Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month is the extension of Mental Health Week which aims to improve community awareness and interest in mental health and wellbeing. In 2022, South Australia’s Mental Health Awareness Month will run from 1 to 31 October.

Mental Health Awareness Month 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month events and activities are coordinated by the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia (MHCSA) and aim to encourage all South Australians to consider their own mental health and the mental health of everyone in their community.

In 2022, events will be held from 1 to 31 October. Communities throughout metropolitan and rural South Australia will celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Most of the activities held during Mental Health Awareness Month are free to attend and help communities connect to spread the word that mental health is relevant to everyone.

We all have a role to play

Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to have conversations with your friends, family and community about mental health and wellbeing.

My community

Here are some simple suggestions for supporting your community’s wellbeing:

cook meals for your friends when they’re experiencing a difficult time
check in on a neighbour or family member who isn’t doing so well
invite a friend for a walk, cup of coffee or something they enjoy doing
find out more about what it’s like to live with mental illness from people who share their experiences through articles, books, films, podcasts, or mindshare website
listen to your loved one’s insights into their own mental health challenges
volunteer for a local service, or activities that improve your community’s wellbeing
practice kindness and empathy.

Please note: For some people, the thought of having a ‘mental health’ conversation may be off-putting. The RU OK website has great information on how to start off and have a mental health conversation.

My wellbeing

Everyone’s mental health and wellbeing is important. You can help look after your wellbeing by:

getting enough sleep
eating regularly and healthily
exercising
reducing alcohol consumption
spending quality time with loved ones or people whose company you enjoy
learning ways to manage stress
actively managing your use of electronic devices and consumption of social media
finding time for things you enjoy such, such as outdoor and creative activities or learning a new skill
having a laugh!

My support

Here are some ways you can seek support when you need it:

talk to someone you trust
join a support group, such as Grow SA or your local Men’s Shed
if you are a young person, visit a headspace centre in your area for free
chat with someone who’s faced their own mental health challenges via the Lived Experience Telephone Support Service 1800 013 755, or Skylight 1800 022 020
to connect with First Nations controlled services, check out Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia
if English is not your first language, call ASKPEACE on (08) 8245 8110
visit any of the following websites for great resources on mental health and wellbeing:
reach out to the SA COVID-19 Mental Health Line on 1800 632 753
visit our COVID-19 Mental Health Support website
call Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

2022 events calendar

Visit the Mental Health Coalition of SA website to see the full program of events and activities for Mental Health Month 2022.

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Last updated: 07 Oct 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month