Launceston Head to Health, in conjunction with Launceston Psychology Clinic, Healthy Mind Centre, and Anglicare, and supported by other service providers and community organisations, are going to hold a World Mental Health Awareness, Belonging, and Connection day on Tuesday the 10th of October, 2023, from 10am-2pm. This event will be held at Launceston Head to Health at 62-64 Canning St, Launceston.

This event will have a focus on ‘mental health through the ages’, with the day being split up into two different categories.

10am-12pm would be for 0-18 years olds with a focus on the young children and their parents – activities will include facepainting, early years craft station, and mindfulness colouring.

12pm-2pm would be for 18+ year olds, with a focus on the latter of the developmental stages of life, young adulthood, and beyond. Activities will include walking groups, rock painting, and mindful meditation.

A photography competition for both ages groups will be run in the lead up to mental health week, with the winners announced at the event on Tuesday the 10th of October.