World Mental Health Day 2026

Gateshead Talking Therapies Supporting World Mental Health Day 2026

Gateshead Talking Therapies is joining the campaign to get people talking about their mental health as part of World Mental Health Day on 10th October.

The global campaign is here to reminds us why good mental health is so important, and how we can prioritise it in our lives and communities. It’s also a moment to talk openly and listen to what others are experiencing.  

It reminds us why good mental health is so important, and how we can prioritise it in our lives and communities. It’s also a moment to talk openly and listen to what others are experiencing.  

The theme for 2026 is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change” (World Federation for Mental Health). 

Conversations about mental health make a difference. And they matter most when we listen to people’s experiences. 

Talking about mental health can feel hard. Many of us worry about saying the wrong thing, and that can stop conversations before they begin. But these conversations matter. 

At Gateshead Talking Therapies we offer a safe, confidential space to enable you to share what’s affecting your mental health and support to work with you to help you improve your mental wellbeing.

Anyone eligible for Gateshead Talking Therapies can self-refer, by clicking here or by calling our team on 0191 5243600

You can download free tips below developed by The Mental Health Foundation on how to talk and listen about mental health.

Talking about mental health - tip sheet

How to listen better - tip sheet

You can also check out Mental health - NHS for further information on mental health conditions, self-help and local services.

For support there is also: -

The Samaritans calling 116 123 (24 hours a day)

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you're affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind's Support Line on 0330 174 3174 or 0191 477 4545, available Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm and Saturday-Sunday 12pm-8pm.

If you need urgent mental health support, you can: -

Call 111 (The NHS Direct Service) and select the mental health option, 24 hours a day. Or support by text from trained volunteers by texting “CALMER” to 85258, (24 hours a day).

If you think that you are going to act on ending your life you can attend your nearest Accident and Emergency Hospital (A and E) or call 999.