Mental Health Week
Start Date
09 October 2011
End Date
15 October 2011
Organisation
Mental Health Foundation of Australia
Description
Mental Health Week is a national health promotion campaign to promote social and emotional wellbeing for all Australians. It is held each year in early October, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
Organisations in each state and territory hold events involving individuals, community groups and service providers with the aim of activating, educating and engaging about mental health.
Location
Nationwide
myDr says
Almost half of all Australians will experience a mental disorder some time in their lives.
Find out about mental illness: fact and fiction and how family and friends can help.
For much more information visit myDr's Mental Health Centre.
Last Reviewed: 03 June 2011
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