In May we celebrate mental health awareness week and this year’s theme is ‘Every action counts for better mental health’. What better way to take action this week than to walk (on your own, with family, friends, or even your dog!). If you can’t physically walk perhaps you can enjoy time outside sitting somewhere calm and do some gentle movements of your arms, hands, upper body. If you’d like to learn more […]
This week in February puts the spotlight on the need for every young person to have a sense of belonging. The importance of connection and being part of a community was highlighted during the COVID-19 lockdowns and many young people still need support in developing their social skills due to the impact of this. This year’s campaign aims to give young people that strong foundation that they […]
As we move into June, let’s focus on men’s mental health week and start talking about preventing mental health issues, help when men are struggling and important topics such as prostrate and testicular cancer. Did you also know that men sadly can also have breast cancer? Take a look at this information on prostrate, testicular […]
Welcome to World Mental Health Day. The theme for this year is ‘It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace’. The World Federation for Mental Health says “Employed adults spend more time working than any other activity during their waking hours. In a myriad of ways, and at its best, work can provide a […]
Men’s mental health day takes place every year in November and coincides with lots of events and charities taking part in raising awareness of men’s mental health. One in eight men in England faces common mental health problems with 77% of men polled saying they experienced some level of symptoms such as anxiety, stress, or […]