Some Cotswold highlights are famous, some are quietly fascinating, and Events planned for Mental Health Awareness Week is one of the reasons we keep finding new things to love about the area.
You will find the background, local detail and small points of interest that make Events planned for Mental Health Awareness Week worth knowing about, especially if you enjoy the stories behind the Cotswolds.
07/05/2015
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from May 11 to 17. This annual occasion is aimed at highlighting the issues around mental health and the support that is available, and this year’s theme is Mindfulness.
Nationally this event is arranged by the Mental Health Foundation but in the Cotswolds, local organisations including 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Cotswold District Council (CDC), the Churn Project, Independence Trust, the Cirencester Housing for Young Project (CHYP), pharmacists and Soroptomists have joined forces to plan a series of events around Cirencester.
Nationally this event is arranged by the Mental Health Foundation but in the Cotswolds, local organisations including 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Cotswold District Council (CDC), the Churn Project, Independence Trust, the Cirencester Housing for Young Project (CHYP), pharmacists and Soroptomists have joined forces to plan a series of events around Cirencester.
Throughout the week, there will be group and taster sessions on a range of topics, including a relaxation session, older people’s friendship club and language learning.
Perhaps the main event will be the visit of a special ‘Mindfulness’ bus to Cirencester Market Place from 9am to 3pm on Friday, May 15. This will enable the public to obtain advice and information about many mental health issues from experts on the bus.
There will also be a choir on hand to promote the benefits of group singing and a healthy food demonstration, courtesy of the Wiggly Worm.
Bill Wragge, CDC’s health policy and partnerships officer, is keen to promote awareness about mental health locally:
“One in four of us will be experiencing a mental health problem at any given time, with some of the most common issues being depression, stress and anxiety.
“There is a lot we can all do to improve our mental health and we want to remind people that there is help available for anyone who needs it.
“We hope that we can get this positive message across during Mental Health Awareness Week and we’d love to see a great turn out at all of the events.”
To find out more about the events and courses which are available, ring 0800 073 2200 or see www.2gether.nhs.uk/be-mindful-about-mental-health
More information on Mindfulness can be found on the Mental Health Foundation website at www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/mentalhealthawarenessweek/what-is-mindfulness/
Perhaps the main event will be the visit of a special ‘Mindfulness’ bus to Cirencester Market Place from 9am to 3pm on Friday, May 15. This will enable the public to obtain advice and information about many mental health issues from experts on the bus.
There will also be a choir on hand to promote the benefits of group singing and a healthy food demonstration, courtesy of the Wiggly Worm.
Bill Wragge, CDC’s health policy and partnerships officer, is keen to promote awareness about mental health locally:
“One in four of us will be experiencing a mental health problem at any given time, with some of the most common issues being depression, stress and anxiety.
“There is a lot we can all do to improve our mental health and we want to remind people that there is help available for anyone who needs it.
“We hope that we can get this positive message across during Mental Health Awareness Week and we’d love to see a great turn out at all of the events.”
To find out more about the events and courses which are available, ring 0800 073 2200 or see www.2gether.nhs.uk/be-mindful-about-mental-health
More information on Mindfulness can be found on the Mental Health Foundation website at www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/mentalhealthawarenessweek/what-is-mindfulness/
