10/10/2026
π WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY | 10 OCTOBER 2026 π
This yearβs theme is:
π£οΈ βLived experiences heard: real voices, real change.β
Everyoneβs experience of mental health is different and those experiences matter.
π Listen to people.
π¬ Make space for honest conversations.
π€ Include lived experience in decisions.
π± Build support around what people actually need.
This year also shines a light on the importance of moving towards community-based, person-centred care - supporting people to live with dignity, choice and connection within their communities.
Real change starts when we donβt just listen to peopleβs experiences, but allow those experiences to help shape the services and support around them.
This World Mental Health Day, letβs listen, learn and turn real voices into real change. π