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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
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Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 12 to 18 May 2025, and the theme is 'Community'.
[Get involved](https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week)
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A-Z Topics
Find out more about specific mental health problems, and things that can have an effect on our mental health.
[Learn more](https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics)
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How-to guides
In-depth how-to guides about a wide range of mental health problems, free to download and read.
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Looking after your mental health
We want everyone to live mentally healthy lives. Luckily, there is plenty of evidence for the things that can help.
[Learn more](https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/looking-after-your-mental-health)
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Supporting someone else with their mental health
You can do many things to help if someone you know is experiencing mental ill-health.
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Helping someone with a mental health problem
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Mental health statistics
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Resources for working with young people
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Prevention is about looking for the root causes of today's problems. Our work looks to address these issues through research, community work and influencing policy.
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Your donation, however big or small, will help us achieve good mental health for all - not just for some.
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