Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

From 11 to 17 May, Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on a powerful theme: Action.

Because while awareness matters, real change happens when we act.

For professionals across risk, safety and health, this is a reminder that mental wellbeing isn’t separate from our work – it’s central to it.

Even small actions can make a meaningful difference for individuals, teams and organisational culture.

At IIRSM, we know that healthier workplaces are safer, more resilient and more productive.

This week, what action will you take?

IIRSM has a wide range of resources for organisations interested in learning more:

The Sentinel, October 2024 – Prioritising mental health in the workplace

https://iirsm.org/knowledge/articles/mental-health-white-paper

The Sentinel, February 2025 – Identifying mental health in the past

https://iirsm.org/knowledge/articles/the-disease-of-civilisation

OSH Alliance white paper – Prioritising mental health in the workplace

https://iirsm.org/knowledge/articles/alliance-white-paper

West Midlands Branch meeting – Mental health and ergonomics in the workplace

https://www.iirsm.org/mental-health-and-ergonomics

Wales Branch meeting – Improving mental health in the workplace

https://www.iirsm.org/improving-mental-health

East Midlands Branch meeting – Shining a light on mental health: A survivor’s perspective on suicide causation and prevention

https://www.iirsm.org/shining-a-light-on-mental-health

IAMH article: Top tips for supporting your team’s mental health at work

https://iirsm.org/knowledge/articles/top-tips-for-supporting-your-teams-mental-health-at-work

Workplace mental health strategies for OSH professionals

https://www.iirsm.org/workplace-mental-health-strategies

Webinar: How to address mental health risk in your management system

https://www.iirsm.org/how-to-address-mental-health