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Mental Health Action Week 2010

Each year we use Mental Health Action Week to raise awareness of mental health. This year, we're encouraged you to look after your mental health.

 

Mental health is about the way you think and feel and your ability to deal with ups and downs.

 

There are lots of things you can do to look after your mental health. Many of them are simple changes and don't cost a fortune or take up loads of time. Anyone can follow our advice.

 

Here are 10 practical ways to look after your mental health:

 

  1. Talk about your feelings

  2. Keep active

  3. Eat well

  4. Drink sensibly

  5. Keep in touch

  6. Ask for help

  7. Take a break

  8. Do something you are good at

  9. Accept who you are
  10. Care for others

 

Wellbeing podcasts

Why not find a quiet moment for yourself and listen to one of our podcasts? They can help you relax and improve your sense of wellbeing. Find out more.

 

Encouraging others to look after their mental health  

You can help raise awareness of mental health in your workplace, school or university by purchasing our Good Mental Health guides that provide helpful advice about how to maintain good mental health. Order your guide today.

 

Find out more about previous Mental Health Action Week campaigns.

 

We hope you find our information useful. The Mental Health Foundation is an independent charity. We rely on the support of people like you to fund our pioneering research, campaigining and information provison. Support us today.

 

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A big thank you!

 

This year, we're IPC Media's charity of the year. They're responsible for more than 80 of your favourite magazines. 

 

This year, they kindly donated £1 from every subscription ordered during Mental Health Action Week  2010.

 

Thanks to everyone who ordered a magazine and thanks to IPC Media for their support too.

 

However, it's not too late to support Mental Health Action Week. There are still many ways to get involved and support us today.

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A big thank you to Bupa Giving who supported this year's Mental Health Action Week
Loneliness and mental health 

This year, we had planned to launch a report about loneliness on Tuesday 6 April 2010 but due to forthcoming general election, we have made the decision to postpone the release of the report until late May 2010. 

 

We'll keep you informed about the report in our enewsletter. Sign up today.