13/10/2026
October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here’s what you need to know
Mental Health Awareness Month is about bringing attention to mental health, reducing stigma, and encouraging people to take their mental wellbeing seriously, just as they would their physical health.
It generally focuses on:
🧠 Understanding mental health – recognising that mental health is part of overall health and can affect anyone.
💬 Starting conversations – making it easier for people to talk about how they’re feeling without shame or judgement.
🤝 Reducing stigma – challenging the idea that struggling with mental health is a weakness or something to hide.
👀 Recognising the signs – helping people notice when they or someone close to them may need support.
🫶 Encouraging support – reminding people that asking for help is okay and that professional support is available.
🌱 Looking after yourself – highlighting everyday things that support wellbeing, such as rest, connection, movement, boundaries and managing stress.
❤️ Supporting others – encouraging us to check in with friends, family and colleagues rather than assuming they’re okay.
So this month, maybe check in on your people. Ask how they’re really doing. Make time for yourself too. And if you’re struggling, remember that asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’re human.
If you or someone you know is looking for help, contact A7 Health Fourways on 010 012 6858 to book a session with one of our Psychologists.