MONTH 1 · WEEK 1
What Is Mental Health?
An introduction to mental health and mental illness.
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A BRIDGESPHERE SERIES
Mental Health Monday
Evidence. Awareness. Action.
A year-round series for informed conversations about mental health, reducing stigma and encouraging early help seeking.
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- Share accurate, evidence-based mental health information.
- Reduce stigma through education.
- Encourage early help seeking.
- Build BridgeSphere as a trusted source of mental health information.
- Maintain audience engagement throughout the year.
ONE THEME. FOUR MONDAYS.
A monthly rhythm
Each month follows a single theme with four Monday instalments. Browse the available episodes below, organised by their month and week labels.
This ongoing series sits alongside our separate July 30-day awareness campaign.
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Learn one Monday at a time
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Month 1
MONTH 1 · WEEK 2
Common Myths & Facts
Exploring misconceptions, stigma and respectful conversations.
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MONTH 1 · WEEK 3
Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
Recognising changes in emotions, behaviour and everyday life.
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MONTH 1 · WEEK 4
Daily Habits That Protect Mental Health
Exploring everyday routines, connection and wellbeing.
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Month 2
MONTH 2 · WEEK 1
Understanding Stress
An introduction to stress and its effects on daily life.
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MONTH 2 · WEEK 2
Anxiety Disorders
Understanding anxiety disorders, common signs and seeking support.
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MONTH 2 · WEEK 3
Healthy Coping Skills
Exploring coping strategies and sources of support.
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MONTH 2 · WEEK 4
When Stress Becomes Dangerous
A discussion of overwhelming stress and seeking support.
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Month 3
MONTH 3 · WEEK 1
What Depression Really Is
Understanding depression and challenging stigma.
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MONTH 3 · WEEK 2
Symptoms Across Different Ages
Exploring how depression presents across childhood, adolescence and adulthood.
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Sources for the updated statistics
Reviewed on 22 October 2026. The revised prevalence figures use WHO estimates for 2023, published in WHO fact sheets dated 11 and 15 September 2026.
- Months 1, Weeks 1 and 2: nearly 1 in 7 people worldwide lived with a mental disorder. WHO: Mental disorders ↗
- Month 3, Week 1: approximately 322 million people worldwide lived with depression. WHO: Depressive disorder ↗
- Month 2, Week 2: 470 million people worldwide had an anxiety disorder in 2023. WHO: Anxiety disorders, 15 September 2026 ↗
- Month 3, Week 2: NIMH: Depression across different ages ↗
These educational materials support awareness and conversation. They do not provide an individual diagnosis or replace professional care.