💚 World Mental Health Day 2025

“It’s Okay Not to Be Okay”

Every year on 10th October, the world pauses to recognise World Mental Health Day — a reminder that mental health is just as vital as physical health.

This year’s theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies”, feels especially relevant. We live in an age of constant change — climate crises, cost-of-living pressures, social unrest, and an always-on digital world. It’s no surprise that so many of us feel anxious, burnt out, or simply not ourselves at times.

It’s normal to struggle sometimes

Mental ill health isn’t a weakness — it’s part of being human. We all have mental health, and it naturally fluctuates through life’s ups and downs. Just as our bodies can get tired, injured, or unwell, our minds can too.

Feeling low, anxious, or overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means you’re feeling. It means you’re human. What matters most is recognising when you’re not okay, talking about it, and knowing there’s support out there.

Talking saves lives

When we open up — whether to a friend, colleague, GP, or helpline — we break down stigma.

You don’t need to wait until things feel unbearable. The earlier you reach out, the sooner things can start to feel manageable again. Small conversations can make huge differences. “I’ve been struggling lately.” “Can we talk?” “Are you okay?” — simple words, powerful change.

Building a culture of care

In 2025, we’re finally starting to understand that mental health isn’t just an individual issue — it’s a collective one. We need systems, workplaces, and communities that are compassionate, well-resourced, and prepared to respond — especially in times of crisis. Together, we can build a world where asking for help is normal, not brave.

📍 If you live in Lincolnshire and need support

You are not alone — and help is available right now.

Situation / Need	Service	Contact
Emergency or immediate danger	Call 999 or visit A&E	24/7
Mental health crisis (urgent help)	NHS 111, choose mental health option	24/7
Lincolnshire 24/7 Mental Health Helpline	Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust	0800 001 4331
Single Point of Access (adults)	For out-of-hours or crisis support	0303 123 4000 / Lincs.spa@nhs.net
Children & Young People (Here4You)	For under-18s needing urgent support	0800 234 6342
Wellbeing Hubs / Night Light Cafés	Peer support and safe spaces across Lincolnshire	haylincolnshire.co.uk

No matter what you’re facing — stress, loneliness, grief, panic, hopelessness — there are people ready to listen and help you find your way forward.

A final thought

Mental health is not something that happens to “other people.”It’s all of us — every age, every background, every story. Let’s make 2025 the year we keep talking, keep listening, and keep reminding each other:

It’s okay not to be okay — and it’s okay to ask for help.

“If you’re looking for counselling in Lincolnshire, I offer in-person and online sessions — contact me here.”

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