Women's Mental Health Australia

30/09/2026

This week is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Week 🫶

BPD affects how a person experiences emotions, relationships and their sense of self. It's also more common among women living with disability, LGBTQIA+ women, and women managing other health conditions.

Every person living with BPD deserves compassion and support.

Share this post to help raise awareness ❤️

26/09/2026

In case you missed it, our latest research report, Beyond the Surface 2026, has landed! 📄

These findings provide researchers, policymakers and health professionals with evidence to better understand these gaps and drive meaningful change. 🤝

This report also serves as an important educational resource, and we’d love for our community to take the time to learn more about the issues impacting women’s mental health in Australia.

It is available to download here:
https://ow.ly/X9io50ZI1PE

25/09/2026

A little reminder for anyone who needs it today: you’re doing a great job. 💙

Sometimes we’re so focused on what’s next that we forget to recognise how much we’re already doing.

Share this with a friend who could use the reminder 🤗

22/09/2026

We want to hear from you. 💙

Women’s Mental Health Australia is preparing a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Women’s Health, and we want women’s experiences and perspectives to help inform our contribution.

If you’re a woman or mother, someone with lived experience, a carer or support person, or a health professional, we invite you to share your experience of women’s mental health and related healthcare through our short survey.

Your feedback will help inform our submission, advocacy and policy recommendations, and help us better represent the experiences and needs of Australian women.

📝 Have your say by completing our short survey: https://ow.ly/rwWy50ZQ0eb

The Senate inquiry is examining a range of women’s health issues, including postpartum physical and mental healthcare, women’s pain, and barriers to accessible and affordable care.

22/09/2026

Your battery doesn’t need to be empty before you take a break. 🩷

Taking time to pause, rest and recharge can help support your mental wellbeing, before you reach the point of feeling depleted.

A reminder to check in with yourself today 🌸

16/09/2026

What is impacting Australian women’s mental health? 💭

Our Beyond the Surface 2026 research asked women about the factors triggering their mental health issues.

The most commonly reported were financial stress or pressures (34%), low self-esteem or confidence (34%), sleep deprivation or disturbance (32%), self-imposed pressure (29%) and ageing (24%).

By understanding the pressures affecting women’s mental health, we can build a clearer picture of what women are experiencing — and where greater support is needed.

💙 Explore more findings from Beyond the Surface 2026: https://ow.ly/EmQR50ZIbK6

15/09/2026

A reminder that you can choose how you consume social media to protect your mental health 🫶

Swipe for a few simple ways to protect your wellbeing while staying connected 🥰

11/09/2026

Free workshops starting this Thursday!

Pregnancy, maternity leave and returning to work are big transitions, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. 💙

Our Working Mothers Program offers practical, tailored support to help women feel more supported through each stage.

In our pilot, 80% of working women said they were likely or very likely to use the wellbeing tips and strategies shared.

Join us this Thursday, 17 September for two free online workshops:

🤰 Pregnancy at Work
Practical strategies to support your wellbeing and confidence while navigating pregnancy at work.

💼 Returning to Work
Tools and guidance to help you navigate the transition back to work with greater support.

Whether you’re preparing for maternity leave or getting ready to return to work, we’re here to support you through the transition.

Book your spot today: https://ow.ly/bJkY50ZIbVY

10/09/2026

Today is R U OK? Day, and World Su***de Prevention Day 💙💛

Let today be a reminder that a simple conversation can help someone feel heard and less alone. You never know what someone else might be carrying.

Listen without judgement, and make space for honest conversations. If you’re struggling yourself, reaching out for support is a strength, not a weakness.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available via our Support Hub: https://ow.ly/7l9Q50ZI1Oq

📸 R U OK?

09/09/2026

Thank you to ABC News for highlighting our latest research and the challenges women living in regional and remote Australia can face accessing the care they need.

A special thank you to Samantha for sharing her experience so openly.

Read the full story below 👇

For Samantha Banton, accessing an endometriosis diagnosis in WA's Pilbara took a significant toll on her mental health, and new research indicates she is not alone.