Mental Health Month
Recognised nationally each October, Mental Health Month aims to foster ideas and actions that can positively impact our health and wellbeing, including supporting those around us.
In addition to promoting the importance of maintaining strong mental health, Mental Health Month reminds us all to find balance in our everyday lives through activities which promote self-care and connection, and to seek help if we need it.
As part of Deakin’s Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, we are committed to improving the mental health of our students through prevention, response and continuous improvement. Through our Mental Health Month events and activities, we want to help everyone in our University community feel happy, purposeful, included and enabled to achieve their personal and academic goals.
2023 events
How to keep your mental health and wellbeing front of mind
Useful tools and services
Deakin offers a range of resources, services and support to help you achieve your study and wellbeing goals.
After hours and external support
Explore mental health
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Getting balance in your life
Having balance in your life is an ongoing process that you commit to and refine as your circumstances change.
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Motivation during times of change
Some changes in your life are outside of your control. Learn how to stay motivated and look after yourself.
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ADHD
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Around 1 in every 20 Australians has ADHD.
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Autism
Every autistic person is different to every other. This is why autism is described as a ‘spectrum’. Autism is also referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD).