Walsall Council Mental Health Week

News - 14 May 2026

Walsall Council are supporting Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) and would welcome your help in sharing key messages with your networks, communities, and staff - Walsall Council marks Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 | Walsall Council,

This year’s theme, “Take Action,” highlights how small, practical steps can make a meaningful difference to mental wellbeing—both individually and collectively.

We are encouraging residents to:

Take action for themselves by
Taking time to pause and recharge
Practising mindfulness or breathing techniques
Attending local activities or accessing support

Take action for others by:
Checking in with friends, family, and colleagues
Starting open conversations about mental health
Helping to reduce stigma and build supportive environments

Key links to share:
Mental Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention Training: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/walsall-mental-health-suicide-prevention-courses-2591059
Talking Therapies: https://walsalltalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/
Wellbeing support: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/looking-after-your-mental-health/mental-health-and-wellbeing-support

How you can support:
Share this message through your contacts and communications channels
Promote available training and services to staff and service users
Encourage conversations about mental health within your organisation

By working together, we can help ensure more people are aware of the support available and feel confident in taking positive steps for their mental health.

Take five minutes to share your experiences

NHS and social care staff are doing everything they can to keep us well during these challenging times, but there might be things that can be improved for you and your loved ones, both in the area you live in and across the country.

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