NABS' latest research shows that 71% of us still don’t feel enough is being done about mental health across the industry and a worrying 35% believe they wouldn’t feel comfortable speaking up about their own mental health.

In 2023:

Our support team have seen a sustained increase in calls in recent years, with a 13% hike year-on-year following a 53% increase the year before, representing 4,500 calls in 2023.

We helped 20% more people on our Advice Line than in 2022, as awareness of the breadth of ways that we can support people is increasing.

Since 2021, demand for our grants and therapy referral service have doubled, with one-third more people supported in 2023 than 2022 as more people seek out proactive help for their mental and financial wellbeing

Emotional support remains the top reason that people call our Advice Lines, at one-third of call; calls specifically around mental health represent 1 in 5

We saw a 58% increase in access to our group support spaces and workshops, following the launch of our Explore and Connect sessions, working to help people on a preventative level in response to industry, societal and global changes and challenges.

Walk & Talk 2024

Walk & Talk returns on 19 September bringing together people from across the advertising, media and marketing industry for an accessible morning walk, providing an opportunity for connection and community all while raising essential funds or NABS.

Book your place here

Every penny raised goes back into advancing the mental wellness of our industry community:

£15: a birthday gift voucher for a child whose family are struggling financially.

£50: help someone get back into work following redundancy by covering their interview travel expenses.

£70: put food on the table for someone who is out of work by providing an essential food package.

£200: support someone living with depression with two therapy sessions.