Mental Health Awareness Week: 13-19 May

Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 will take place from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May 2019. The theme for 2019 is Body Image – how we think and feel about our bodies.

Body image issues can affect all of us at any age. During the week we will be publishing new research, considering some of the reasons why our body image can impact the way that we feel, campaigning for change and publishing practical tools.

Since our first Mental Health Awareness Week in 2001, we've raised awareness of topics like stress, relationships, loneliness, altruism, sleep, alcohol and friendship. This year, with your support, we want to reach more people than ever!

Being active can increase our self-esteem, improve our mood, and reduce anxiety! So Make your Move for better mental health.

The theme of this year is body image. Making the step to becoming more physically active can be daunting for some. Body image can act as a barrier to participating in physical activity, but there are ways to overcome your anxieties. For example, exercising with a friend might help you to feel more confident.

Being active and moving more can be great for our mental health and self-esteem.

Find what's right for you and Make your Move.

How do you handle life's ups and downs? Every Mind Matters.