Publish date: 5 October 2023
Tuesday 10 October is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme ‘mental health is a universal human right,’ reminds us that there's still work to do to encourage more people to seek mental health support when they need it.
To mark the day, our teams have lined up free events to spotlight the breadth of mental health services we offer.
Ealing mindfulness session, Ealing Central Library, Ealing Broadway Centre, Ealing W5 5JY
- Come and meet our Ealing IAPT (talking therapies) team at Ealing Central Library where they’ll be based for the day.
- Drop in for a cuppa and a chat from 10am onwards.
- There will also be a free mindfulness session that will start at 3pm. The session aims to guide individuals with tips and techniques to support their mental health with simple exercises such as breathing and more, everyone is welcome.
Hammersmith and Fulham IAPT, Hammersmith Broadway Shopping Centre, W6 9YE
- Call in and say hello to our Hammersmith and Fulham IAPT (talking therapies) team. We will have a stall set up for the day in the shopping centre and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have on mental health i.e. stress management, top tips and also how to make a referral.
Wellbeing and Recovery College Open day, Brentford Community Sports Trust, Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford TW8 0SB
- The open day will take place from 11am to 2pm and visitors will be shown around, given the opportunity to ask questions, and register for courses offered at the college if they wish.
- There will also be taster sessions including breathing/grounding, drumming and stress management courses.
- This will be followed by a panel discussion chaired by Dr Christopher Hilton, Chief Operation Officer from 2pm to 4pm with a range of experts discussing ‘Mental Health is a Universal Human Right’.
- West London Get Fit: Senior Peer Trainer - Calum Kennedy running to recovery
Calum will share his expert by experience story of how the courses on offer at the college have helped him, including how running and exercise in general has supported his mental health journey to recovery.
Gail Dearing, Associate Director of Community and Recovery Mental Health Services at West London NHS Trust said: “The open day and discussions, featuring experts and interactive taster sessions, invite everyone to engage in meaningful conversations and explore holistic approaches to mental wellbeing. Join us in this collective effort; attend for a glimpse or stay for the full journey. Let us come together to make mental health a priority.”
In case you can’t make it, don’t worry we will be covering all the activity throughout the day on our social media channels, so do follow us.