Every April since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has been a vital campaign shining a light on the causes, effects, and ways to manage stress. For over 30 years, the initiative has helped individuals, communities, and organisations understand the real impact stress can have on our mental and physical wellbeing. And in 2025, the message is louder and more powerful than ever, with this year’s theme: #LeadWithLove.
At Acadame, we know the importance of protecting not just physical safety but also mental wellbeing in every workplace. That’s why we’re backing this year’s campaign and encouraging everyone to start meaningful conversations around stress and take proactive steps toward reducing it.
What is Stress Awareness Month?
Stress Awareness Month is an annual initiative led by the Stress Management Society, dedicated to:
- Educating people about the causes and effects of stress.
- Promoting healthy stress management techniques.
- Breaking the stigma around mental health struggles.
- Providing practical support and resources to help people cope.
Each year, a new theme guides the campaign, encouraging people to reflect and take action. In 2024, the theme #LittleByLittle focused on how small, positive actions could improve mental wellbeing. This year, in 2025, the message is clear and powerful:
This Year’s Theme: #LeadWithLove
In a world full of pressures, conflict, and increasing demands, this year’s theme encourages us all to approach ourselves and others with kindness, compassion, and empathy.
#LeadWithLove is a call to action:
💚 To show Unconditional Positive Regard for those around us.
💚 To treat yourself with the same kindness you extend to others.
💚 To create ripple effects of positivity, connection, and care in the workplace and beyond.
Why Stress Awareness Month Matters to Us
The statistics around stress in the UK are staggering. Each year, hundreds of thousands of working days are lost due to work-related stress, depression, and anxiety. As a business rooted in constructing safety, we believe that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical safety.
Stress can affect anyone, from those in high-pressure leadership roles to those working on the ground. That’s why it’s essential for employers to create a culture where conversations about mental health are encouraged—and to provide the right tools, support, and resources to manage stress effectively.
How You Can Get Involved
This Stress Awareness Month, we’re encouraging our clients, candidates, and followers to take part and help drive positive change.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
✅ Practice small acts of love and kindness—whether it’s a thank you, a listening ear, or a simple check-in with a colleague.
✅ Promote self-love—look after your own wellbeing with self-care, regular breaks, and healthy boundaries.
✅ Encourage open conversations about stress in your workplace.
✅ Access stress management resources and training—build resilience and awareness across your teams.
How We Can Support You
At Acadame, we don’t just talk about wellbeing—we help you take action. We offer:
🎓 Workplace Wellbeing Training
🎓 Mental Health First Aid Training
🎓 Tailored eLearning courses to help you manage workplace wellbeing effectively
We can also deliver bespoke Stress Awareness and Wellbeing workshops for your teams—helping you embed a culture of care and compassion in your business.
Let’s Build a Safer, Kinder Workplace Together
This April, as part of Stress Awareness Month 2025, we encourage everyone to #LeadWithLove. Together, we can create workplaces where mental health is protected, stress is managed, and people feel supported to thrive.
