Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 18-24 May 2020. The theme is 'sleep'.

The week will focus on the connections between our sleep - or lack of it - and mental health.

Read more about why we picked sleep as our theme.

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What did we do in 2019?

The theme in 2019 was Body Image – how we think and feel about our bodies.

Body image issues can affect all of us at any age. During the week we published new research and campaigned for change.

#BeBodyKind

Body image: how we think and feel about our bodies

Our latest body image research. Startling new statistics that show the full extent of body image concerns across the UK.

"You're more than a reflection"

A powerful spoken word poem written and performed by Priscila Hernandez for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Stories: How I see myself

Read our inspiring stories about body image and mental health from our brave supporters.

What can you do for Mental Health Awareness Week?

Support our cause

We are already an influential voice on body image, and are developing resources to support people of all ages. Help us continue our work and ensure good mental health for all.

Get involved!

Join us this May and help drive conversations on mental health and body image to create lasting change.

Body image – a key to better mental health

Our CEO Mark explains why we've chosen Body Image as this year's theme.

Green ribbon pin badges

The green ribbon is the international symbol for mental health awareness.

Mental Health Awareness Week blue poster

Resources

We have a range of resources to help you celebrate the week, from posters to booklets to social media graphics.

football event for mental health awareness week

Activity map

See what's going on in the UK for Mental Health Awareness Week and add your own event to our activity map!

Hold a fundraising event!

Help us raise funds which allows us to continue our vital work of preventing mental health problems.