Student ACTNow campaign: Empowering pharmacy students to prioritise mental health and wellbeing

The 2025 Student ACTNow wellbeing campaign is back and encouraging pharmacy students to take immediate action to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing throughout their academic and professional journey.

Following on from previous successful campaigns, the 2025 Student ACTNow wellbeing campaign is back. Launching on University Mental Health Day (Thursday 13th March), this initiative, led by our profession’s charity, Pharmacist Support, encourages pharmacy students to take immediate action to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing throughout their academic and professional journey.

This year’s message is simple yet powerful: ACTNow. By signing up for free year-round support, students will gain access to tailored resources designed to help them navigate every stage of their pharmacy career – from preparing for exams and becoming trainee pharmacists, to navigating their transition into registered pharmacy professionals, independent prescribers and beyond. As an added bonus every student who signs up by University Mental Health Day (UMHD) will receive an exclusive Mental Health and Wellbeing Virtual Toolbox to kick start their wellbeing journey.

 

The Student ACTNow campaign is more than just a launch event – it’s a gateway to long-term support that will be there throughout their career.
Danielle Hunt, Chief Executive of Pharmacist Support

Beyond UMHD, pharmacy students will continue to receive dedicated support throughout the year via the Pharmacist Support newsletter, featuring helpful wellbeing tips, practical mental health resources and testimonials from fellow and past students.

Danielle Hunt, Chief Executive of Pharmacist Support, says: “Pharmacist Support is committed to ensuring that no pharmacy student has to face their challenges alone. By providing practical, accessible and ongoing wellbeing support, we aim to empower students to not just succeed academically and professionally, but to thrive personally too. The Student ACTNow campaign is more than just a launch event – it’s a gateway to long-term support that will be there throughout their career.”

The 2025 refresh of the Student ACTNow campaign is more than just a momentary push – it’s a long-term commitment to supporting pharmacy students at every stage of their education and career. By signing up, students take a crucial step toward prioritising their wellbeing and ensuring they have the tools and support they need to manage the pressures of their profession.

Pharmacist Support is grateful for the ongoing support of its ACTNow campaign sponsors the PDA and Boots, who share our commitment to student wellbeing and professional development. Their sponsorship allows the charity to continue producing and sharing free wellbeing resources, including videos, posters and wellbeing packs.

ACTNow! Sign up to access FREE wellbeing support