Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week - bringing the UK together to focus on getting good mental health. This year, the week takes place from 12 to 18 May 2025 and the theme is 'community'.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
MAKE IT FUN Choose an activity you enjoy. You could join a club or group centered around your interests.
GET OUTDOORS Get out and moving in nature for more mental health benefits.
SHOW KINDNESS TO OTHERS Connect with your community through small acts of kindness, which will benefit both you and others.
FIND LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE Build connections with people who share your interests and values. But try to also meet people who are different from you, too.
SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION Sharing a compliment or showing appreciation can strengthen your relationships.
WELCOME OTHERS Make new people joining your community feel welcome and included.
CONNECT ONLINE Find others who share similar experiences or interests online. Remember, healthy online communities should make you feel safe and valued.
FIND PEER SUPPORT IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING Connect with others going through similar experiences through peer support groups.
CARE FOR YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY Increase your sense of belonging by getting involved in your local community.
GIVE BACK Helping others is a great way to build community and give you purpose. Learn
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