Uni Mental Health Day

University ‘Uni’ Mental Health Day (UMHD) is an annual campaign held around the world to bring awareness and focus to the unique challenges students and staff face to their mental health and social and emotional wellbeing when studying and working at a university.

Join us for UQ’s celebration of the 11th annual Australia and New Zealand UMHD from Tuesday 7 May to Thursday 9 May 2024.

Look out for activities, workshops and events promoting mental health across all campuses, and learn about the support and services available to you here at UQ and in the wider community. UMHD at Dutton Park will be taking place on Thursday, 2 May.

Take some time to remind yourself, peers and loved ones to take care for one's mental health and wellbeing.

UMHD is hosted by UQ Wellbeing and proudly supported by Allianz Care Australia.

Herston students with a puppy from Therapy and Support Animals Queensland.

UMHD at Herston

9 May 2024 11:30am1:00pm
It's Uni Mental Health Day at Herston! Make a terrarium to bring some greenery into your room/home, or as a gift for a friend/loved one, or DIY your own clay art pieces to take home for your new plant friend or for more room decor. What's more, draw on some paw-sitivity from lovable puppies to recharge your feel-good battery and lower your stress levels.
Students petting puppies from Therapy and Support Animals Queensland

UMHD at St Lucia

8 May 2024 11:00am1:00pm
It's Uni Mental Health Day at St Lucia! Make a terrarium to bring some greenery into your room/home, or as a gift for a friend/loved one, or DIY your own clay art pieces to take home for your new plant friend or for more room decor. What's more, draw on some paw-sitivity from lovable puppies to recharge your feel-good battery and lower your stress levels.

UMHD at Gatton

7 May 2024 11:30am1:30pm
It's Uni Mental Health Day at Gatton! Make a terrarium to bring some greenery into your room/home, or as a gift for a friend/loved one, or DIY your own clay art pieces to take home for your new plant friend or for more room decor. What's more, unwind and de-stress with free massages to relieve your tense muscles from sitting/studying long hours.
Two Dutton Park students holding their DIY terrariums.

UMHD at Dutton Park

2 May 2024 11:30am1:30pm
It's Uni Mental Health Day at Dutton Park! Make a terrarium to bring some greenery into your room/home, or as a gift for a friend/loved one, or DIY your own clay art pieces to take home for your new plant friend or for more room decor. What's more, draw on some paw-sitivity from lovable puppies to recharge your feel-good battery and lower your stress levels.

Clay Making | PACE

5 May 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
Use your hands and play with clay this UMHD. It's not about getting it perfect! It's about going with the flow of what feels comfortable to you and connect with the experience of working with your hands, and with the energy among all attending. You have total control to create something for you, an object as a conversation starter or something of significance to give to someone you appreciate.
There will also be food to enjoy and health promotion resources available to you!
Person holding blue kinetic sand

Tactile Playbox | Gatton

4 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
Drop by the Tactile Playbox (Gatton) to destress with some kinetic sand. Play has been shown to significantly decrease stress and increase social and coping skills, performance and cognitive ability, so come by to relax and enjoy free refreshments with us!
Student moulding clay

Clay Making | Gatton

4 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
Use your hands and play with clay this UMHD. It's not about getting it perfect! It's about going with the flow of what feels comfortable to you and connect with the experience of working with your hands, and with the energy among all attending. You have total control to create something for you, an object as a conversation starter or something of significance to give to someone you appreciate.

Snacks & Support | Gatton

4 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
Come and chat to our UMHD stallholders to get some resources around and learn about the mental health supports here in Queensland. FREE snacks provided!
Person holding blue kinetic sand

Tactile Playbox | Herston

3 May 2023 11:30am1:30pm
Drop by the Tactile Playbox (Herston) to destress with some kinetic sand. Play has been shown to significantly decrease stress and increase social and coping skills, performance and cognitive ability, so come by to relax and enjoy free refreshments with us!
Person moulding clay

Clay Making | Herston

3 May 2023 11:30am1:30pm
Use your hands and play with clay this UMHD! This session is not about creating something that is perfect! It's about going with the flow of what feels comfortable to you and connect with the experience of working with your hands, and with the energy among all attending. You have total control to create something for you, an object as a conversation starter or something of significance to give to someone you appreciate.

