Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

Theme: Community

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week centres around the theme of community. This resource pack explores the power of connection - how friendships, teamwork, and local action can positively impact well-being. Strong friendships, supportive teamwork, and local action play a crucial role in fostering a sense of belonging and security. By being part of a community - whether it's through sharing experiences with friends, working together in groups, or contributing to local initiatives - we create environments where mental health is nurtured.

In this video, we’ll be exploring the importance of community and how strong relationships with others can have a huge impact on our happiness, mental health, and even physical well-being. Research shows that people who are socially connected - whether to family, friends, or their wider community - tend to be healthier and live longer.

In this video, we dive into how team sports like football can do wonders for both your mental and physical health. Playing in a team helps you feel part of something bigger, reducing feelings of isolation and boosting your confidence. Plus, fitness side of things helps you release those feel-good endorphins that lift your mood and reduce stress.

Sharing your thoughts and feelings with trusted friends can lighten emotional burdens, reduce feelings of isolation, and strengthen bonds. It encourages open conversations, where you both offer and receive support. Being honest about your struggles can help create a safe space where vulnerability is welcomed, fostering deeper connections and resilience.

Getting involved in a club - whether it's sports, music, drama, or something else - gives you a chance to connect with like-minded people, build friendships, and feel part of a supportive community. Beyond the social side, clubs help reduce stress by providing a fun escape from academic pressures and boosting your self-esteem through new skills and achievements.

This video encourages us to make a positive impact on our mental health and communities by thinking globally and acting locally. By engaging in local initiatives, whether it’s volunteering, supporting a cause, or simply helping out in your community, you create a sense of purpose and belonging.

In this video, we focus on how to recognise when your friend might be struggling with their mental health. It covers key signs to look out for, like changes in behaviour, mood, or social habits, which could indicate they’re going through a tough time. By being aware of these signals, you can offer support early on and encourage them to reach out for help.

Want to explore more mental health resources?

Click the button below to access our Mental Health and Wellbeing Resource Pack, which focuses on practical ways to look after your own mental health and build resilience.