Order Patrick's new book here https://standrewsbookshop.co.uk/product/small-steps-for-big-change/Learn more of his work here https://www.smallstepsforbigchange.co.uk/Follow him on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/patrick.regan.739on InstagramDiscover more of mental health awareness week here https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-weekLearn more of Brighter Days here https://www.brighterdays.life/about-usHow Brighter Days beganIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces faced unprecedented challenges, requiring them to become resilient and cultivate healthier, more honest cultures. Amidst this backdrop, Patrick Regan OBE embarked on a quest to rethink organisational wellbeing. Engaging in insightful conversations with leading experts across various disciplines, Patrick identified a pressing need for practical solutions that would empower organisations and their people. Brighter Days offers innovative training programs designed to address the evolving demands of the modern workplace.With Patrick's vision and expertise, Brighter Days has become a part of the solution, helping organisations and their people navigate uncertainty, develop resilience, and foster cultures that prioritise wellbeing and authenticity. We are reshaping the future of work, one brighter day at a time.Mental Health Awareness Week has played a huge role in changing how we talk about mental health. But for many organisations, the question now is: What actually changes?The 2026 theme, Action, reflects this shift — moving beyond awareness into the small, everyday behaviours that genuinely protect and improve mental health at work.A more practical approach to mental health at work:In many workplaces, the biggest challenges are not a lack of awareness, but:Knowing what to do in the momentSupporting others effectivelyCreating environments where people can actually thriveWe’ve delivered mental health and wellbeing programmes to over 350 organisations, and one thing is clear:Awareness alone rarely leads to lasting change.Our Mental Health Awareness Week programme is designed to change that — focusing on practical, realistic actions that support mental health at every level of the organisation.Talk to us about your MHAW plansPatrick Regan OBEPatrick Regan OBE is an award-winning author, activist and speaker with extensive experience in the UK charity and public sectors. After he and his family went through a series of personal trials and ill health, Patrick decided to step down from his previous role as CEO at XLP to create Kintsugi Hope, a charity which aims to create safe and supportive spaces for those suffering from emotional and mental health challenges. He recently started a business called Brighter Days Life and is an honorary fellow of the London South Bank University for his contribution to justice and wellbeing.