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Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: From Awareness to Action

Posted by: Robert Lewis and Sarah McClinton, Posted on: 14 May 2026 - Categories: Care and support, Communities, Events, Information and access, Mental health, Our profession, Recognition, Safeguarding, Society, Viewpoint

Introduction from Sarah McClinton This blog marks Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 with a thoughtful reflection on what it means to move beyond awareness and towards meaningful action. It explores how mental health social work can help rebalance power, place …

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