Take action this Mental Health Awareness Week

We have plenty of actions you can take for good mental health today and in the future.

This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re focusing on action for good mental health. Whether it's a great all-rounder, a quick wellbeing boost or a healthy habit to help you to make lasting changes, there are lots of options. Different things will work for different people, so it’s worth trying a few approaches to find those that work best for you.

Don't know where to start? Our action wheel will suggest a random action you can try to get going. 

Our top ten actions

These are our top ten simple actions to help lift your mood and improve your ability to cope with life. And they're all backed by evidence. Try a couple and find which works best for you.

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Ten quick actions for a mental health boost

Quick, easy daily habits are a great way to boost your mood and wellbeing, even on days when your energy levels might be low. These are ten quick actions to try that may improve your mood and mental wellbeing. 

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Eight actions to improve mental health in the long term

Taking action to support your mental health can help you feel better in the present moment. But it can also have long-term benefits, helping you to manage better in the future. These actions can be part of a long-term mental health strategy to help you make sustainable, positive changes to your wellbeing:

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Read more about actions for your mental health

Protecting our mental health is easier than you might think. Even small and simple actions can make an impact.

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Mental Health Awareness Week

Action is the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026. Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week - bringing the UK together every May to focus on getting good mental health. 

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