10 October 2008

Key dates in October

- 1 to 31 October - beyondblue Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month
- 5 to 11 October - Mental Health Week
- 10 October - World Mental Health Day


beyondblue announces new research on World Mental Health Day

beyondblue announced new research on 10 October looking at levels of awareness of anxiety and depression in Australia, as well as attitudes to people with anxiety and depression.

Click here to read media release about the new research.

Click here to find out about other events in your state during Mental Health Week. 


beyondblue Anxiety and Depression Awareness (ADA) Month in October
This year's beyondblue Anxiety and Depression Awareness month is shaping up to be even bigger than last year.

Already more than 100,000 ADA month resource kits had been ordered by organisations, businesses and individuals in every state and territory in Australia.

ADA month is a great opportunity for organisations and individuals to raise awareness of anxiety and depression and help reduce the associated stigma.
There is a range of activities in which you can take part.

Suggested activities include:

•  handing out beyondblue anxiety and depression-awareness information materials
• nominating a blue tie day or blue scarf day at work
• displaying beyondblue posters in the workplace or community space
• wearing a beyondblue wristband for the month
• encouraging work colleagues or community group to participate in regular physical activity for ADA month.