Mental Health March is created by UNSW Health Promotions Unit in partnership with students and staff across UNSW. We're encouraging the UNSW community to build health literacy, capacity skills and lifelong positive changes that will improve their overall health and wellbeing well beyond their time at UNSW.
With nearly 40 events across the month we have something for everyone! We have compiled our top picks for staff in this handy mini program. Register now and please encourage your students to get involved by sharing the complete program - click the button below to check it out.
Week 1 (7 - 11 March)
Songwriting For Mental Health
Tue 8 Mar | 12 pm
Music soothes the soul and now you have the opportunity to learn how to create your own!
Equilibrium
Wed 9 Mar | 9:30 - 10:30am
Find out how you can support students without sacrificing your own mental health and wellbeing.
Food & Mood
Wed 9 Mar | 1pm
If you knew you could change your mood by what you eat, would you - is it that simple?
Week 2 (14 - 18 March)
Mental Health is Everyone's Business | Staff Event
Wed 16 Mar | 12:30 pm
Blackdog Institute Webinar for UNSW Staff on building mental health literacy, reducing stigma and promoting help seeking in the workplace.
National Close the Gap Day
Thu 17 Mar | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
On this national day of action learn how everyone can take meaningful action in support of achieving health equality for First Nations Peoples.
Lullabies for Wellness
Thu 17 Mar | 12:30pm
Want to know the secret to putting the kids to sleep and ensuring their overall health!
Indigenous Womens Weaving Workshop
Fri 18 Mar | 10 - 11am
An event for Indigenous Women about coming together as a community to focus on healing and connecting with each other and our culture.
Week 3 (21 - 25 March)
Sex Desire & Mental Health
Mon 21 Mar | 12:30 pm
Join Sex Therapist Georgia Grace for this online panel discussion about the links between sex, intimacy and mental health.
Diet Culture with Butterfly Foundation
Fri 22 Mar | 12:30 - 1:30pm
What is ‘Diet Culture’ and how does it impact us? Thanks to Butterfly Foundation we're going to talk about it!
MHFA Network Event
Wed 23 Mar | 12:00pm
Supporting Someone with Suicidal thoughts: how can we support others while taking care of ourselves?