Mental health awareness days
Mental health awareness days, weeks and months, covering wellbeing at work and at school, specific conditions, suicide prevention and support for carers.
27 days, weeks and months in the next 12 months in the UK calendar.
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October 2026
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ADHD Awareness Month
A month-long campaign every October that shares reliable information about ADHD and the people who live with it.
November 2026
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International Stress Awareness Week
A week in early November that raises awareness of stress and wellbeing, especially at work. The 2026 week runs 2 to 6 November.
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International Men's Day
International Men's Day on 19 November each year focuses on men's health and wellbeing and the positive contributions men make.
December 2026
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National Grief Awareness Week
A UK week from 2 to 8 December that encourages open conversations about grief and points people to bereavement support.
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World Meditation Day
World Meditation Day on 21 December raises awareness of meditation and its benefits for physical and mental health.
January 2027
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RED January
A free UK campaign encouraging people to move every day in January to support their mental health.
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Brew Monday
A UK day on the third Monday of January that encourages people to meet for a cup of tea and talk, in place of so-called Blue Monday.
February 2027
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Children's Mental Health Week
A UK week in early February that helps schools, families and workplaces support the mental health of children and young people.
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Time to Talk Day
A UK day on the first Thursday of February that encourages people to have open conversations about mental health with friends, family and colleagues.
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week
A UK week in late February that raises awareness of eating disorders and encourages people to seek help early. The 2027 week runs from 22 to 28 February.
March 2027
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Self-injury Awareness Day
A day on 1 March each year that raises awareness of self-harm, challenges stigma and encourages people to seek support.
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University Mental Health Day
A UK day in March that focuses on the mental health of students and staff in universities. The 2027 day is Thursday 11 March.
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International Day of Happiness
The International Day of Happiness on 20 March recognises happiness and wellbeing as basic human goals that public policy should support.
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World Bipolar Day
An international day on 30 March that raises awareness of bipolar disorder and works to reduce the stigma around it.
April 2027
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Stress Awareness Month
A month every April that raises awareness of the causes of stress and the ways people can manage it.
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International Wellness Day
International Wellness Day promotes affordable, inclusive wellness practices for body and mind. The UN lists it in mid April.
May 2027
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
A UK week in early May that raises awareness of mental health problems during pregnancy and after birth, and the support available.
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World Maternal Mental Health Day
A global day on the first Wednesday of May that raises awareness of mental health during pregnancy and the first year after birth.
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Mental Health Awareness Week
A UK week each May, usually starting on the second Monday, that encourages people to look after their mental health and talk about it.
June 2027
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Loneliness Awareness Week
A week in June that encourages people to talk about loneliness, reduce stigma and connect with others.
July 2027
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International Day of Hope
The International Day of Hope on 12 July celebrates hope as a force that unites people in facing shared global challenges.
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Samaritans Awareness Day
Samaritans Awareness Day falls on 24 July each year, a date chosen to reflect that Samaritans volunteers are there to listen 24/7.
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International Day for Judicial Well-being
The International Day for Judicial Well-being on 25 July recognises that the wellbeing of judges supports fair, independent and effective justice.
September 2027
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World Suicide Prevention Day
A global day on 10 September that raises awareness that suicide can be prevented and encourages action to reduce it.
October 2027
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ADHD Awareness Month
A month-long campaign every October that shares reliable information about ADHD and the people who live with it.
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OCD Awareness Week
An international week in October that challenges myths about obsessive compulsive disorder and helps people find effective treatment.
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World Mental Health Day
A global day, held every 10 October, for raising awareness of mental health and pushing for better support and care everywhere.