Mental Health Awareness Week
This Year, Go Beyond the Conversation
Mental Health Awareness Week Gifts for Employees & Clients with Charitable Donations
This May, go beyond raising awareness. Send your employees and clients a thoughtful gift that puts wellbeing front and centre. Plus, make a difference with donations to mental health charity Mind.
✔️ Free UK Delivery ✔️ £1 Donation to Mind per gift
✔️One order with delivery to multiple addresses
✔️ Personalised message included
Why It Matters
Why Support Mental Health Awareness Week?
Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK's biggest annual mental health campaign, run by the Mental Health Foundation since 2001. It reaches millions of people through workplaces, schools and communities every May. For employers, it's one of the most visible opportunities of the year to show that employee wellbeing isn't just a policy, it's a genuine priority.
Mental Health Affects Everyone at Work
1 in 4 adults experience a mental health issue each year in the UK. Stress, anxiety and burnout are among the leading causes of absenteeism and reduced productivity in UK workplaces.
The Business Case is Clear
Organisations that invest in employee mental health see real returns, lower turnover, reduced sickness absence and higher engagement. Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week signals to your people that you take wellbeing seriously, not just in word but in action.
Small Gestures Make a Big Difference
Research consistently shows that feeling valued at work is one of the strongest predictors of positive mental health. A thoughtful, well-timed gift tells your team they're seen, and that moment of recognition can have a lasting impact on morale and belonging.
Our Top Mental Health Awareness Week Gift Ideas
This is a small selection of our most popular Mental Health and Wellbeing gifts. Take a look at our full collections for more gifting ideas.
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Supporting local Charities
Giving Back With Every Gift
We’re on a mission not only to help companies look after the people they care about with thoughtful gifting, but also generate a wider positive impact and support local charities by giving back.
With every gift sent, a donation is made to a local or national charity to help with their work.
It’s a system where everyone benefits.
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Mental Health Awareness Week FAQs
When is Mental Health Awareness Week?
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place on the second full week of May. It is the UK's biggest annual mental health campaign, organised every year by the Mental Health Foundation.
The week is an opportunity for individuals, employers, schools and communities to come together to focus on good mental health, raising awareness, reducing stigma and taking practical action to support wellbeing.
Why is Mental Health Awareness Week important for employers?
Around 1 in 6 workers experiences a mental health problem at any given time, and 18 million working days are lost annually in the UK due to poor mental health. Mental Health Awareness Week gives employers a highly visible, nationally recognised moment to show that employee wellbeing is a genuine priority, not just a policy on paper.
Organisations that take visible action during the week signal to their teams that they are seen, valued and supported. It has a direct impact on morale, retention and engagement.
What can employers do during Mental Health Awareness Week?
There are many meaningful ways to get involved as an employer:
- Send a wellbeing gift to every employee. Remote, hybrid or in-office, so no one feels left out
- Host team check-ins or open conversations about mental health to reduce stigma
- Share mental health resources and signpost to support services within your organisation
- Encourage managers to lead by example, talking openly about their own wellbeing
- Use the week as a launchpad for year-round wellbeing initiatives, not a one-off gesture
What are the best Mental Health Awareness Well gifts for employees?
The best Mental Health Awareness Week gifts are ones that feel personal, promote genuine self-care, and carry a meaningful message. The most impactful employee gifts tend to combine practical wellbeing tools, like journals, healthy treats and relaxation products, with a moment of recognition that tells your team you care.
WellBox's limited edition Mental Health Awareness Week Gift 2026 is curated specifically for this purpose. It includes a gift card set, peppermint tea, sunflower seeds, a chocolate s'more, a boxed candle, a postcard, and a £1 donation to Mind, beautifully packaged and delivered directly to each recipient's door, wherever they work.
Can I send Mental Health Awareness Week gifts without an address?
Yes. You can send Mental Health Awareness Week gifts using just an email address. Recipients securely add their own delivery details through a GDPR-compliant Gift Redemption Page, removing the need to collect or manage addresses.
Are your Mental Health Awareness Week gifts suitable for corporate and client gifting?
Yes - our gifts are designed specifically for corporate and client gifting. They are ideal for Sales teams, Account Managers and business founders looking to send meaningful Mental Health Awareness Week gifts that feel premium, personal and professional.
What if our recipients have various dietary restrictions?
Every food and drink gift can be made vegan and gluten-free. You don't need to place separate orders; gift redemption pages let your recipients choose their preferences, and we handle everything. We also offer no-alcohol options.
How does the Gift Redemption Page work?
Simply order your gifts and select 'create a redemption link.' You can either send the link directly from our platform or generate it and send it via email. Employees click the link, enter their delivery address and dietary preferences, and we ship directly to them. You can track all redemptions from your dashboard. It's fully GDPR compliant, we never share employee data.
What happens if someone doesn't redeem their gift?
You can see who hasn't redeemed gifts on our platform and send reminder emails directly. Unredeemed gifts aren't charged, so you only pay for what's actually sent.
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Send a redemption link instead of guessing. Recipients pick their gift, enter their details, and choose dietary preferences. All you need is an email address.
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One Gift or Ten Thousand
Upload a spreadsheet, set your schedule, and we handle the rest. Automate milestone gifts for birthdays and anniversaries, or launch one-off campaigns.
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Launch a branded swag store or gifting portal your team controls. We handle stock, fulfilment, and dispatch. You only pay for gifts that are redeemed.
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Free UK delivery as standard with full tracking. Next-day available. International shipping for global teams. Packed and dispatched from Manchester.
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Every Gift Gives Back
B Corp certified. Every gift triggers a charitable donation. Products sourced from British independent suppliers. Packed in recyclable materials.
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