Mental Health Awareness Week

The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Loneliness’

Mark Rowland, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, said: “Loneliness is affecting more and more of us in the UK and has had a huge impact on our physical and mental health during the pandemic.  That is why we have chosen it as our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2022.  Our connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our mental health so we must find better ways of tackling the epidemic of loneliness. We can all play a part in this.  The week is also an invaluable opportunity for people to talk about all aspects of mental health, with a focus on providing help and advice.”

Below are some websites and resources that you may find useful for yourselves and your children.

Loneliness Guide for Pupils

Loneliness Guide for Parents and Caregivers

https://mentalhealth-uk.org/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-days/mental-health-awareness-week/

https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-week/