WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY – 10th OCTOBER 2025
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.
This year’s theme is ‘access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies’. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health in times of global instability.
TIPS TO MANAGE OVERWHELM
Problem debt affects many people, and the impact on mental health can’t be ignored. Debt problems can cause anxiety, stress, and sleep problems – and increase the risk of self-harm and suicide.
As well as seeking mental health support, it’s important to get help with debt.
Free, impartial advice is available – and it’s never too late to get help.
Read more about debt and mental health on our website:
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Research shows that helping others can be good for our mental health.
Being kind to others can:
boost optimism
improve mood
reduce isolation
boost self-esteem
In short, doing good does you good!
Get inspired for random acts of kindness: https://bit.ly/42vq9f1
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We all need a little help from our friends sometimes.
Friendship is a crucial element in protecting our mental health. Our friends can help to keep us grounded, put things in perspective, and manage/navigate life’s challenges. 
Talking to friends about your mental health, and supporting a friend with a mental health problem, can be difficult to do.
We have tips on how to start a conversation, offer support, and look after yourself – check them out here: http://bit.ly/3GVqjps 
Grounding techniques can help us when we’re feeling out of touch with our body and surroundings. They can help us reconnect to the present moment.
This might be because we’re experiencing difficult emotions, like fear, anxiety or anger. You can also use grounding techniques if you’re experiencing a panic attack.
This technique uses all 5 senses, and can be used any time.
It’s important to be aware of how alcohol affects your mental health, particularly if you have a mental health problem. 
People drink for many reasons – from celebrating to commiserating, relaxing, to feeling more confident.
And while the short-term effects might deliver – this quickly wears off.
The chemical changes in your brain caused by alcohol can soon lead to negative feelings, including depression, anxiety and anger. 
And for those already struggling with depression, it can make those symptoms worse.
Find out more about alcohol and mental health: https://bit.ly/46J2mtf
Panic attacks can be frightening. But there are things you can do during a panic attack that help, like breathing and grounding techniques.
A panic attack can be caused by a traumatic or very stressful life experience.
If you’re having lots of panic attacks, you might be diagnosed with a panic disorder – and there’s help available for this.
Read our guide on panic attacks: https://bit.ly/3YNWmfG
Loneliness, especially long-term loneliness, increases the risk of mental health challenges like anxiety, depression and stress.
On the flip side, regular social interactions can help us feel less isolated and protect our mental health.
Loneliness can affect anyone. Here are some ways that can help you cope.
Visit our website for more tips: https://bit.ly/4kcDalm
We get so much from our communities: connection, a sense of belonging and purpose, and protection from mental health problems.
One of the ways to get involved with our community, and boost our mental health, is by giving back.
Taking part in community activities, like volunteering, boosts our self-esteem, confidence and overall wellbeing.
Find out more about ways to get involved in your community: https://bit.ly/4kcDalm
