Your mental health matters and with one in four people experiencing a mental illness at some point in their life, Warwickshire County Council is calling for residents to make a positive lifestyle c...
Your mental health matters and with one in four people experiencing a mental illness at some point in their life, Warwickshire County Council is calling for residents to make a positive lifestyle change for their mental health and wellbeing.
Throughout the month of May, WCC will highlight different areas where people can take steps to improve their wellbeing, maintain positive mental health or reduce experiences of low mood and stress.
Mental health can impact everyone differently across all aspects of life and WCC has a range of resources and services available to provide a place for help and support for those who need it. Find out more at http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/mentalhealth
Paternal mental health can impact parents during pregnancy and following the birth of a child. As expectant or new parents, it can be common to feel unhappy or low and it is important to gain the support you need, more information can be found at https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/newparents
Mental health awareness week raises awareness about the broad range of issues that can affect people and their mental health. Events will be held across Warwickshire to provide further information about the support available throughout the county; more information is available below.
Dementia is a broad term used to describe a number of different conditions affecting the brain and affects one in 14 people over the age of 65. There is support available throughout Warwickshire for anyone concerned about dementia, currently living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia. Information is also available on local dementia-friendly communities, including organisations and groups who are dementia friendly. Find out more at dementia.warwickshire.gov.uk
Cllr Les Caborn, WCC Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, said: “Whether a person has ever had a diagnosed mental health problem or not, having self-care strategies in place to help them feel better during stressful days makes it easier to maintain good wellbeing and deal with the challenges life brings.
“Self-care will mean different things to different people but ultimately it’s about making a choice that will benefit your body and mind - whether it’s taking up daily exercise, taking an hour to read a chapter of your book, having a phone call with a friend or getting an early night.”
The county council is also aiming to highlight the importance of parent and infant mental health and promote the various services and activities available in Warwickshire for people living with dementia and their loved ones or carers.
A series of events and activities aimed at raising awareness of the importance of good mental health will take place throughout the month:
Name of event:
Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Walk
Why come along?
Join us for a day filled with family fun at our 3 mile awareness walk around Ryton Pools and events village. Activities include rock painting, adult and children’s yoga, face painting and lots more!! Awareness walk itself will commence at 1pm.
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Date:
Sunday 12th May
Time
11am - 4pm
Venue:
Ryton Pool Country Park, Ryton Rd, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3BH
Name of event:
Year of Wellbeing Festival
Why come along?
This festival will connect the public to groups and organisations that promote good mental health and wellbeing and aim to break down stigma around seeking help.
There will be over 30 stalls from local groups and services, including: the Samaritans; Arty-Folks; Papyrus; Positive Youth Foundation; local health services; and many more.
Date:
Saturday 18th May
Time
10am - 4pm
Venue:
Broadgate, Coventry
North Warwickshire Wellbeing Hubs
Name of event:
North Warwickshire Peer Led Drop-In
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Monday 13th May
Time
9am-12noon
Venue:
Mancetter Memorial Hall, Old Farm Road, Mancetter, CV9 1QN
Name of event:
Nuneaton Outreach at Asda
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Monday 13th May
Time
2-5pm
Venue:
Nuneaton Asda, Newtown Road, CV11 4FL
Name of event:
Bedworth Outreach at Bedworth Market
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Tuesday 14th May
Time
9am-12noon
Venue:
Bedworth Market, 21 Church Way, Bedworth CV12 8NA
Name of event:
Nuneaton Walk-in
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to talk in private with one of our Wellbeing Practitioners
Date:
Tuesday 14th May
Time
1-4pm
Venue:
Nuneaton Wellbeing Hub, Newtown Chambers, Corporation Street, Nuneaton, CV11 5XR
Name of event:
Nuneaton Peer Led Drop-In
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Tuesday 14th May
Time
5-8pm
Venue:
Nuneaton Wellbeing Hub, Newtown Chambers, Corporation Street, Nuneaton, CV11 5XR
Name of event:
Bedworth Walk-in
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to talk in private with one of our Wellbeing Practitioners
Date:
Wednesday 15th May
Time
5-8pm
Venue:
Bedworth Wellbeing Hub, CAB, 25 Congreve Walk, Bedworth, CV12 8LX
Name of event:
Bedworth Peer Led Drop-In
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Wednesday 15th May
Time
5-8pm
Venue:
Bedworth Wellbeing Hub, CAB, 25 Congreve Walk, Bedworth, CV12 8LX
Name of event:
North Warwickshire Outreach
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Thursday 16th May
Time
9am-12noon
Venue:
Coleshill Town Hall, High Street, Coleshill B46 3BG
Name of event:
Nuneaton Outreach on Journey Bus
Why come along?
