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On Friday, 31 January 2025, London will mark Great Mental Health Day.
The aim of Great Mental Health Day is to get us talking about our mental health and wellbeing and to raise awareness of the great local services available to Londoners all year round.
We all need community. We all need connection. And in a world where those who face the greatest disadvantages in life also face the greatest risks to their mental health, we need these safe spaces more than ever. Great Mental Health Day is also an opportunity to celebrate and learn from the organisations across the region and those in our communities who are devoting energy and compassion to others.
We’ll be updating the resources and information about the day, keep checking back or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about plans and how you can get involved.
Learn how you or your organisation can get involved with Great Mental Health Day events and activities. You can also sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about plans.
Explore our Great Mental Health Day map to see what support, activities and initiatives are taking place close to where you live and get involved with our mission to spread hope and kindness, and to help each other.
Learn more about how you can support the mental health and wellbeing of others in your community through a range of free, online training resources.
Want to get involced with Great Mental Health Day but not sure where to start? Explore our FAQs below.
What is London’s Great Mental Health Day?
Great Mental Health Day is an awareness day with the aim of getting Londoners talking about mental health, to highlight the great support available, and, crucially, take the stigma out of asking for help when needed.
Watch our GMHD 2024 video to help give you a flavour of what to expect.
When is Great Mental Health Day?
Great Mental Health Day returns on Friday, 31st January.
The day takes place annually on the final Friday of January, this will be the fourth Great Mental Health Day celebrated in London.
Who organises Great Mental Health Day?
The day is facilitated by regionally by Thrive LDN.
The day began as a local celebration in the London Borough of Haringey before expanding to become a day of celebration for all Londoners, facilitated regionally by Thrive LDN and Good Thinking.
The day is also supported by the Mayor of London, the NHS in London, London boroughs and the Association of Directors of Public Health London, London Councils, and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities in London.
How do I host a Great Mental Health Day event?
Essentially, however you like! We ask that all Great Mental Health Day events are free where possible and inclusive to everyone. Other than that, a Great Mental Health Day event is whatever you make it but if you want some ideas, you can download a Great Mental Health Day Supporter’s Pack. (Coming soon for GMHD 2025!)
Once you’ve organised your event, email info@thriveldn.co.uk with the name of the event, location, time and any other information you’d like to include, and we will post it on our interactive event map.
You can also fill in the form at the bottom of the Great Mental Health Day webpage.
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Professor Kevin Fenton, Regional Public Health Director for London, guides you to valuable resources for managing mental health in the colder months.
Ysabella Hawkings, Public Health Principal for Newham, gives her top tips on how you can help someone else manage their mental health.
Dr Pamela Nkyi talks about the extraordinary impact of volunteering and the benefits that extend beyond the act of giving. From new skills to fostering a sense of purpose.
If you or anyone in your local area are planning an event or initiative for Great Mental Health Day 2025, we want to know about it.
Fill in the contact form and make sure to tell us all the details about the event.
We can then help promote your plans through our website and digital channels.
