Charles Sturt University (CSU) staff and students in Wagga Wagga will don hats to raise awareness and break down the stigma associated with mental illness on Friday 10 October. The Mad Hatters Tea Party is an initiative of the Office for Students at catering at CSU. Health Promotion Officer Ms Coleen Pearce said "This event is all about shining a light on mental health, encouraging people to be aware of the issues and to look out for the well-being of their colleagues and friends," she said. Money raised from the sale of cupcakes will be donated to the Australian Rotary Health Hat Day appeal which raises money to help people affected by depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and many other illnesses. The Mad Hatters Tea Party is the culmination of a month-long mental health awareness campaign, which has included a Sock it to Suicide line.