World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in mental wellbeing. The objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is “Connect with your community.” Connecting with our communities – the people and places where we feel safe, seen and heard – can help us feel cared for and supported, which is good for our mental health.
Feeling connected to others fosters a sense of belonging, which is vital for emotional wellbeing. When people feel they truly belong, they tend to experience a more positive mood, stronger resilience, and fewer symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Being part of a community also offers a supportive network that helps us through challenging times, recover from setbacks, and keep perspective when life becomes overwhelming.
Community can mean different things to different people. For example, your community might include your:
● friends, loved ones, or mob
● multicultural centre
● community choir
● community garden
● book club
● running group
● local volunteer group
● LGBTQIA+ group.
Tips for finding community
It can sometimes be hard to find a community. Here are a few tips that can help.
● follow your interests – join groups, classes, or events around hobbies, books, music, or causes you care about.
● volunteer – giving time connects you with people who share your values and builds natural bonds.
● show up regularly – community grows through consistency; keep attending, even if it feels slow at first.
● say yes to invitations – trying something new once can open doors you didn’t expect.
● start your own – if nothing feels right, create a small group around something you enjoy.
Mental Health Month 2025: Taking Steps on Your Wellbeing Journey
October 2025 marks Mental Health Month, with the theme: “Taking Steps on Your Wellbeing Journey.” It’s a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote help-seeking behaviours, while celebrating resilience, creativity, and community.
A range of events are scheduled for the month, including a lunchtime webinar with internationally recognised leader Mary O’Hagan on 22 October and Young: Rock for Recovery at Carrington Park on 26 October. Visit the Flourish website for details of these and other events.
How Flourish Australia can help
One of Australia’s leading providers of specialised mental health support services, Flourish Australia is dedicated to coming alongside people on their recovery journey and creating communities and environments where mental wellbeing thrives.
Flourish Australia has a range of social support services that show people how to develop new social connections and build community, while encouraging them to try new things and get involved, so they become less isolated.
Being part of the Flourish Australia family is a great way to make new friends and get more involved with your local community.
For more information, contact us on 1300 779 270 or make an enquiry now.
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For more information, contact us on 1300 779 270 or make an enquiry now.
