Continuing with the original week of 18th to 24th May, "Kindness" has been announced as the new theme for Mental Health Awareness Week, in response to COVID-19. Throughout the week, Mental Health Foundation will release the latest research about the mental health benefits of kindness, along with tips, ideas and [...]
Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, more people are looking for support for their mental health. One source of this is likely to be the measures established to limit the virus spread; particularly for those who seek formal and informal networks to support their mental wellbeing. Additional mental health support [...]
Below is a link to an academic article by Roberto Mezzina, an ex-director of the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre. The article looks at the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and the "social body" during this period of time. The article can be found here.
A new support group for mental health carers has been set up on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 10 am to 12 pm at Mannamead Wellbeing Hub, 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5QL. The group will focus on providing information on a range of subjects, such as: Understanding [...]
Overview Cognivity offer a supportive environment for people who are looking to explore creative experiences to help manage and maintain positive mental health. In order to help you achieve your aims, there is a flexibility to work independently, in your own time, or towards a goal through supportive and encouraging [...]
On the 7th of August, Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) will be holding a summer event at Bodmin Road Play Area, between 11am - 3pm. As well as looking to focus on the theme of loneliness within the PCH and local communities, there will be fun activities such as food and [...]
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 (13th - 19th May), Plymouth & District Mind are running an exciting flash mob event! The flash mob will be taking place on Monday 13th at 12:30pm. Plymouth & District Mind are planning to make it a fun yet simple task that [...]
Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May 2019), Heads Count will be hosting their third Creative Life Event on the 17th May between 11:00am and 15:00pm. There will be exhibitors at the event, however this is an open event and any group or person from [...]
On the 17th of April, Argyle Community Trust will be launching a new Extra Time Hub project which will provide activities for retired and semi-retired people every Wednesday (1:30 - 3:30pm) in the Green's Taverner's Suite at Home Park. It will provide the opportunity for people to socialise, met new [...]
The Moments Hub in New George Street will be hosting a workshop facilitated by the Association for Dementia Studies and the University of Worcester on Wednesday 8th of May (1pm - 4:45pm). The overall aim of the workshop is to look at the setting up of Meeting Centres in local [...]