Prioritizing mental health is essential, and these dates offer opportunities to reflect, learn, and take action. Let’s make 2025 a year of awareness and change!
🗓️ Samaritans Brew Monday
📅 20 January 2025
Samaritans is reminding everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people you care about. There’s always time for a cuppa and a catch-up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Monday morning or Saturday night, or if you’re drinking green tea, black coffee or orange juice. If you’re sharing a cuppa and listening, you’re doing it right!
🗓️ Children’s Mental Health Week
📅 3-9 February 2025
75% of mental health issues begin before age 18. Our Bloom programme builds resilience in young people, highlighting the importance of early support during this critical week.
🗓️ Time to Talk Day
📅 6 February 2025
1 in 4 people experience mental health issues. Let’s break the stigma by encouraging open conversations about mental health, inspired by the Time to Change campaign.
🗓️ Eating Disorders Awareness Week
📅 24 February – 2 March 2025
Eating disorders affect how people relate to food and emotions. This week, BEAT aims to dispel myths and promote understanding.
🗓️ Self-Injury Awareness Day
📅 1 March 2025
Dedicated to understanding self-harm, from physical injuries to less visible struggles like substance abuse or disordered eating.
🗓️ University Mental Health Day
📅 13 March 2025
A nationwide effort to make mental health a top priority across university campuses, fostering a healthier future for students.
🗓️ World Bipolar Day
📅 30 March 2025
Raising global awareness of bipolar disorder and its impact, with a focus on reducing stigma and promoting understanding.
🗓️ Stress Awareness Month
📅 April 2025
Explore causes, coping strategies, and cures for stress in our modern world, especially in workplace settings.
🗓️ Mental Health Awareness Week
📅 12-18 May 2025
An annual opportunity to get involved in raising awareness and understanding of mental health issues.
🗓️ National Schizophrenia Awareness Day
📅 25 July 2025
Shining a light on schizophrenia, a condition affecting 1 in 100 people, to promote understanding and empathy.
🗓️ World Suicide Prevention Day
📅 10 September 2025
A global initiative to raise awareness about suicide and encourage prevention efforts worldwide.
🗓️ World Mental Health Day
📅 10 October 2025
This year’s theme focuses on prioritizing mental health in the workplace, with resources available for ongoing support.
🗓️ OCD Awareness Week
📅 13-19 October 2025
Highlighting the realities of living with obsessive-compulsive disorder and promoting greater understanding of this anxiety condition.
🗓️ Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
📅 November 2025
Focusing on the mental health challenges men face, including high rates of suicide, and breaking down societal stigmas.
🗓️ National Stress Awareness Day
📅 5 November 2025
Raising awareness about workplace stress and strategies for reducing its impact on mental well-being.
🗓️ Anti-Bullying Week
📅 17-21 November 2025
From schools to workplaces, bullying can have a lasting impact on mental health. Join the movement to speak up and take action.