On Friday, 30 January 2026, London we marked Great Mental Health Day.
This year, we are celebrating our ‘everyday spaces’ – the informal sanctuaries where connection happens and support begins.
Great Mental Health Day aims to get Londoners talking about mental health, to highlight the great support available, and, crucially, take the stigma out of asking for help.
Be it in a community kitchen, at a local craft group, or on the sports pitch, these trusted local spaces are often the first step towards accessing the great services available to Londoners all year round.
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.
For 2026, we are specifically celebrating “everyday spaces” – the informal, trusted places in our communities where support often begins.
Watch our video to help give you a flavour of what to expect.
When is Great Mental Health Day?
Great Mental Health Day returns on Friday, 30th January 2026.
The day takes place annually on the final Friday of January, this will be the fifth Great Mental Health Day celebrated in London.
How can I get involved with Great Mental Health Day?
You can support or get involved with Great Mental Health Day however you wish!
You could choose to hold or attend an event, promote a local service, take free training or join us marking the day on social media to celebrate the day using #GreatMentalHealth
For ideas on how to get involved, download our Supporter’s Pack.
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.
You can also watch the webinar recording here: “Watch now: Everything you need to know for Great Mental Health Day 2026“. It covers key steps, examples and how to submit your activity.
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.
Do you have any tips or suggestions for hosting a Great Mental Health Day event or activity?
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If you or anyone in your local area are planning an event or initiative for Great Mental Health Day 2026, 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.
