Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: Community

News - 15 May 2025

This year’s Mental Health Awareness week takes place from 12 - 18 May, with the theme ‘community.’ Empowering and informing communities is essential to the everyone’s mental health and wellbeing.

Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK since 2001, to campaign for the importance of good mental health. We at Healthwatch share this commitment to empowering and strengthening community ties.

Local events to mark Mental Health Awareness Week

  • Hyde Park walk – Friday 17 May, 1pm – 3pm
    This 5km walk by ‘The Mindfulness Gym’ is a space for open conversations, shared stories, and simple connection. As you walk together, you'll also talk about mental health challenges, resilience, and how each of you can help spread awareness and support those around you.

For more information click here.

  • Battersea Park run - Thursday 15 May 7-8pm

Join ‘Same But Different’s’ 5k run celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week and the power of movement, connection, and community. All levels welcome.

For more information click here.

  • Kensington and Chelsea - Women’s Wellbeing Summit - Saturday 17 May 1pm - 4:30pm 

Come along to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May) with us! Empower. Connect. Thrive.

For more information click here.

What's on?

Throughout Mental Health Awareness Week, CNWL has a range of activities taking place that you can join. We’ll be sharing more about local  events in our borough so keep an eye on this page.

Talking Therapies services have organised pop up events that you can visit for free. Have a free chat with a wellbeing practitioner, they can help discuss your worries or anxious feelings. They include: 

  • Westminster Talking Therapies - Wednesday, 14 May 3pm - 4pm 

        Community Space, Church Street Library

  • Westminster Talking Therapies, Wednesday 14 May, 3-5pm - 

        Spring Health Fair for West End and Marylebone

  • Community living well – Wednesday 14 May, 12pm-1pm, Job Centre Kensal

       Department for Work and Pensions Partnership Workshop

  • Community living well - Thursday 15 May, 1pm-2pm Paddington Library

       Royal borough of Kensington (RKBC) and Chelsea partnership Workshop 

  • Community living well - Friday 16 May, 12pm-4pm Chelsea Market

       Operation Cup of Tea – RBKC Communities and Chelsea Theatre Partnership

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