This Tuesday (10 October) is World Mental Health Day. The official theme this year is ‘mental health is a universal human right’.
The day is a chance to raise awareness of mental health and offers the opportunity for everyone to talk openly about mental health with their friends, family and colleagues.
To support the campaign this year, the Happiness Hub is holding a series of drop-in sessions in different locations over two days.
The Happiness Hub is a collaboration of services offering mental health and wellbeing advice and support for those living in and around Bracknell Forest aged 18 years and over.
On Tuesday, 10 October, the drop-in sessions are at:
- Sandhurst Park Café, 10am to 11am
Sandhurst Memorial Park, Yorktown Road, Sandhurst, GU47 9BJ - Crowthorne Fire Station, 11am to 12.30pm
High Street, Crowthorne, RG45 7AP - The Foxes’ Den, 11am to 1pm
Binfield Parish Council offices, Benetfeld Road, Binfield, RG42 4EW - Brew Coffee Bar, 1.30pm to 3pm
Easthampstead Works, Town Square, Bracknell, RG12 1BH
If you can’t make those sessions, on Wednesday (11 October) there will be a drop-in at The Sun Café (17-19 High Street, Ascot, SL5 9NG) from 1pm to 2pm.
Cllr Megan Wright, executive member for adults, health and housing, said: “World Mental Health Day is a day to raise awareness of mental health, encourage conversation and to let everyone know that it is OK to ask for help.
“The Happiness Hub is here to offer support and help you to get on the right track to better mental health. Come along to your local drop-in, find out what support is offered in your area, meet new people and treat yourself to a hot drink.”
If you are struggling with mental health issues, or are worried about someone close to you, visit the Bracknell Forest Council mental health pages for advice.