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WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY AWARENESS TOURNAMENT

Friday 13th October 2024

Every year on the 10th of October charities, businesses and organisations observe World Mental Health Day. Too often, people living with mental health challenges are met with misunderstanding, rejection, and isolation. Tackling this is the key to building healthier, more inclusive societies. To play our part we invited service users from our Men's, Women's and Walking Football Therapy sessions to participate in a World Mental Health Day Awareness Tournament. Using the 6 aside format, we had over 55 service users across 8 teams, boasting names such as Mind City, Support County and Wellness Wanderers. 

 

World Mental Health Day is an important day on the mental health calendar as it allows us to educate people on the important subjects of mental health and tackle the stigma associated with it. With 1 in 4 people here in the UK experiencing a mental health problem each year, it's important for those struggling in silence to know that they are not alone. 9 out of 10 people with mental health problems say that stigma has a negative effect on their lives. By hosting events such as our World Mental Health Awareness Tournament we can challenge stereotypes and break down barriers, hopefully encouraging more people to seek help or to proactively take the first step to recovery.

With over 2 million people on the waiting list for mental health support. We are committed to raising awareness of our services to ensure people in our local community can access an intervention whilst they wait for professional support. 

Check out some of the photos from our World Mental Health Day Awareness Tournament courtesy of Andrew Palk Photography

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