World Mental Health Day: Ideas for Work, School and Home

World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October each year. It's a chance to talk openly and look out for each other.

If someone is struggling, the Samaritans are free to call on 116 123, day or night.

At work

  • A walking meeting
  • A wellbeing tea break
  • Share support resources
  • A 'how are you really?' check-in

At school

  • Feelings check-in charts
  • Mindful colouring
  • Kindness postcards
  • Wear something yellow

For a friend

  • Send a 'thinking of you' card
  • Plan a walk
  • A self-care letterbox gift
  • Just listen

Key things to remember

  • Listen more than you talk.
  • Share helplines.
  • Follow up a week later.

Frequently asked questions

When is World Mental Health Day?

10 October every year.

What is a good example of world Mental Health Day?

"A wellbeing tea break" is one of 12 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

How long should a card message be?

One to three lines suits most cards. Write the message before the name so you can start again if it goes wrong, and if you run out of room, carry on inside the back cover rather than shrinking your handwriting.

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