Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

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Posted on Monday 11 May 2026

Mental Health Awareness Week returns from 11 - 17 May 2026, with this year's theme focussed on 'action' - taking steps to support good mental health for ourselves, and for others.

As we move into the revision and assessment period, the return of Mental Health Awareness Week acts as a timely reminder how important it is to support our mental health and wellbeing in times of challenge.

Any action can make a difference - big or small. To help kickstart your week, explore ten quick actions you can take to boost your mental health while you are revising.

Take a Break

On campus this week? Our Wellbeing officers will be in the Library entrance foyer from 2-4pm on 11 and 12 May handing out free wellbeing support kits.

From Wednesday 13 May until the end of the assessment period, the team will be providing a space to Take a Break in LFA/144 between 2pm-4pm every weekday. No booking is required - come along to grab some refreshments, take time and space to decompress, or just be away from your revision for a while. On Tuesdays, the team will be joined by a very special guest - Milo the therapy dog!

As deadlines get closer, we know it can sometimes feel like you 'can't afford' to take a break - however, even 5-10 minutes away from your desk can help to refresh your brain and boost your productivity, as well as protecting you from burnout.