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15th January is commonly referred to as Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year. We think this is absurd. We want to rethink Blue Monday, because any day of the year can be a challenge for people living with mental illness.

Mental Health UK has today launched Mental Health & Money Advice
[www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org]. It is the first UK-wide advice service dedicated to supporting people affected by mental health and money issues including carers, friends, families and professionals within the area.

The publication of 'Thriving at Work' could be the start of a much-needed culture change in the workplace. We spend a lot of our time at work, and unsurprisingly our job can have a huge impact on our wellbeing and mental health.

Keeping yourself well in the workplace – using a Wellbeing Workplan

On 11th July 2017, six very brave individuals from Pizza Hut Restaurants head office took part in a 30,000 ft skydive, all in aid of charity. Pizza Hut Restaurants have been proudly supporting Mental Health UK for just over a year, with a goal of raising awareness of mental health in the work place, helping to change attitudes, so that anyone feels able to ask for support if they need it.

Today marks the launch of a partnership between Mental Health UK and Royal Mail. Over the next three years Royal Mail will work with three charities as part of a strategic commitment to mental well-being.

On 16 January, Mental Health UK, which brings together Rethink Mental Illness with partner charities in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, launched a new two year partnership with Lloyds Banking Group following their colleague vote.

During Mental Health Awareness Week (8-14 May) Lloyds Banking Group colleagues volunteered at Rethink Mental Illlness service centres across the Midlands as part of their charity partnership with Mental Health UK. 

Looking after our mental health is important for all of us – whether we are living with a mental illness or not. Just like with physical health, there are things we can all do to help us look after our mental wellbeing and face the challenges life throws at us!