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Queensland Mental Health Week (8 — 13 October 2024) is an annual awareness week that shines a spotlight on mental health and wellbeing. This year, The University of Queensland will be celebrating Queensland Mental Health Week with a week full of activities and workshops in line with the theme of 'Connect for mental health: Self, Community, Others, Nature' to support and promote the mental health and wellbeing of the UQ Community.
At UQ, we'll be recognising Queensland Mental Health Week from the 8th to 16th October! Make sure to take time for your mental health and join us for a wide range of events wherever you are to spark conversations, build connections and learn something new for the improved mental health of us as not only individuals but a community! Discover what's on at UQ below.
Proudly sponsored by Allianz Care Australia.
Mindfulness Inside and Out Walking Meditation
Take 15 minutes for yourself and prioritise your mental health while enjoying the beauty and tranquility of our UQ campuses.
UQ Counselling's Mindfulness Inside and Out Walking Meditations invite you to take some time for yourself, practice mindfulness and destress while on campus.
The Mindlfulness In and Out Walking Meditation activity was created by UQ Counselling as part of their Wellbeing Programs, a variety of therapeutic groups tailored to specific mental health needs.
Crisis Support
If you, or someone you know, is experience a crisis, get help no matter what time of the day. For urgent support, please call Triple zero (000) for immediate police or ambulance assistance, or UQ Security (7 3365 3333) for on-campus emergencies.
Wellbeing Programs
Looking for specific support groups? Explore and join any of the various wellbeing programs available to you for free, developed and hosted by the UQ Counsellors.
UQ acknowledges and thanks Allianz Care Australia for sponsoring this event
