Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week falls on the 12th to the 18th May, with a theme around community.
The cost of living crisis is still impacting families across the UK, burnout and stress continue to affect many, and millions of young people are seeking mental health support. Connection is more important now than ever. There has never been more awareness of mental health, but there is still more work to do.
Talking to young people about mental health might feel hard, but reaching out to someone who is struggling can really help them. It shows them that they aren’t alone, and that you care.
The most important thing you can do is listen. Let them share only what they feel comfortable telling you. When you have an open and supportive conversation, it helps them talk about their feelings and what’s happening. It might also encourage them to get more help if they need it.
