Date published: October 10, 2025
World Mental Health Day 2025: How Shared Lives supports better mental wellbeing
Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day reminds us to prioritise mental wellbeing and ensure everyone can access the support they need.
Ewan King, CEO of Shared Lives Plus, recently reflected on the role of social care in supporting mental health in his new capacity as Chair of the Care Provider Alliance. He stresses that lasting improvements in mental health outcomes depend on strong partnerships between health and social care.
Person-centred, holistic approaches – like those used in Shared Lives – can make a real difference, offering stability, community connection, and tailored support for people experiencing mental ill health.
“For real and lasting change to happen, social care needs to be central to the thinking about health and care reform.”
You can read Ewan’s blog in full on the CPA website.
Across the UK, Shared Lives schemes support people with conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and more.
Research shows that Shared Lives not only improves wellbeing but also strengthens community ties, helping people live fulfilling lives.
Practical support in distressing times.
This year, the Mental Health Foundation, highlights the impact of repeated exposure to distressing news, under the theme “Overwhelm: when global events and relentless bad news become too much.”
They offer practical guidance on managing feelings of overwhelm, including strategies for healthier news consumption.
Access resources on their website: World Mental Health Day 2025 – Mental Health Foundation.
Learn more about how Shared Lives supports mental health.
