Action: for yourself, for someone else, for all of us

This year's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is Action because, while awareness is vital, real change comes when we  take action too. Together, we’ve  come a long way on mental health, but we  can’t risk going backwards. There’s still much we can do to prevent people becoming unwell in the first place. 

Good mental health is a state of emotional wellbeing that lets us cope with normal life stresses, feel confident and enjoy our relationships with others. When life feels more challenging than usual, it’s often a sign that our mental health needs some extra care and attention.  

The good news is that protecting our mental health is easier than you might think. Taking practical steps to improve our mental health may feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Even small and simple actions can make an impact. 

Top ten actions to support good mental health

Quick actions for a mental health boost

Eight actions to improve mental health in the long-term

Take action for good mental health

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