Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10th October. World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health. It’s also a chance to talk about mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help if you are struggling.
To help raise awareness and support World Mental Health Day 2023 we are holding a special Men in Shed's session, see details below.
Tea, Cake, and Talk Session
Sutton Men in Sheds is a positive idea, space, project, program, opportunity, support group for
men from all backgrounds.
In honor of World Mental Health Day, we invite you to this informal gathering for a chat and discussion about mental health. World Mental Health Day raises awareness and fosters positive change for mental well-being.
Date: Thursday 12th October 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Hill House St Helier, Bishopsford Road, SM4 6BL
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Let's come together for a meaningful conversation. Your presence matters.
Samaritans Support
Together for Sutton shared their short video clip of Shilpa Shah, Director of Branch Operations at the Samaritans speaking about about the Samaritans, what they do and how Sutton organisations can work with them.
If you're struggling with your mental health and need support now, please call the Samaritans on 116 123 or visit the Samaritans website.
Free mental health training programme for local residents
South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust has today announced the launch of a free new mental health training programme for local residents.
Designed to break mental health stigma, raise mental health awareness and improve mental health literacy, the programme will provide over 400 places across 20 half-day and one-day mental health first aid courses over the next 12 months. The training is being delivered by Mental Health First Aid England and funded by NHS Charities Together.
The courses will take place both online and at Springfield Hospital and will provide an understanding of common mental health issues, skills and information to support positive wellbeing, and knowledge and confidence to spot signs and symptoms of mental ill health on a first-aid basis.
Find out more and sign up here
Find your little big thing for your mental health
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us. This could be as simple as taking a walk in nature, prioritising our sleep or opening up to a friend. Our little thing, if we keep doing it, will make a big difference to how we feel.
Visit the NHS, Every Mind Matters website for more information
Kooth provides effective and personalised digital mental health care
Kooth is a digital mental health platform that offers support is different ways for people of all ages. Support can be accessed day or night, 24/7 with no waiting list or referrals. Click the links below to see the latest videos on Eating Disorders and Self Harm. Visit the website for more information
How Kooth & Qwell Can Support Eating Disorders and Self Injury & Harm
