CPSL Mind seeks to help people find ‘moments of joy’ as part of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week
This Mental Health Awareness Week, 12-18 May, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is hosting a series of positive and inclusive events.
The charity will use the power of music, games, exercise and connecting with nature to help people find moments of joy to support wellbeing.
The theme for this year’s awareness week is ‘Community’ and being part of a community is said to be vital for our mental health and wellbeing.
According to the Mental Health Foundation, we thrive when we have strong connections with others and supportive communities around us – mentally healthy communities allow us to thrive.
The charity is running five events throughout the week, which will engage and encourage local businesses and people to connect, including a punting event on the River Cam and a ‘Come sing and chat with us’ at Peterborough Cathedral with the Rock Choir.
All donations from the fundraising events will go towards supporting the development and delivery of CPSL Mind’s local services.
Alex Parker-Wiseman, fundraising and events manager at CPSL Mind, said: “Positive mental health is important for overall health (both physical and mental) and wellbeing.
“It is also important to speak to the people around you about how you are doing, share best practices and also check in on their wellbeing.
“The people around us can have a positive impact on our mental health – so don’t miss our incredible week of community connection events and help us to continue our vital work.
“We invite everyone to take part in our fundraising initiatives, share our messages on social media and meet people in your community.”
Alex added: “Come and learn wellbeing tips and find your moments of joy! This is the first time we will be running these events, so don’t miss out.
“We can’t wait to celebrate and raise awareness with you, please do share our events with family, friends, colleagues, neighbours and people you meet – together we can help more people find their moments of joy.”
For more information, and to view the events, go to cpslmind.org.uk/mhaw/.
