Mental Health Week
The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 in the UK is “Action”. This theme emphasises the importance of taking action to support good mental health, as awareness aline is not enough for real change. The week encourages individuals, communities, and organisations to take meaningful steps to improve mental wellbeing, whether it’s through self-care, creating healthier workplaces, or seeking professional support. The theme was chosen by the Mental Health Foundation to highlight that even small actions can make a significant difference in promoting mental health.
Click below for tips on how to look after your mental health.
Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health tips
Click to view The Art Room for activities and resources to support your child’s mental health and wellbeing
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present, being aware of what we are doing. Daily practice of mindfulness can help us focus on the present and not be overwhelmed by what is happening around us. We use the Smiling Mind app in school to take a few minutes and focus our students, especially during stressful times to manage stress and anxiety. There have an increase interest in mindfulness activities that focus on mindful walking and mindful eating. As Muslims, we have the best mindfulness activity that we regularly practice at least five times a day. Khushu in our prayers, is the ultimate mindfulness act, where we are focused on one thing, without distraction, being in the moment and fully aware of what we are doing and where we are.
When the prophet peace be upon him told Bilal (ra) to pronounce the adhan (call to prayer), he said, “O Bilal, give us rest with it.
To practice mindfulness, visit the Smiling Mind website or download the app https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
School Anxiety and Emotionally Based School Avoidance
Young Minds’ guide for parents