Mental Health Awareness Week UK 2025

Each year, Mental Health Awareness Week UK gives us a moment to pause and reflect—not only on our own well-being, but also on how we support others in our communities. With May as Mental Health Awareness Month, this is a key time to open up the conversation, reduce stigma, and learn more about how we can all play a role in improving mental health outcomes.

What Is Mental Health Awareness Week?

Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, and in 2025 it takes place from 12 to 18 May. This year’s theme is “Movement: Moving More for Our Mental Health”, highlighting the positive impact physical activity can have on mental well-being. Whether it’s a short walk in the park, joining a community group, or simply stretching at home, small actions can make a big difference.

Why Mental Health Awareness Matters

Raising awareness of mental health is about more than campaigns and hashtags. It’s about creating a culture where mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health. Through mental health awareness initiatives, we can break down stigma, provide better support, and encourage people to seek help when they need it—without fear or shame.

It’s also about recognising the wide spectrum of mental health. Everyone has mental health, and just like physical health, it fluctuates. Awareness helps us all better understand conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more—so we can be there for ourselves and others.

Mental Health Awareness Day and Other Key Dates

While Mental Health Awareness Week is a highlight, it’s just one part of the calendar. There are other significant moments too:

• Mental Health Awareness Day (10 October, also known as World Mental Health Day) offers another chance to focus the global spotlight on mental health.
• The entire month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, providing extended time for learning, sharing, and connecting.
• Many UK organisations also observe Wear It Green Day during Mental Health Awareness Week—a fun and visible way to show support.

How to Get Involved

Whether you’re an individual, school, workplace or community group, there are plenty of ways to support mental health awareness:

• Get moving: Join a local event or start your own to promote movement for mental health.
• Share your story: Open up conversations online using hashtags like #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek or #ThisIsMyCommunity.
• Support charities: Fundraise or donate to organisations like Mind or Mental Health UK.
• Educate yourself: Read up on mental health issues or attend a webinar or workshop.
• Be present: Sometimes, simply checking in on someone can mean the world.

Building a Mentally Healthier UK

Mental Health Awareness Week UK is about more than one week in May—it’s a reminder of our collective responsibility to foster understanding, compassion, and openness year-round. Let’s use this time to deepen our awareness of mental health, look out for each other, and commit to creating a more supportive, inclusive society.

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Remember: You are not alone. Support is out there, and the more we talk about mental health, the more we normalise asking for help when we need it.