dates:
| Campus | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bankstown | Tuesday, 9 October | Building 1 (foyer and outside) |
| Campbelltown | Postponed due to bad weather | Building 2 (outside) |
| Hawkesbury | Tuesday, 23 October | G Precinct |
| Kingswood | Wednesday, 17 October | Building O (outside) |
| Parramatta | Tuesday, 16 October | The Hub (outside) |
| Werrington South | Wednesday, 3 October | The Cottage (outside) |
What’s on?
Each campus will have a range of information and activities for you to experience and enjoy. Some of the highlights include:
- UWS information stalls
- NSW health – including Get Healthy and sexual health
- Community NGOs (Non-Government Organisations)
- 10,000 Steps staff challenge
- Freebies and prizes
- Lunch and food
- Activities and entertainment
- Airbrush tattoos
A detailed timetable of events will be available closer to Mental Health and Wellbeing Month.
For more information about Mental Health and Wellbeing Month, contact the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team at mhwb@uws.edu.au.
If you’d like to find out more about Mental Health Association NSW’s Mental Health Month, visit the Mental Health Association’s website (opens in a new window).
