Mental health is everything: MHAW 2025
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) will take place from 12—18 May 2025, and the theme, as set by the Mental Health Foundation is community.
Being part of a community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. Communities can help provide a sense of belonging, safety, and purpose. Having strong connections with others and being a part of a supportive community can help enable us to thrive. This connection can be essential in reminding us that we are not alone in our experiences.
Communities can often make life feel more meaningful and enjoyable, help us feel happier and safer, and improve our overall mental health. However, many of us can often struggle with connecting to those around us for many different reasons, and this can have a negative impact on our wellbeing. Supporting communities and connections is a key focus of our wellbeing activities, which we have been developing over the past year to offer alongside our core mental health support services.
For this year’s MHAW, we are pleased to share that we will be hosting various activities and drop-ins, alongside raising awareness at different locations within our community. Check out the calendar below for more information about joining our wellbeing activities and support groups, and where you will find us across the county. We are looking forward to connecting with as many people as possible throughout the week and can’t wait to share the highlights with you.
Calendar for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025!
Monday 12 May
Mindful Swimming Group, 9:15am — 11:00am at Plymouth Life Centre
Join our supportive social swim for an opportunity to meet others, whilst engaging in mindful movement for positive wellbeing. You can find out more and join here.
Mindful Movement, 1:15pm — 2:45pm in Bideford with Elska Yoga
Our brand-new 10-week yoga course that focuses on breathwork and movement for physical and mental wellbeing begins. You can find out more information here.
Community Awareness Stand, 12 noon — 2pm at Plymouth Science Park
Book Club, 5:30pm — 7:00pm at Mrs Browns Bakery, Plymouth
Join our monthly book club and social evening get-together at our new location, Mrs Browns Bakery. You can find out more and join here.
Tuesday 13 May
Community Visit, 9:30am — 11:30am at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
Community Awareness Stand, 12 noon — 2:00pm at Plymouth Science Park
Community Activities and Awareness Stand from 1:00pm at PureGym Marsh Mills, Plymouth
Wednesday 14 May
Wellbeing Café, 10:00am — 12:00 noon at Barnstaple Library, hosted by Devon Mind, One Barnstaple, MS Society, and the Creative Hub
An open invitation to join us for an opportunity to connect with others and engage in wellbeing activities.
Community Awareness Stand, 12 noon — 2:00pm at Plymouth Science Park’s newly opened café
Awareness Talk, from 12 noon with the Faculty of Science and Engineering Wellbeing Team at Plymouth University
Anxiety & Depression Support Group, 1:00pm — 2:30pm at Ernest English House, Plymouth
Join our safe, supportive, and confidential space to share experiences and coping strategies with others. You can find out more and register here.
Thursday 15 May
Walk & Talk from 12 noon at Central Park, Plymouth with Argyle Community Trust
Join our popular weekly walk to connect with others and nature in our local park. You can find out more information here.
Wellbeing Drop-in, 1:00pm — 4:00pm at Ernest English House, Plymouth
An open invitation to join us for an afternoon of activities and an opportunity to connect with others and learn more about accessing support.
Friday 16 May
Men’s Support Group, 1:30pm — 3:00pm at Ernest English House, Plymouth
Join our safe, supportive, and confidential space to share experiences with others. You can find out more and register here.
Saturday 17 May
Wellbeing Walk, 10:00am — 3:00pm at Whitsand Bay with the South West Coast Path Association
Join us to explore the stunning heritage, wildlife, and views on our local coast path, whilst connecting with others. You can find out more and register here.
Mental health is everything, everywhere, everyone. Join the fight so no mind gets left behind!
Mental health is connected to every little thing we do, every place we go, and every person around us. It’s our physical health, our finances, our relationships. It’s part of our defining moments and the day-to-day. That’s why we need to be talking about it. Why we need to be spreading awareness. And why we need to be reaching as many people in as many places as we can.
Recently, some attitudes to mental health have gone backwards, despite being intertwined in every aspect of modern life. Our decision makers aren’t doing enough to prioritise mental health alongside the other big issues in society. Mental health awareness has never been more important.
We are proud to be supporting the national Mind campaign — join us for this Mental Health Awareness Week, and together we can make sure no mind is left behind.