Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025  is an important occasion in our diary. To spotlight this year's theme: Movement: Moving for Mental Health.

Our bodies and our minds are connected, so looking after ourselves physically also helps us prevent problems with our mental health. Exercise releases “feel good” hormones, that reduce feelings of stress and anger. It also helps us feel better about our bodies. It can improve our sleep too. If it involves other people, like being part of a team, a class or group we see regularly, that can also boost our mental health.

Mental Health Awareness Week is run by the Mental Health Foundation and they state that: ‘Movement is important for our mental health. But so many of us struggle to move enough. We know there are many different reasons for this, so this Mental Health Awareness Week we want to help people to find moments for movement in their daily routines. Going for a walk in your neighbourhood, putting on your favourite music and dancing around the living room, chair exercises when you’re watching television – it all counts!’

Despite these benefits, so many of us struggle to move enough. We know there are many different reasons for this, so this Mental Health Awareness Week we want to help people to find moments for movement in their daily routines. Why not join the movement for Mental Health Awareness Week and take part in the Spring Step Challenge 2025?

For further information and support on exercise and healthy lifestyles, please visit our Help and Support pages on our intranet.