Stress Awareness Week 2026

Stress awareness week was founded by the International Stress Management Association in 2018 to increase public awareness of stress, its impact and highlight the importance of mental health and well-being. 

This year it runs from November 2nd to November 6th. The theme for 2026 is ‘Shaping the Future of Stress and Wellbeing: Re Humanising the Workplace’. It encourages everyone to take positive action on work related stress. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with this you can use HSE’s Working Minds  practical framework:

Reach out to others, Recognise the signs of stress, Take action to address it, Reflect, and Embed good practice into everyday working life.

Happy Stress Awareness Week, remember it is completely normal to struggle with stress and there are resources available.

Written by Charlie, a Supernova