World Mental Health Day 2025
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year to shed light on mental health issues around the world.
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.
Home of Mental Health Awareness Week
Where to go for support for your mental health
Your GP
The first step is often talking to your GP. Make an appointment with your GP to talk about your mental health. Your GP is usually able to refer you to services who offer you further support, including counselling.
Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle Information Hub
Bury's 'Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle Information Hub' where you will find information tailored to support you to live a happier, healthier life. The hub brings together a wealth of resources, advice, and activity from across the community to empower you to make positive changes, whilst staying informed about local initiatives.
Just Ask A Question
JAAQ is a free website for anyone to ask leading mental health professionals and people with experience, questions about different topics.
Action for Happiness
Optimistic October Calendar: Actions to help you focus on what really matters.
SilverCloud
SilverCloud offers online programmes for adults (aged 16 years+) to help ease your levels of stress, sleep better or to build resilience.
The Royal Foundation
Today, on World Mental Health Day, The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales launches the National Suicide Prevention Network, spanning all four home nations and aiming to transform suicide prevention in the UK.
Services and organisations that offer help and support directly to people with mental health problems.
In an emergency
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. You should attend your local NHS Accident & Emergency if you need urgent physical health care or require an urgent mental health assessment.
If it is not an emergency but you require health advice, visit NHS 111 online or call 111.
