Stress Awareness Month - April

April is Stress Awareness Month. A dedicated campaign runs through the month to increase understanding of stress, its causes, and its impact on mental and physical wellbeing.

For 2026, the theme is #BeTheChange; a call for personal agency and everyday actions that collectively create healthier, more resilient communities. The Stress Management Society describes this theme as a bold step forward, encouraging people to take ownership of their wellbeing and contribute to positive change around them.

Inspired, in part, by the well-known idea of becoming the change you wish to see, the 2026 campaign emphasises small actions with big impact, empowering individuals to transform both their own lives and those of others.

To find out more, click the link below.

https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/site/documents/adults/stress-awareness-toolkit/#month