About Mental Health Month
Mental Health Month encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we have a lived experience of a mental condition or not.
It also gives us the opportunity to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives and encourages seeking help when needed.
October is Mental Health Month
Mental Health Month is month that helps people reflect about mental health and wellbeing each year in the month of October in NSW. This month encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we may have a lived experience of mental illness or not, and the importance of good mental health in everyday lives, while also encouraging seeking for help when needed.
Learn more: Mental Health Month: WayAhead
Check out our Mental Health and Wellbeing page for information and resources including local supports: Mental health and wellbeing
The theme for Mental Health 2025 was Taking Steps on Your Wellbeing Journey.
Heaps Mad
Location: Marrickville Pavilion
Date: Friday 31 October 2025
Time: 12pm to 6pm
Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services and Inner West Council present Heaps Mad, an open mic event at Marrickville Pavilion.
We invite Inner West locals to perform for 5-10 minutes, from poetry and opera to dance and rock.
This event reflects on mental health, lived experiences, and the importance of mental well-being. We welcome all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, diverse cultures, LGBTQ+ individuals, older persons, people with disabilities, and youth.
Contact
Please contact Stephanie on 02 9392 5054 or via community@innerwest.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions.
Previous programs
- 3 October: ADHD Workshop for Parents in Mandarin
- 15 October: ADHD Workshop for Parents in Korean
- 21 October: Meet Your Neighbour
- 21 October: Gaming and Gambling Webinar
- 21 October: Marrickville South Collective One Stop Shop
- 24 October: Financial Wellbeing and Risks Workshop
- 28 October: Older Men's Mental Health Matters
- 29 October: When Nothing Feels Real: Nathan Dunne in conversation
- 29 October: Cost of Living Help Hub
- 29 October: ADHD Workshop for Parents in Nepalese
- 31 October: Heaps Mad
Curated list of titles at the library suitable for Mental Health Month
All our winners received a $150 visa card. You can view the winning entries below.