Mental Health Awareness Week 12 to 18 May

Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place from May 12 to May 18.

The theme for this year is 'Community', highlighting the importance of being part of a safe and positive community for mental health and wellbeing.

Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. We thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us, we are not alone. Communities can provide a sense of belonging, safety, support in hard times, and give us a sense purpose. (Mental Health Foundation (2023)

Take a look and get involved in the upcoming events around North Lincolnshire ran by the Community Wellbeing Team.

Monday 12 May

The Angel Brigg – 10.15am – 11.45am - Mental Health Quiz within a social group setting followed by tips on improving your Mental Health, free to attend and refreshments included.

The Pods, Scunthorpe – 10am – 11.30am - Gentle stroll through Central Park, followed by a Mental Health Quiz within a social group setting followed by tips on improving your Mental Health, free to attend and refreshments included.

Riddings Community Hub – 1.30pm – 2.30pm - Mental Health Quiz within a social group setting followed by tips on improving your Mental Health, free to attend and refreshments included.

Tuesday 13 May

Ashby Community Hub – 1.30pm – 3pm - Table top games session, free to attend and refreshments included.

Wednesday 14 May

Sir John Mason House – 10.30am – 12pm - Mental Health Quiz within a social group setting followed by tips on improving your Mental Health, free to attend and refreshments included.

Scunthorpe Central – 1pm – 3pm - Table top games, with a ‘tea and talk’ information session, free to attend and refreshments included.

Ashby Community Hub – 10am – 11.30am - Coffee morning and games session, share some mindfulness quotes and tips with others, free to attend and refreshments included.

Thursday 15 May

Wheatfield allotment gardening group - 10.00 – 12:30pm - Enjoy a health walk and mindfulness morning whilst out in the fresh air at the allotment. – See LiveWell for more details on the gardening group.

Friday 16 May

Brigg Hub/The Angel Suite – 10.30 – 12.00pm - Join a free Community Stroll group followed by a ‘tea and talk’ session, free to attend and refreshments included.

South Ferriby Village Hall – 11.30 – 12.30pm - A fun and flex session followed by ‘tea and talk’ for more details on costs and the benefits of fun and flex please visit LiveWell.

For more information on Mental Health Week, how to get involved and tips on how to improve your mental health, visit the MentalHealth.org website.