Mental Health Month events start tomorrow
Liina Flynn
07 October 2019, 9:45 PM
If you, or someone you know needs help or support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
It’s ok to talk about mental health.
Statistics show that three out of four people with mental health issues experience stigma.
This October for Mental Health Month, a number of events are on offer for the Lismore community to work toward destigmatising mental health, including a free talk at Lismore Quad on World Mental Health Day, October 10.
Read on to discover Mental Health Month events on October 9, 10, 18, 20 and 26.
Healing with Nature: Wednesday, October 9, 10am to 12pm
A Healing with Nature sharing circle for women will be held at Lismore Community Garden, this Wednesday, October 9.
It’s a sharing circle for women about mental health and healing with nutrition, natural therapies and by getting out in nature.
Healing with Nature will feature a discussion lead by local naturopath, Margaret Leadham and local bush therapist and bush regenerator Lorinda Wood.
It is a part of Lismore City Council’s Feel Blue Touch Green project, and youth and family workers from Social Futures will also talk about services available.
There will be a free morning tea and all local women are invited to Lismore Community Garden, 50 Brewster Street, Lismore.
Opening Hearts and Minds – how do we talk about suicide?: Thursday, October 10, 6pm
Thursday Night Live! Is a free event at the Lismore Regional Gallery has the theme ‘Opening Hearts and Minds – how do we talk about suicide?’
You will hear a panel of experts from Beyond Empathy, Headspace and Rekindling The Spirit Ltd discuss and explore issues around suicide followed by an open Q&A session.
World Mental Health Day, 10 October, is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health and suicide prevention.
Every year globally, close to 800 000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. Suicide occurs throughout life.
Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians. About 350 young people aged 15–24 take their own lives every year – more than die on the roads. For every youth suicide, there are 100 to 200 more attempts.
People of all ages, races, genders, incomes and family backgrounds commit suicide. But young people are especially at risk.
Slate Gallery Cafe and bar opens at 5:30pm. Panel conversation commences at 6pm.
It is a wheelchair accessible event and is a free event, ticketed for seating purposes only.
Contact the gallery on 6627 4600 to request an Auslan interpreter.
Slate Gallery cafe and bar opens at 5.30pm. The panel conversation commences at 6pm.
Stampede Stigma: October 18, 10am-3pm and throughout the month
The campaign intends to remove the fear and awkwardness around mental health by prompting people to talk about it.
At Lismore Square and various sites.
For information, visit www.stampedestigma.org
Share the journey: October 20, 9.30am-3pm.
Wellways and Openminds bring the ‘Share the journey’ event to Lismore City Hall.
The day will include theatre performances with a focus on mental health, as well as music, food and fun.
Organisations are invited to participate in the event by having a display table.
It’s an opportunity to showcase what your organisation does to help support people living with/ caring for people with mental health conditions.
For information on having a display table, visit
Green Day: October 26: 1-4pm
A fun event celebrating youth with live performances, art space, story sharing, obstacle course jumping castle and more at Lismore Quad.
Poetry reading, BBQ and music performance: October 29: 11.30am-2pm
Share your creativity and enjoy the creativity of others. Held at the back of 48 Uralba Street, Lismore.
For more information about Mental Health Month activities, visit
https://mymomentum.org.au/event/mental-health-month-lismore/
