Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

News - 7 May 2026

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in May every year. It's the biggest opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on good mental health.
'ACTION for yourself for someone else for all of us.'

Mental Health Awareness Week, running from the 11th to the 17th of May, aims to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise their own and other people's mental health through positive actions. 

The Mental Health Foundation have chosen 'Action' as this year's theme because, while awareness is vital, real change comes when people take action too. Join us in taking action to support good mental health. Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless. And while our individual actions matter, when we come together we are even more powerful.

For yourself
This Mental Health Awareness Week, find your one thing to boost your mental health. Choose one positive action that works for you.
 
For someone else
The environment we live in impacts our mental health. What can you do to help build mentally healthy communities, workplaces and schools?
 
For all of us
Individual actions matter, but they're only part of the story. We need those in power to take action to ensure good mental health for everyone in the UK.
 
Learn more about mental health for you and the people around you: 
 
 
 

Everyone has mental health, just as we all have physical health. And like our physical health, there are times when our mental health is better than others. Looking after your wellbeing is important as is asking for support when you need it. Mental health should be a priority to help people stay well and recover well. 

Find services and organisations that offer help and support directly to people with mental health problems at:
Get help | Mental Health Foundation

Visit the Halton Mental Health Info Point at: How can I seek & get help for a mental health problem?

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