What is Mental Health?
Mental Health definition
It can be defined by the extent of an individual’s psychological well being.
Why is mental health important?
Having a positive mental space is important as it allows individuals to live healthy and happy lives, there are several areas which mental health can heavily influence:
- It can aid in building and maintaining healthy relationships and social connections
- Good mental wellbeing allows people to cope better with stress and overcoming challenges in life
- Furthermore, It has been linked to good physical health as it can impact your body’s ability to function effectively
- Overall, having an understanding of mental health and making it a priority means individuals can live fulfilling and productive lives
What can you do to improve your mental Wellbeing?
- Practicing Mindfulness such as being aware of your thoughts and living in the moment.
- Exercising regularly – this releases chemicals in the brain which improve mood
- Eating a healthy, balanced diet
- Getting enough sleep and rest – this helps boosts energy levels and gives the brain time to unwind
- Breathing techniques can help to manage and reduce anxiety
- It can also be really useful to open up and talk about negative thoughts and feelings, whether that is to friends and family or a trained professional if need be.
Click here for link to the NHS website for more tips on improving mental health
Mental health conditions to be aware of:
- Anxiety – E.g. Generalised and Social
- Depression
- OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder
- BPD – Borderline Personality Disorder
- Eating Disorders – E.g. Anorexia, Binge eating Disorder
Mental Health Awareness Month 2025
How did Mental Health Awareness Month begin?
The concept was introduced by mental health America In 1949, to raise awareness and start conversations around the importance of mental wellbeing, taking place every May since then.
This year’s Theme
The theme for this year is “turn awareness into Action” encouraging further steps into fostering good mental health for all, this is teamed with the motto “be seen in green”, which has lead to buildings being lit up green to show support.
The importance this year
Mental Health America has completed psychological screenings across the past year, the results of which where released on the 1st of May to kick off the month ahead. The screenings revealed within those struggling, 60% of individuals indicated they had never received treatment for any condition or negative thoughts and feelings before. Starting conversations about mental struggles can allow people to find the bravery to speak up and get help.
How can you get involved?
There are plenty ways to be involved in mental health awareness month this may, including:
- joining the “Be seen in green” Fundraiser – Click here to see further advice on this can be found on the Website.
- Shop the Mental health awareness merchandise.
- There is a wide range of Graphics and Printable pages to share around.
- MHFA England offers training to help others to feel better within themselves.
- Last but not least, share on social media!
Further information
Other conditions
To keep up to date with other awareness weeks, highlighting information about other conditions, please visit our ‘News’ page here.
Support Information
Here are a few options if you would like access to further options for support:
- NHS support – Find NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression – NHS
- Urgent help with the NHS – Where to get urgent help for mental health – NHS (call 111)
- BetterHelp – BetterHelp – Get Started & Sign-Up Today
- Health Assured – 0800 470 2321
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