What is World Suicide Prevention Day?

Every year on 10 September, organisations and communities come together to raise awareness about how we can work together to create a world where fewer people die by suicide. The theme for 2024 – 2026 remains Changing the Narrative.

Health leaders in Sussex are residents across Sussex to share what matters to them about the NHS, and where further improvement is needed.

Next week is Local Mind week, which provides opportunity to put the spotlight on the life-changing work happening across the network.

We’re here for anyone who’s LGBTQIA+ all year round. But Pride is a time to celebrate, to protest, to reflect. We have put together information on LGBTQIA+ support available across Sussex.

Opportunity to share your views

Brighton & Hove's Mental Health Lived Experience Advisory Group are looking for new members and would like to meet anyone with experience of using mental health service within the city as a patient or carer.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic community mental health advocacy manager to support, develop and manage staff delivering high quality mental health advocacy services and ensure services reflect best practice.

Mind in Brighton and Hove is recruiting for 2 advocacy positions:

• Brighton and Hove – Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) and Community Mental Health Advocate

• West Sussex - Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA)

Refugee Week is the world's largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of people seeking sanctuary

Whilst we appreciate the time and commitment our volunteers provide all year around Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign which provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the contributions of our volunteers.

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring and recognise unpaid carers contributions to families and communities across Brighton and Hove. The week runs from Mon 9th –15th June 2025.

We are seeking general Trustees and a Treasurer to complement the experience and expertise of our existing Board. As a Trustee of MiBH you will have a commitment to the Charity and ensure that it is effectively governed in line with our mission, vision and values.

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Mind In Brighton and Hove connected with Brighton artist AMANZI who’s latest EP was influenced by her own personal experiences with mental health.

Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have lived experience of mental health issues in Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex.

This year the theme of Mental Health Week 'community' with a focus on celebrating the power and importance of community.

Opportunity to share your views

Healthwatch in Sussex are running poll in May on challenges facing carers.

Opportunity to share your views  

NHS England is inviting feedback from people who have accessed crisis care services through the NHS 111 'select mental health option' service. The purpose is to gather feedback and experience on the service they have received. 

We are delighted to partner with the National Trust for their Walk With Us for Mental Health Awareness Week on 14th of May, 9.30 - 12pm.

April is Stress Awareness Month - It’s time to reflect on this all too common issue that’s part of many people's lives, and which we often accept as normal.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, whilst providing opportunities to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent.

World Sleep Day is held on Friday, March 14, 2025.

This year the theme is Make Sleep Health a Priority. There's a close relationship between sleep and mental health.