Time to talk

The aim of Time to Talk Day is to get as many people talking about mental health. By joining together on one day, we can break the silence that often surrounds mental health, and show that talking about this once-taboo issue doesn’t need to be difficult.

Children's Mental Health Week

February 5-11

Children’s Mental Health Week campaign hopes to raise awareness of the benefits of getting children support at the earliest possible opportunity, and to encourage parents to talk openly with children about their feelings and getting help.

Find out more: http://www.place2be.org.uk

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Mon 26 Feb to Sun 5 Mar

Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an international awareness event, fighting the myths and misunderstandings that surround eating disorders.

Find out more: https://www.b-eat.co.uk/support-us/eating-disorder-awareness-week

World Bipolar Day

The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of bipolar disorders and to improve sensitivity towards the illness. It is promoted by the International Bipolar Foundation and partners.

Find out more: www.ibpf.org/blog/world-bipolar-day

Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992.

Find out more: http://stressawarenessmonth.com/

Mental Health Awareness Month

This year, Mental Health America is focusing on what we can do to be fit for our own futures. The theme is Fitness #4Mind4Body.

Find out more: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/may

Mental Health Awareness Week

Raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing every year, promoted by the Mental Health Foundation.

Find out more: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/mentalhealthawarenessweek/

World Suicide Prevention Day

Organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the World Health Organisation, the purpose of the day is to promote worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.

Find out more: www.iasp.info/wspd/index.php

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day falls on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health.

The day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

Find out more: http://www.who.int/mental_health

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

It’s the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope.

Find out more: https://afsp.org/find-support/ive-lost-someone/survivor-day/