Queensland Mental Health Week

October 9-10, 2021

Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) is an annual awareness week that aims to shine a spotlight on individual and community mental health and wellbeing.

Funded by the Queensland Mental Health Commission, QMHW is coordinated by CheckUP and delivered by a strong cross-sector collaboration.

The initiative is linked to National Mental Health Week and World Mental Health Day, which is held on 10 October every year.

QMHW encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we may have a lived experience of mental illness or not, and encourages help-seeking behaviours, when needed.

The week also gives us the opportunity to understand the importance of mental health in our everyday lives. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

Each year, people across Queensland come together during QMHW through local events, conversations, and activities to raise awareness of the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing.

There are countless ways to be a part of Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) and there’s is no limit to the size or type of event you can hold. Simply, participate in a way that’s meaningful to you or your community.

Be social and media savvy

When you register for an event, you’ll make it easier for people to find out you are participating in QMHW. But remember, sharing is caring, so you can also:

• share Queensland Mental Health Week posts with your followers
• share information, news, resources on Queensland Mental Health Week
• comment, like, be kind and polite
• alert your local media, especially if you’re hosting a large public event.

Join the conversation #QMHW