Snacks & Support | Herston

3 May 2023 11:30am1:30pm
Come and chat to our UMHD stallholders to get some resources around and learn about the mental health supports here in Queensland. FREE snacks provided!

Health In My Language (Farsi Session) | St Lucia

2 May 2023 1:30pm2:30pm
Learn about mental health in Farsi! Learning about your mental health and available supports for you, your friends and family in Australia's healthcare system can be difficult as an international student. Come and learn about mental health from the wonderful and knowledgeable Health In My Language facilitators who will present in plain English and can answer any of your questions in Farsi.

Health In My Language (Mandarin Session) | St Lucia

2 May 2023 1:30pm2:30pm
Learn about mental health in Mandarin! Learning about your mental health and available supports for you, your friends and family in Australia's healthcare system can be difficult as an international student. Come and learn about mental health from the wonderful and knowledgeable Health In My Language facilitators who will present in plain English and can answer any of your questions in Mandarin.

Stallholders in Attendance | UMHD at St Lucia

2 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
See the list of organisations attending St. Lucia's Uni Mental Health Day and learn more about how they can help you with your health and wellbeing.
person holding blue kinetic sand

Tactile Playbox: Touching base about Exams | St Lucia

2 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
Drop by the Tactile Playbox with our Student Advisors to destress with some kinetic sand and talk about exams, extensions, and your wellbeing. Play has been shown to significantly decrease stress and increase social and coping skills, performance and cognitive ability, so come by and relax with us!
Students moulding clay

Clay Making Art Therapy Workshop | St Lucia

2 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
Use your hands and play with clay this UMHD! This session is not about creating something that is perfect! It's about going with the flow of what feels comfortable to you and connect with the experience of working with your hands, and with the energy among all attending. You have total control to create something for you, an object as a conversation starter or something of significance to give to someone you appreciate.
Three people giving cheers with coffee

Coffee and a Conversation | St Lucia

2 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
Come down to Student Central this UMHD for 'Coffee and a Conversation'. We’ll have our wonderful UQ Counsellor Connect and UQ With You placement students providing self-care check-ins.
Plus, you’ll also walk away with a free MarketCart Coffee voucher to help you through your week!

'Let's Chalk About It' Walkway | St Lucia

2 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
For many people, there is still a lot of stigma and shame attached to our mental health and wellbeing. This University Mental Health Day, contribute to our 'Let’s Chalk About It' walkway to share your messages of support, hope, and awareness around mental health with chalk! Join the UQ Health Promotion Ambassadors in front of Student Central Plaza who will provide you with chalk and conversation to raise awareness of mental health and services to support you.

Online: Stress Management Workshop

4 May 2022 2:00pm3:15pm
Competing demands and modern living have produced a life style that is fast paced and stressful. Keep your head above water by developing a repertoire of skills to maintain your ability to cope with your daily challenges.
Two male students playing with oversized tennis rackets on the Great Court grass

UQ Sport Pick Up and Play (Great Court)

4 May 2022 12:00pm2:00pm
If you’re low on funds and high on fun, grab your mates for Pick Up & Play, FREE student sport at UQ.
Young man holding a paintbrush and painting a snowy mountain on a canvas

Bob Ross Art Therapy: Facilitating a therapeutic process through painting

4 May 2022 12:00pm1:30pm
Join UQ Counselling this University Mental Health Day for an Art Therapy Workshop inspired by Bob Ross' The Joy of Painting.
Three people holding cups of coffee together as they "cheers" each other

Coffee and a conversation

4 May 2022 11:00am1:00pm
Check-in with a UQ Counsellor or UQ Counselling student, take part in a self-care activity or have a chat around services available to you at UQ to support your mental health.
A stack of colouring pencils on a colouring book

UQ Respect Hub: Mindful Colouring

4 May 2022 11:00am1:00pm
Drop by the UQ Respect Hub at Student Central to meet your UQ Respect Ambassadors and find out information about services and supports on campus around safety and respectful relationships.