For this year’s World Mental Health Day, we’re supporting the latest phase of Every Mind Matters that shares the small things we can all do to be ‘kind to our minds’.
This year’s theme is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'.
World Mental Health Day is also a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling.
It’s important to ensure our health and social care colleagues are looking after themselves and get timely support should they need it, take a look at some resources to help encourage mental wellbeing conversations and actions.
Join our free mindfulness sessions
We are excited to offer free online mindfulness sessions for health professionals, key workers and local authority staff across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) area.
A weekly series of 30 minute sessions which build a regular mindfulness practice as an approach to improving wellbeing and resilience. The sessions are designed to build weekly, but you can also join drop-in to sessions.
It's not too late to still join in! Book dates below:
- Tuesday 11 October (1pm to 1.30pm)
- Thursday 13, 20 and 27 October and 3 November (12.30pm to 1pm)
- Wednesday 9, 16, 23 and 30 November (5pm to 5.30pm)
The sessions will be taking place on Zoom. Sign up here on Eventbrite.
Learn the skills of mindfulness and compassion and how to apply them at work and at home. This is a hands on, interactive course. You'll try lots of different, practical ways to bring mindfulness into your life - that you can take away with you for long-lasting change.
The six-week course will run Thursdays from 12pm-2pm on the following dates:
- 10 November
- 17 November
- 24 November
- 1 December
- 8 December
- 15 December
The sessions will be taking place on Zoom. Sign up here on Eventbrite.
These include movement, guided meditations, group discussions and exercises and tips on how to bring these into your daily life.
What it includes:
- 12 hours online training, over six weeks (two hour sessions per week)
- live teaching and virtual classroom discussion
- 10 minute home practice sessions
- Access to materials and resources
Visit our mindfulness, meditation and relaxation page for more tips and guidance on how to practice everyday mental wellbeing.
Follow us on Twitter for more tips and guidance on how to practice everyday mental wellbeing, you can also follow the hashtag #WorldMentalHealthDay
Talk to us
World Mental Health Day is a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling. You are not alone. We are here to support you:
- Live chat (Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday 9am to 5pm) (Tuesdays and Thursdays 8am to 8pm)
- Telephone: 01908 724 227
- Email: keepingwell.blmk@nhs.net
- Complete a self referral form or request a call back