The UK Professional Body for Stress Management

ISMA^UK is a registered international charity and the UK’s professional body for stress management, mental health and workplace wellbeing. Our mission is to help reduce stress, strengthen wellbeing and support healthier, more resilient workplace cultures across the UK and internationally. Through our campaigns, training and initiatives, we enable organisations to reduce risk, enhance performance and align with ESG expectations.

About ISMA^UK

We provide guidance, resources and recognised training to help organisations improve wellbeing and build healthier cultures. ISMA^UK founded International Stress Awareness Day and International Stress Awareness Week, two globally recognised initiatives that highlight the importance of reducing stress and promoting mental wellbeing. Our work brings together employers, policymakers, practitioners and wellbeing leaders to promote best practice and advance the wider conversation around stress, wellbeing and performance. Get in touch: chair@isma.org.uk.

Join ISMA^UK

Corporate Membership
Strengthen your organisation’s wellbeing strategy and ESG commitments by becoming a Corporate Member of ISMAUK. Corporate Members benefit from trusted professional guidance, exclusive resources, and association with a respected international charity dedicated to improving workplace wellbeing. Find out more here.

Individual Membership
Become part of a respected international professional community dedicated to improving stress management, mental health and wellbeing. Members gain access to events, resources, networking opportunities and connection with a long‑established global charity and professional body. Find out more here.

International Stress Awareness Week: Monday 2nd – Friday 6th November 2026

The theme for 2026 is:

“Shaping the Future of Stress and Wellbeing: Rehumanising the Workplace.”

International Stress Awareness Week brings national and international attention to the importance of reducing stress and improving mental wellbeing across workplaces and communities. Through a series of campaigns, events and thought-leadership activities, the week encourages employers to prioritise wellbeing and strengthen their approach to stress management.

On Wednesday 4th November, ISMA^UK will host the online Global Stress & Wellbeing Summit, featuring international speakers, practitioners and leaders. The Summit will explore how organisations can rehumanise work, build healthier cultures and support sustainable wellbeing. Speaking invitations are already underway.

ISMA^UK Stress Management Awards

The ISMA^UK Stress Management Awards recognise outstanding organisations, teams, and individuals who demonstrate leadership, innovation and excellence in reducing stress and improving mental wellbeing.

These Awards offer powerful visibility to organisations committed to cultural change, wellbeing leadership and strong ESG values.

ISMA^UK-Recognised Training

ISMA^UK offers recognised training programmes to help organisations strengthen wellbeing capability, fulfil their duty of care and support healthier, more productive teams. In-house delivery is available. Find out more here.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support a national and international charity leading the agenda in stress reduction, wellbeing and healthier workplace cultures.

Sponsorship options include:

- Sponsoring International Stress Awareness Week

- Becoming a year-round ISMA^UK sponsor, supporting all campaigns, the online Global Stress & Wellbeing Summit, the ISMAU^K Stress Management Awards, and our wider international work.

Get in touch with Carole Spiers MBE – chair@isma.org.uk

What Leaders Say About ISMA^UK

“ISMA^UK’s work in reducing stress and improving wellbeing is more important now than ever. I fully support their mission and the impact they make across workplaces and society.” — Professor Sir Cary Cooper CBE, University of Manchester