Mental Health Awareness Week
(92 Speakers — Strategic Briefing | Moments of Influence Calendar | 11–17 May 2026)
From Dialogue to Structural Action
Awareness is the starting point, but it is no longer the destination. For Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, the mandate has shifted from "opening up" to "stepping up." The theme for this year is Action, a directive for organisations to move beyond the performance of empathy and into the architecture of psychological safety.
At 92 Speakers, we understand that for a board-level strategy to be resilient, mental wellbeing cannot be a peripheral HR initiative; it must be a core operational value. We curate the voices that bridge the gap between clinical insight and functional authority, ensuring your organisation moves from conversation to tangible cultural movement.
The 92 Selection: Architects of Wellbeing
To lead this transition, we provide access to globally respected practitioners and advocates who have navigated high-pressure environments at the highest levels. At the intersection of evidence and experience, these experts trade on the intellectual chemistry that transforms traditional wellbeing into a competitive advantage
Dr Alex George: As the UK’s Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Alex brings a rigorous, medical perspective to the "Emotional Pillar" of business, showing leaders how to identify the early markers of burnout before they impact the bottom line.
Ruby Wax OBE: With a Master’s in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Ruby deconstructs the evolutionary mechanics of the human mind with wit and academic depth, providing a roadmap for managing the "complexity of being human" in a digital-first economy.
Mimi Nicklin: The world-renowned empathy expert and bestselling author of Softening the Edge, Mimi demonstrates how empathetic leadership acts as a data-driven ROI for 2026 businesses, transforming cultural health into commercial performance.
Jaz Ampaw-Farr: Known as the "British Oprah," Jaz delivers a masterclass in human-first leadership and resilience. She empowers boards to move beyond the podium and create environments where "everyday heroes" thrive through authentic connection and vulnerability.
Hayley Mulenda: A multi-award-winning voice on wellbeing and burnout, Hayley has worked with the world’s largest tech and financial firms to sustain the next generation of talent. Her presence on stage provides the cognitive clarity required to balance ambition with sustainable mental fitness.
The Action Mandate: A Blueprint for Boards
For corporate event plannersshaping May 2026 programmes, the "Action" theme offers a high-impact window to demonstrate leadership accountability. When these experts are delivering keynotes, they equip your teams with the frameworks to implement structural change:
Systemic Support: Moving from one-off webinars to permanent, accessible wellbeing frameworks.
Managerial Competence: Training leaders not just to "listen," but to lead with empathy and intervention confidence.
Cultural Integrity: Creating an environment where the "right to disconnect" and workload management are respected as performance drivers, not barriers.
In 2026, the healthiest organisations are those that treat mental fitness as a strategic asset.