Go Mental 2026: Mental Health Festival
About this Event
Some days feel heavier than others. Sometimes that feeling has a name: burnout, anxiety, low mood, loneliness or overwhelm.
Sometimes it is harder to explain, and you simply know something doesn't feel right.
Go Mental was created to make those conversations easier.
Taking place at the Science Museum in London on Saturday 10th of October 2026, Go Mental is the UK’s first mental wellbeing festival. It brings together experts, practitioners, speakers and people with lived experience for a full day of honest conversation, practical learning and connection.
Rosie Millen founded the event after experiencing burnout. After collapsing from stress and years of recovery, she focused on understanding how to help people protect their mental wellbeing before reaching a breaking point.
Go Mental grew from her story and her desire to share useful info, credible voices, and a supportive community. Throughout the day, you'll hear from experts, participate in practical sessions, and explore mental wellbeing in a space that's open, helpful, and human.
What you can expect
- A live expert Q&A with Dr Gemma Newman, Ben West, Dr Alex Partridge and Dr Lalitaa Suglani
- Journalling for Mental Health with Helen Marie
- The Secret to Self Compassion with Paul Brunson
- Gut-Brain Connection with Dr Emily Prpa
- A closing sound bath with Athena, The Gong Girl
- Practical tools, useful perspectives and conversations you can take back into everyday life
- Opportunities to meet people who care about mental wellbeing, including attendees, practitioners and professionals
- VIP networking for VIP ticket holders
Who is Go Mental for?
Go Mental is for anyone who wants to better understand and support mental wellbeing. That may include people navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, low mood, loneliness, or overwhelm; people supporting friends or family; wellbeing practitioners, coaches, and therapists; HR and workplace wellbeing professionals; and students studying psychology, psychiatry, or related subjects.
What we want you to leave with
The aim is for you to leave with better language for understanding mental wellbeing, practical ideas you can use, perspectives from credible experts and a stronger sense of connection. You can come for yourself, for the people you support, or simply because you want to understand this subject more deeply.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Doors Open
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Hello and Welcome
Host: Rosie Millen
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Q&A Panel – Dr Gemma Newman, Ben West, Dr Alex Partridge, Dr Lalitaa Suglani
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Break to meet the Brands
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Journalling for Mental Health with Surprise Guest
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Mini 15-minute Break
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Power Hour with Paul Brunson: The Secret to Self Compassion
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch Break & VIP Networking
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Partner Pitches
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Gut-Brain Connection with Dr Emily Prpa
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Break to meet the Brands
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Sound Bath with Athena, The Gong Girl
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Goodbyes and Goody Bags
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 5.00 to GBP 195.00
