Mental Health Awareness Calendar

Mental health awareness comes in many forms, with charities and organisations around the world working tirelessly to ensure support and education are available across the spectrum of mental health issues. This calendar highlights mental health awareness events around the world and what they are doing to help.

Written by: Editorial Staff on April 9, 2026

Reviewed by: Clinical Review Team on April 9, 2026

Updated On: April 9, 2026

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February

Children's Mental Health Week (UK)

9-15 February 2026

This week highlights the fundamental importance of providing mental health support from a young age, educating on conditions that can develop in adolescence, and promoting methods to safeguard the well-being of our youth.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (UK)

23 February - 1 March 2026

Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an opportunity to address the persistent myths and misunderstandings surrounding eating disorders, as well as to offer support for those who need it.

March

Self-Injury Awareness Day

1 March 2026

Self-Injury Awareness Day is a globally observed campaign dedicated to raising awareness, promoting deeper understanding, and encouraging empathy around self-harm and self-injury. Held annually on 1 March, the day aims to reduce the number of individuals suffering in silence.

World Bipolar Day

30 March 2026

Organised by the International Bipolar Foundation, World Bipolar Day aims to bring global recognition to bipolar conditions and work towards eliminating social stigma. This spotlight provides a platform to promote understanding of the overwhelming and distressing symptoms of bipolar disorder and highlight the resources available to those affected.

April

Stress Awareness Month

April 2026

Stress Awareness Month is an annual event observed every April since 1992, dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes, effects, and management of stress. The Stress Management Society, a nonprofit organisation established in 2003, has been championing this initiative for over two decades. Their mission is to help individuals and organisations recognise and reduce stress, fostering happier, healthier, and more resilient communities.

May

World Maternal Mental Health Day

May 6th

Observed annually on the first Wednesday of May, World Maternal Mental Health Day sees organizations worldwide collaborate on a social media push and in-country events to increase maternal mental health awareness.

Mental Health Awareness Month

The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) is leading the charge this May with an engaging and insightful range of resources designed to boost awareness, reduce stigma, and get people talking. Visit our Mental Health Awareness page for more information.

Mental Health Awareness Week (UK)

11-17 May 2026

Championed by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week serves as a platform to raise public awareness of mental health challenges and actively promote the essential message of achieving good mental health for everyone.

June

PTSD Awareness Month

Observed every June, National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month focuses on increasing public awareness of PTSD, reducing its associated stigma, and ensuring proper treatment for those with scars of war that are hard to see.

July

National Schizophrenia Awareness Day

25 July 2026

Championed by Rethink Mental Illness, National Schizophrenia Awareness Day educates the public about this common yet widely misunderstood mental health disorder. The day is dedicated to illuminating the unique challenges faced by individuals living with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, both in the UK and globally.

September

World Suicide Prevention Day

10 September 2026

Hosted by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, World Suicide Prevention Day offers a chance for communities worldwide to raise awareness and open up dialogues on all topics related to suicide, as well as provide effective prevention strategies and promote available resources.

October

Mental Illness Awareness Week

5-12 October

Recognizing the need to raise awareness and address mental health challenges, Congress officially established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in 1990, driven by NAMI’s advocacy. Every year since then, communities across the country have gathered to promote awareness, combat stigma, and champion mental health support.

World Mental Health Day

10 October 2026

Organised by the World Federation for Mental Health, World Mental Health Day focuses global attention on mental health issues. Each year focuses on a specific aspect of mental health, such as access to services, mental health among older adults, and the need to prioritize workplace awareness.

OCD Awareness Week

12-18 October 2026

The campaign aims to support and provide resources for those with OCD and to educate the general public on the reality of living with OCD.

November

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month (UK)

November 2026

November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, addressing the tragically high suicide rates among men and the stigma men face when addressing mental difficulties. By encouraging men to speak up about their mental health, reducing stigma, and spreading awareness of men’s mental health, we can prevent tragedies.

National Stress Awareness Day

4 November 2026

Established by the International Stress Management Association, the mission of National Stress Awareness Day is to promote awareness of the psychological distress that can occur in professional environments due to stress. They provide strategies and resources to help employees and business owners tackle the impact of stress in the workplace.

Anti-Bullying Week

13-17 November 2026

Bullying can affect anyone at any age, whether it occurs in educational settings, the workplace, or even at home. Bullying carries a risk of negative, long-term impacts on mental health, confidence, and self-esteem that can dramatically shape a person’s life. Anti-Bullying Week is a movement to speak out against bullying, ensuring that we never stay silent when someone is the target of abusive and harmful behavior.

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