Mental Health Awareness Week will take place on Monday 12th May till Sunday 18th May. This year’s theme set by The Mental Health Foundation will be focusing on Community. Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. Together, let's celebrate the power and importance of community.
As part of our celebrations and to raise awareness during May we will be out and about in the local community. Pop along and say hello!
Monday 12th May:
10:00am-2:00pm - Lister Hospital, Stevenage
11:00am-2:30pm - Hemel Hempstead Hospital
Tuesday 13th May:
9:00am-3:00pm - Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford
Wednesday 14th May:
11:00am-2:30pm - St Albans City Hospital
Thursday 15th May:
11:00am-2:30pm - Watford Hospital
Online Mental Health Awareness Training, Wednesday 14th May, 3:00-4:00pm:
Our free online Mental Health Awareness Training workshop raises awareness of common mental health problems and provides tools and techniques to support colleagues struggling with pressures at work, service users navigating challenging lives, friends, and family. Improving your understanding of mental health difficulties could benefit many people around you.
This brief overview session identifies key contributors to mental health challenges, signs and symptoms of mental health difficulties, and ways in which you can open sensitive conversations, develop a plan of action, and build trust. The webinar includes information about NHS Talking Therapies and how to support others to engage more closely with the local mental health team.
Click here to secure your free place to the Mental Health Awareness Training session.
Join us for a free live and interactive webinar delivered by a member of our team during the week to help improve your wellbeing.
Monday 12th May: Mindfulness: dealing with negative thoughts at 3pm. Click here for more information and to register.
Wednesday 14th May: Mental Health Awareness Training at 3pm. Click here for more information and to register.
Thursday 15th May: How to cope with stress at 1pm. Click here for more information and to register.
Thursday 15th May: Bereavement: Living with Grief and Loss at 3pm. Click here for more information and to register.
Friday 16th May: Dealing with Depression at 10am. Click here for more information and to register.
Our programme of webinars cover a variety of topics which provide educational and practical help to support you to learn relevant Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to make positive change in your life. Find out more information here.