What is Stress Awareness Month?
Stress Awareness Month is an annual event observed every April since 1992, dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes and cures of stress.
The Stress Management Society, a non-profit organisation established in 2003, has been at the forefront of this initiative for over two decades. Their mission is to help individuals and organisations recognise and reduce stress, fostering a happier, healthier, and more resilient world.
For over 30 years Stress Awareness Month has had a different theme each year which reflects societal challenges For Stress Awareness Month 2025 the theme is:
#leadwithlove
#LeadWithLove—a powerful call to action rooted in the principles of Unconditional Positive Regard. This theme encourages us to approach ourselves and others with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, no matter the challenges we face.
In today’s world, where stress often thrives in the midst of conflict, tension, and division, we believe that love is the universal force capable of shifting the narrative. By choosing love as our starting point, we embrace empathy, prioritize understanding, and create positive change in every interaction.
Whether it’s extending a gesture of kindness to someone nearby, offering support to global communities, or simply practicing self-love, even the smallest acts of love can spark powerful waves of positivity that ripple outward.
For more information, please visit Stress Awareness Month 2025 – The Stress Management Society
1 in 4 people experience feelings of stress, sadness, worry, and anxiety.
Support Available
Lincolnshire Talking Therapies provide talking therapies for people aged 16 years and older. The service helps people who are experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and stress. The service also offers support with issues such as bereavement or the impact of a traumatic event.
If you would like to access talking therapies, you don’t need to make an appointment with your GP or healthcare professional. You can self refer by completing an online self referral form or calling SPA on 0303 123 4000.
Self-referral :: steps2change Lincolnshire
If you are under 16, please contact the Here4You helpline on 0800 234 6342 or complete the self-referral below.
Self-referral :: Lincolnshire Young Minds
Other useful contact numbers include:
Samaritans
Call 116 123 (free from any phone). The line is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Mental Health Matters
Call the Lincolnshire mental health helpline on 0800 001 4331. The line is open 24 hours a day.