CheckUP is proud to coordinate Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) on behalf of the Queensland Mental Health Commission, with the support of strong cross-sector collaboration.
QMHW is an annual awareness week that aims to shine a spotlight on individual and community mental health and wellbeing. CheckUP has coordinated QMHW since 2018 and administered the associated Community Events Grant Program since 2021.
Queensland Mental Health Week 2025 is held from Saturday 4 October to Sunday 12 October, inclusive of World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October.
The theme for Queensland Mental Health Week 2025 is “Connect for mental health”, emphasising the proactive measures we can adopt to nurture and support positive mental health and wellbeing for ourselves and our communities. Connect for mental health 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 care for the world around you.
This QMHW, we want to encourage everyone to come together for mental health, foster connections, and enhance inclusivity for those living with mental health challenges, their families, carers, and support people.
We encourage Queenslanders to get involved in the week in a meaningful way. By participating in one of the hundreds of events happening across the state, you can learn what activities boost your mental wellbeing, look out for those you care about, and connect with your community.
Queensland Mental Health Week is a time when people are prompted to learn more about mental health and seek help for problems they may be facing. Remember, a conversation can play a powerful role in connecting someone to the care they need.
To learn more about Queensland Mental Health, search for events, download resources, and find support services, visit the dedicated website – www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au.
To contact us regarding QMHW, please email info@qldmentalhealthweek.org.au.
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