Mental Health Week 11th - 17th May
This year the theme for Mental Health Week is Action: for yourself, for someone else, for all of us.
The theme is in recognition that while raising awareness is vital, real change comes when people take action too. The campaign asks people to:
find your one thing to boost your own mental health. Choose one positive action that works for you.
the environment we live in impacts our mental health. What can you do to help build mentally healthy communities or workplaces
Individual actions matter, but they're only part of the story. We need those in power to take action to ensure good mental health for everyone in the UK.
You can download three tip sheets which are designed to give you the tools to take action to support your own mental health. From quick-wins and simple actions to long-term lifestyle shifts, try a few to find what works best for you. For more information on the campaign and how you can get involved please go to www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week
Walking for Wellbeing
To coincide with Mental Health Week 11th - 15th May, the Mental Health Advice Service will be launching a Walking for Wellbeing Programme in the city during May and June on the theme of Five Ways to Wellbeing.
Each week, participants can join in a relaxed and gentle 1-hour walk giving them the opportunity to get outdoors and connect with others as well as sharing tips and learning how the Five Ways to Wellbeing can support their mental health and wellbeing. Participants will also be supported to develop personal wellbeing and activity plans to support them to be active and make small changes. The walks are open to anyone aged 18+ who, regardless of their level of fitness.
UOK x Brighton & Hove Albion FC Foundation are also running a free football and wellbeing session on Monday, May 11th 10am - 12:30pm at Brighton Youth Centre sports hall, Edward Street. Everyone 18+ is welcome to come along. It will be a relaxed, friendly session, and fully inclusive for people with disabilities. Participants can get active, meet others, and take a positive steps for their wellbeing. There is no pressure and no expectation to have any experience or level of fitness. For more information please go to www.uok.org.uk/news/item/extra-time-for-wellbeing/
