Queensland Mental Health Week 2025

Almost half of Australians are likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness in their lifetime, leaving half of us
knowing someone living with or having experienced a mental health issue.

However, mental health is something every person has – and it’s important to know that everyone’s mental health varies during their life and can move back and forth along their own personal range.

Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) provides an opportunity to promote positive mental health and
wellbeing to our communities and aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

Hundreds of events, activities and conversations are set to take place across the state from Saturday 4 October to Sunday 12 October to mark the annual awareness initiative.

The 2025 theme ‘Connect for mental health’ emphasises the proactive measures we can adopt to nurture and support positive mental health and wellbeing for ourselves and our communities. It focuses on four areas:

Connect with self: Take care of yourself, do something you enjoy, make healthy choices, and seek help when needed.
Connect with community: Create supportive and inclusive environments, look after one another, and connect with culture. Show kindness and initiate connection with those who are struggling.
Connect with others: Foster relationships with loved ones, friends, family, and mob. Spend time with others and make meaningful connections.
Connect with nature: Take a break from technology, spend time outdoors, embrace mindfulness, and take care of the world around you.

Get involved: below are a few simple ideas.

Organise an event or activity to raise awareness and promote help-seeking behaviours. This can be as simple as a morning tea where you discuss mental health and share information on support services!
You can also check out the digital resources and help raise awareness! Download the bunting, posters, social media graphics, zoom backgrounds and a range of school resources.
Attend an event – it’s a great opportunity to learn more about wellbeing and take time to connect with others. You can search Queensland events here.

Get creative and think outside the box of your usual mental wellbeing routine to find fun ways to get a mood boost. Follow Queensland Mental Health Week on Facebook or Instagram for ideas.

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

To learn more about Queensland Mental Health Week, search for events, download resources, and find support services, visit qldmentalhealthweek.org.au.

For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
In an emergency, call 000.

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Queensland Mental Health Week 2025