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Looking after our mental health can often take a back seat as we strive to meet the various demands of modern life. But as busy as we might find ourselves, our mental health deserves to be a priority. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re taking a look at some simple wellness approaches that could help to give your mental health a boost.
Mental Health Awareness Week has been recognised in the UK for almost a quarter of a century. Led by the Mental Health Foundation since 2001, this important week-long event aims to bring the UK together to focus on improving our mental health. Since then, the campaign has grown year on year and has encouraged individuals, businesses, and communities around the country to champion this important mission.
The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 is ‘community’. Running from the 12th to the 18th of May, the event will “celebrate the power and importance of community.”
For more information and tips on how to get involved, visit Mentalhealth.org.uk.
Community is often an overlooked aspect of our mental health. Being part of a community offers a sense of belonging, support and social opportunities for individuals who may otherwise feel isolated. This can not only help us to feel safer and more accepted, but can also help to boost our mood and make our lives more enjoyable and meaningful.
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week aims to spread awareness about the support available in our communities and offer tips on how to get involved. To honour this year’s event, we’re also taking a look at some ways we can champion our mental health. So, let’s take a look!
In line with this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme, our first tip for supporting your mental health is to connect with the people around you. Whether that be your family members, friends, neighbours, or coworkers, building connections with other people plays a huge role in our mental health. Yet, it can be all too easy to neglect these connections, leaving us feeling isolated and lonely.
Studies have shown that people who are more socially connected tend to live happier, healthier, and longer lives, with fewer mental health problems than those who are less connected to family, friends, or their community.
So, whether it’s taking the time to meet a couple of friends for a chat over a coffee or lunch, inviting family over for dinner, or checking in with your coworkers, staying connected can have huge benefits for our wellness and mental health.
While we have it drilled into us from an early age how important our diet is for our physical health and development, it is easy to overlook the role it plays in our mental health. But the food we eat not only fuels us physically, it also fuels us mentally. In fact, what we eat directly affects the structure and health of our brains, and in turn, our mental health.
Eating a poor diet has been shown to negatively impact brain function, mood regulation, and overall well-being. Over-consumption of processed foods, sugars, and unhealthy fats can trigger inflammation and neurotransmitter imbalances, which may contribute to the development of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
On the flip side, eating a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables and low in processed foods may help reduce the risk of depression. This highlights just how important our diet is for our mental health - and simple changes could make all the difference!
Now, this one may be easier said than done. After all, who among us doesn’t want to have a good night’s sleep? But again, we often overlook how much this aspect of our lives can affect all others - from our productivity at work to our desire and ability to socialise with friends. As such, sleep plays a crucial role in both our physical and mental health.
Sleep plays a crucial role in creating new memories, consolidating what we have learned throughout the day, and repairing cells to maintain and improve brain function. Research shows that a lack of high-quality sleep is associated with various physical and mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression.
Simple steps, such as setting (and sticking to!) a bedtime routine, can be extremely helpful in improving your sleep. Going to bed at the same time every night, and avoiding screens in the hour before bed can all be effective. For some, supplements, such as CBD oils or other over-the-counter products, may also add to a beneficial bedtime regimen.
While awareness around mental health has improved significantly in recent years, there is still a long way to go. This Mental Health Awareness Week, why not plug in to your community and practice these simple tips to improve your mental well-being? After all, prioritising your mental health can only be a good thing!
