awareness days and events calendar
Join us in our efforts to support people with mental illnesses and poor mental health by taking part in various mental health awareness days and events throughout the year. By participating, we can come together to fight for a future where no one needs to face mental illness alone.
Check our page regularly to discover ways to get involved and make a change.
If you have any ideas on how you can get involved, contact our team.
Time to Talk Day
On 6th February, we celebrate a day which reminds us that we can be open about how we truly feel.
Children’s Mental Health Week
From the 3rd to 9th February, we celebrate Children and Young People Mental Health Week. This year we focus on self-awareness.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
From Monday 24th February to 2nd March, we highlight that "Anyone can be affected by an eating disorder."
Helplines Awareness Day
On February 23rd, with the theme ‘The Power of Helplines’, we celebrate those who support others in their most difficult times.
University Mental Health Day
On 13th March, we come together to raise awareness about mental health within the university community.
World Bipolar Day
March 30th marks a global effort to raise awareness and understanding of bipolar while tackling the stigma around the condition.
Stress Awareness Month
In April, we celebrate Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging and addressing the impact of stress on our lives.
Mental Health Awareness Week
From 12th to 18th May, we take the opportunity to think about our mental health and how we can best take care of it
Volunteers’ Week
From the 3rd June to 9th June 2024, we take the opportunity to highlight the great work of volunteers within the community.
Carers Week
From 10th June to 16th June we recognise all the amazing work of carers supporting their family or friends across Scotland.
PTSD Awareness Day
Every year on 27th June, we celebrate PTSD Awareness Day. On this day, we shed on light on PTSD and those who experience it.
National Schizophrenia Awareness Day
On 25 July, we celebrate National Schizophrenia Day to raise awareness and reduce stigma about schizophrenia.
World Suicide Prevention Day
On 10th September each year we raise awareness about suicide and promote actions that can help prevent it
World Hearing Voices Day
On 14th September, we raise awareness about hearing voices, aiming to challenge stigma, promote understanding, and celebrate the diversity of human experience
World Mental Health Day
Every year on 10th October, we observe World Mental Health Day, a global initiative to raise awareness and promote action for mental health.
