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 February 1st we celebrate open conversation and listening. Let's talk about mental health without taboo.
Children’s Mental Health Week
From February 5th to February 11th, we are raising awareness for the mental health challenges faced by children and young people.
Helplines Awareness Day
On the 23rd of February, we come together to recognise and appreciate the invaluable support provided by helplines across the United Kingdom.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
From February 26th to March 3rd we promote awareness, education and understanding of eating disorders
University Mental Health Day
On 14th March we unite to raise awareness and promote a supportive environment for mental health within university communities.
World Bipolar Day
March 30th marks a global effort to raise awareness and support for those with bipolar disorder, promoting understanding and acceptance
Stress Awareness Month
April marks the transformative impact of consistent, small positive actions on reducing stress and improving overall wellbeing.
World Health Day
Every year on 7th April, we promote awareness and action on pressing health issues around the world.
Mental Health Awareness Week
From 13th to 19th May 2024 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.
