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.
2024 events
How to keep your mental health and wellbeing in check
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
If you need to talk to someone after hours, you can contact the following support services by phone or online chat:
If you need to talk to someone after hours, you can contact the following support services by phone or online chat:
Explore mental health
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Developing exam confidence
If an upcoming exam has you feeling so worried, stressed or anxious, learn how to turn these feelings into confidence.
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Managing your time
Life at university can get busy. Planning well and prioritising your work can help you be more efficient.
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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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Perfectionism
Setting high standards for yourself and failing to meet them can lead to anxiety, guilt and burnout.