Mental health awareness days - a 2023 guide for schools
Keep abreast of all of the mental health awareness days taking place in 2023, to ensure you can highlight them in your school.
Mental health awareness days can provide a good opportunity for schools and colleges to promote positive mental health behaviours in students and staff.
They also are a good opportunity for schools and colleges to emphasise their dedication to supporting students and staff with their wellbeing.
Some of the days included are:
- Children's Mental Health Week
- Stress Awareness Month
- Mental Health Awareness Week
- Pride Month
- World Mental Health Day
- World Teacher Day
- Anti-Bullying Week
For ideas on themes and resources linked to these awareness dates, please take a look at our other termly calendars.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by school staff
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