Mental Health Awareness Week
- East Kennet PCN
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week - bringing the UK and various mental health organisations together to focus on getting good mental health. This year the focus is on celebrating the power and importance of "community".
Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. We thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us we are not along. Communities can provide a sense of belonging, safety and support in hard times. Have a think about how you connect with your community.
If you feel that you aren't particularly connected to your community but would like to be and your not too sure where to start, please make contact with your surgery and ask for your social prescriber, they will be able to support you to access your community.
Reaching Out, Reconnecting
This year’s Mental Health Awareness campaign focuses on “Community - Reaching Out, Reconnecting”—a powerful reminder that none of us needs to face mental health challenges alone. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, support is closer than you think.
The campaign highlights the crucial role of social prescribers—trained professionals who connect individuals with non-medical support within their communities. Social prescribers can help you access a range of services that promote wellbeing, including mental health support groups, exercise classes, creative therapies, volunteering opportunities, debt advice, and much more.
Mental health is not just about diagnoses or medications—it’s about feeling supported, finding purpose, and reconnecting with others. Social prescribers understand that, and they take a personalised approach to help you find what works best for your situation.
If you’re struggling with your mental health, don’t wait for things to get worse. Reach out to your GP practice and ask about speaking with a social prescriber. You don’t need to have all the answers—they’re here to listen and guide you toward the support that can make a real difference.
Let’s break the stigma together and promote a culture of openness and action. Talk to someone. Make that call. Connect with a social prescriber and take the first step toward feeling better.
You are not alone—and help is available.
Useful links
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