We are the home of Mental Health Awareness Week. This year's theme is 'movement: moving more for our mental health', with the week running from 13 to 19 May 2024. Use the resources below to get involved in the week. Don't forget share your #MomentsForMovement by tagging us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Posters
Download these posters to help spread the word about Mental Health Awareness Week and promote your events.
Download English awareness poster (PDF)
Download English events poster (PDF)
Social media posts
1. It's Mental Health Awareness Week
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We’re proud to support @mentalhealth this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek – 13 to 19 May. Join in and help to create a world with good mental health for all. Find out more and get involved: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw #MomentsForMovement
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We’re proud to support the Mental Health Foundation this Mental Health Awareness Week – 13 to 19 May. Join in and help to create a world with good mental health for all.
This year’s theme is movement: moving more for our mental health. Get involved by finding and sharing your moments for movement this Mental Health Awareness Week.
Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MomentsForMovement
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2. Moving more for your mental health
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re supporting @mentalhealth to get everyone moving more for their mental health. Get involved by sharing your #MomentsForMovement. Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw
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This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re supporting the Mental Health Foundation to get everyone moving more for their mental health.
Everyone can get the mental health benefits of moving more, it’s all about finding what works for you.
Get involved by sharing your moments for movement for your mental health.
Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MomentsForMovement
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3. Tip
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, get moving for your mental health by finding moments for movement every day, like when you’re waiting for the kettle to boil! Get more tips from @mentalhealth - visit mentalhealth.org.uk/movement-tips
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, get moving more for your mental health by finding moments for movement every day.
When life’s busy, it can be tricky finding time for wellbeing-boosting activities. But finding moments for movement might be easier than you think. Why not use the time you spend waiting to move more? When you’re waiting for the kettle to boil; for your kids to come out of school; or for a bus to arrive. These moments will add up!
Get more tips from the Mental Health Foundation: mentalhealth.org.uk/movement-tips
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4. Mental Health Awareness Week event
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We're [or I’m] supporting @mentalhealth on #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek by... [add your activity or event].
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We're [or I’m] supporting the Mental Health Foundation on Mental Health Awareness Week by... [add your activity or event].
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MomentsForMovement
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5. Stat
Research live on Monday 13 May.
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Moving our bodies is important for our mental health. Yet research by @mentalhealth shows that more than a third of UK adults find it challenging to find the time for movement. Find out what's stopping us from moving more: [Link to research coming soon]
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Moving our bodies is important for our mental health. Yet research by the Mental Health Foundation shows that more than a third of UK adults find it challenging to find the time for movement. Find out what's stopping us from moving more, and what can help: [Link to research coming soon]
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6. Equal access to movement
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Being able to boost our mental health through movement shouldn’t be a luxury. Yet new research from @mentalhealth shows that too many people are facing barriers to moving for their mental health due to financial strain and inequality. Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/movement-research
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Being able to boost our mental health through movement shouldn’t be a luxury. Yet new research from the Mental Health Foundation shows that too many people are facing barriers to moving for their mental health due to financial strain and inequality. Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/movement-research
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