16 May 2025, 09:59

By Luke Evans MP, Shadow Minister for Health and Social Care

A rough road isn’t the same as a collapsed bridge. Both slow you down, but one stops you entirely.

As Mental Health Awareness Week is upon us, there’s a simple distinction that’s often lost in public discourse: the difference between mental wellbeing and mental health.

Every one of us faces challenges that affect our mental wellbeing—stress, burnout, grief—but not all of us experience diagnosable mental health conditions.

Recognising this nuance helps us talk more openly and responsibly about what support is needed, and for whom.

The pandemic was a wake-up call, reminding us of the power of local support, neighbourly kindness, and shared responsibility. Community—the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week—is not only central to our........

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