College students only. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Thursday 16th May
Time
10am-3pm
Venue:
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, Hinckley Rd, Nuneaton CV11 6BH
Name of event:
North Warwickshire Walk-in
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to talk in private with one of our Wellbeing Practitioners
Date:
Thursday 16th May
Time
1-4pm
Venue:
Mancetter Memorial Hall, Old Farm Road, Mancetter, CV9 1QN
Name of event:
Nuneaton Peer Led Drop-In
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Thursday 16th May
Time
5-8pm
Venue:
Nuneaton Wellbeing Hub, Newtown Chambers, Corporation Street, Nuneaton, CV11 5XR
Name of event:
North Warwickshire Peer Led Drop-In
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Friday 17th May
Time
1-4pm
Venue:
Mancetter Memorial Hall, Old Farm Road, Mancetter, CV9 1QN
Name of event:
Bedworth Peer Led Drop-In
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Friday 17th May
Time
5-8pm
Venue:
Bedworth Wellbeing Hub, CAB, 25 Congreve Walk, Bedworth, CV12 8LX
Rugby Wellbeing Hub
Name of event:
Rugby Outreach on Journey Bus
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Monday 13th May
Time
10am – 1pm
Venue:
Outside Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, Little Elborow St, Rugby CV21 3BZ
Name of event:
Rugby Outreach on Journey Bus
Why come along?
College students only. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Tuesday 14th May
Time:
10am – 1pm
Venue:
Rugby College, Technology Drive, Rugby CV21 1AR
Name of event:
Rugby Peer Led Drop-In
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Tuesday 14th May
Time:
1-4pm
Venue:
Rugby Wellbeing Hub, 28 Cromwell Road, Rugby CV22 5LY
Name of event:
Rugby Walk-in
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to talk in private with one of our Wellbeing Practitioners
Date:
Saturday 18th May
Time
10am-1pm
Venue:
Rugby Wellbeing Hub, 28 Cromwell Road, Rugby CV22 5LY
Name of event:
Rugby Peer Led Drop-In
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Saturday 18th May
Time
10am-1pm
Venue:
Rugby Wellbeing Hub, 28 Cromwell Road, Rugby CV22 5LY
South Warwickshire Wellbeing Hubs
Name of event:
Warwick Walk-in
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to talk in private with one of our Wellbeing Practitioners
Date:
Monday 13th May
Time
8.30-11.30am
Venue:
Warwick Wellbeing Hub, The Old Bank, 45 Coten End, Warwick, CV34 4NT
Name of event:
Warwick Peer led drop-in
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Monday 13th May
Time
12noon-3pm
Venue:
Warwick Wellbeing Hub, The Old Bank, 45 Coten End, Warwick, CV34 4NT
Name of event:
Leamington Outreach at Starbucks
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Monday 13th May
Time
3.30-4.30pm
Venue:
Starbucks Coffee, 2, Priors Gate, Warwick St, Royal Leamington Spa CV32 4QG
Name of event:
Southam Outreach at Tithe Lodge
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Tuesday 14th May
Time
9.15-10.45am
Venue:
Tithe Lodge, Little Park, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JQ
Name of event:
Stratford Peer led drop-in
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Tuesday 14th May
Time
11am-2pm
Venue:
Stratford Wellbeing Hub, 48 Cygnet Court, Timothy's Bridge Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9NW
Name of event:
Stratford Walk-in
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to talk in private with one of our Wellbeing Practitioners
Date:
Tuesday 14th May
Time
2.30-5.30pm
Venue:
Stratford Wellbeing Hub, 48 Cygnet Court, Timothy's Bridge Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9NW
Name of event:
Warwick Peer led drop-in
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Tuesday 14th May
Time
3.30-6.30pm
Venue:
Warwick Wellbeing Hub, The Old Bank, 45 Coten End, Warwick, CV34 4NT
Name of event:
Leamington Outreach at Trident College
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Wednesday 15th May
Time
9.30-10.30am
Venue:
Trident Park, Poseidon Way, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick CV34 6SW
Name of event:
Leamington Outreach at Leamington College
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Wednesday 15th May
Time
10-11am
Venue:
Leamington College, Warwickshire College Group, Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 5JE
Name of event:
Stratford Parent to Parent peer led drop-in
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to parents. Open access drop-in available to everyone, including parents, carers and family members. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to support dependents and yourself through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Wednesday 15th May
Time
10am-1pm
Venue:
Stratford Wellbeing Hub, 48 Cygnet Court, Timothy's Bridge Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9NW
Name of event:
Leamington Walk-in
Why come along?
Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to talk in private with one of our Wellbeing Practitioners
Date:
Wednesday 15th May
Time
11.30am-2.30pm
Venue:
Leamington Wellbeing Hub, 2 Southborough Terrace, Brunswick Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2DT
Name of event:
Leamington Peer led drop-in
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Wednesday 15th May
Time
3-6pm
Venue:
Leamington Wellbeing Hub, 2 Southborough Terrace, Brunswick Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2DT
Name of event:
Leamington Peer led drop-in
Why come along?
Open access drop-in available to everyone. Come and visit us and learn more about ways to feel good through the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Opportunity to see exactly how images are enhanced and airbrushed, bring and share photos of a time when you felt good, and take part in our Body Positivity Challenge.
Date:
Friday 17th May
Time
12.30-3.30pm
Venue:
Leamington Wellbeing Hub, 2 Southborough Terrace, Brunswick Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2DT