Random acts of kindness

Research shows that helping others can be good for our mental health. It reduces stress, improves our emotional well-being and even benefits our physical health. In short, doing good does you good.

What are the health benefits of altruism?

There is some evidence to suggest that when you help others, it can promote physiological changes in the brain linked with happiness.

Why kindness matters so much right now

17 Feb 2026 / Prevention resources and tools

This blog explores the importance of kindness for the mental health and wellbeing of ourselves and others, as well as ways we can practice kindness on Random Acts of Kindness Day and beyond.

Friendship and mental health

Talking to friends about your mental health, and supporting a friend who has a mental health problem.

Pets and mental health

How a pet can help your mental health, deciding if having a pet is right for you, and options if you can’t have a pet.

Why kindness got me to where I am today

Ntale is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and activist from South London and now works for the Mental Health Foundation. He touches on the role kindness has played in his life and how kindness has helped him be who he is today.

The importance of kindness

Cassandra Baker is a single mum of two from Bromley and runs her own business, Baker Girl Beauty. She speaks on the importance of kindness during COVID-19 and the struggles of being a single mother.

Altruism and wellbeing in an age of austerity

We discuss the impact of altruism and acts of kindness on people's well-being and mental health, and recommend things we can all do for others that can improve the world we live in.

Why did we pick kindness as the theme?

Why kindness is the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 - and why it could be the most important week we’ve ever run.

Kindness matters to our mental health

In this podcast episode, we talk to you about why kindness matters and how it is central to our mental health.