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We should all aim to build good mental health. Globally, one in six people will be affected by a mental health issue during their lifetime. Mental health promotion is key and we should do all we can to care for our mental and emotional health.
What is Mental Health Awareness Week?
Mental Health Awareness Week was started by the Mental Health Foundation in 2001 with the aim of promoting positive mental health. It occurs every May and is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health and also to develop ways of maintaining good mental health. This year it will take place from 11–17 May.
The theme for 2026 is: ‘Action’. The focus is about taking action to support mental health for ourselves as well as others.
Mental Health Awareness Week Online
Get involved with Mental Health Awareness Week using the following hashtags:
Mental Health Resources
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Information Pack
Covers suicide from a variety of perspectives, the reasons behind suicide, the groups most at risk and the warning signs.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 61
Suicide is Never the Answer
School Workbook
Understand the reasons behind suicidal feelings in young people and recognise the signs to help prevent this tragedy.
- Published: 1999
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 44
Teenage Depression — A Way Out
School Workbook
Tackles the issue of depression including causes and signs that parents and teachers can look out for.
- Published: 1999
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 87
Mental Health Lesson Plans
Exam Stress
Lesson Plan
This lesson plan provides information and advice on dealing with exam stress.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 17
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Lesson Plan
A lesson plan examining teenage anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder — a more extreme form of anxiety.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 14
Introduction to Depression
Lesson Plan
This lesson plan introduces depression and the way it affects us physically and mentally.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 14
Introduction to Loneliness
Lesson Plan
An introduction to loneliness and the way it affects our physical and mental health.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 15
Introduction to Mental Health
Lesson Plan
This lesson plan introduces the subject of mental health and mental illness.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 15
Suicide Prevention
Lesson Plan
A lesson plan designed to promote suicide awareness and prevention.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 21
Free Mental Health Resources
Depression
Free Resource
How can someone tell if they are suffering with depression? This free resource seeks to find out.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 8
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