Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental health awareness week aims to promote an understanding of what mental health is and knowledge of how to support good mental wellbeing.

Who celebrates?

Everyone – it’s a national awareness week!

How do people celebrate?

• People and organisations celebrate by raising awareness about mental health issues, recognising the importance of having good mental health and ensuring that individuals are receive the support they need
• You can also connect to this year’s theme once it’s announced.

What should I know?

• 1 in 4 people every year experience a mental health problem in England
• 1 in 6 people report a ‘common’ mental health problem each week (e.g. depression, anxiety)
• Each year there is a different theme – keep an eye on this page to find out the theme for 2022.

How can I support others?

• Take care of your own mental health first
• Take time to consider how your organisation supports the mental health of your employees and service users
• Talk to your team about mental health and discuss personal experiences if they feel comfortable to share
• Take the opportunity to make sure your people know the resources available to support them
• Recognise when someone may need professional support.

MentalHealth.org: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week

3C’s mental health and wellbeing group