10/10/2026
I'm so proud to be working with Linking Hope as we bring together incredible su***de prevention and bereavement charities.
Mental Health is spoken about more but yet we continue to see unbelievable figures related to su***de. So we need to create safe spaces to talk, to open up, to cry, to grieve and to explore loss. Together.
ππ World Mental Health Day 2026 ππ
This year's theme,"Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change," reminds us of something simple but powerful: when people are truly listened to, positive change can happen.
At Linking Hope, lived experience is at the heart of everything we do. We know that those who have faced mental health challenges often have the greatest insight into what support, understanding, and recovery can look like.
Today is a reminder to: π Listen without judgement
π Create space for honest conversations
π Value and amplify lived experience
π Challenge stigma surrounding mental health
π Help people feel heard, understood, and supported
Every story matters. Every voice matters. And by listening to one another, we can build stronger, more compassionate communities where nobody feels alone.
If someone shares their story with you today, take the time to listen. It could make more of a difference than you realise.