Each year the Mental Health Foundation uses Mental Health Action Week to raise awareness of mental health issues across the country.
In 2007 we raised awareness about the importance of friendship and its positive impact on mental health.
Friendships are vital for good mental health. But our new research reveals that in reality it can be difficult for people with mental health problems to maintain their friendships. It can also be tough for friends of people with mental health problems to know how to support them.