Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 10 to 16 May 2026, the UK’s flagship campaign bringing the nation together to talk openly about mental health and how we can all look after it. It is a moment to break the silence, reach out and support one another.

When is Mental Health Awareness Week?

Mental Health Awareness Week is marked every May (May 10-16). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause — see the full calendar.

Why Mental Health Awareness Week matters

One in four of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year, yet stigma still stops many from asking for help. Talking openly, offering support and funding services can change and even save lives in every community. Around one in four people in England experience a mental health problem each year. Explore mental health volunteering.

How to get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week

There are three simple ways to make Mental Health Awareness Week count:

• Volunteer — give time as a peer supporter, listener or helpline befriender for people struggling with their mental health. Browse opportunities.
• Fundraise — take part in a sponsored challenge to fund mental health charities, helplines and crisis support.
• Raise awareness — start conversations and share trusted resources to break the stigma around mental health.

Mental Health Awareness Week volunteering opportunities

Mark Mental Health Awareness Week by doing something real. Find volunteering opportunities and start today.

Get involved with Mental Health Awareness Week

Browse live opportunities, log your hours, and earn verified badges you can add to your CV and LinkedIn. Find volunteering roles or see more awareness days.