Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
Movement is important for your mental health. It can increase your energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost your self-esteem. Read our tips to help you get moving more for your mental health.
Looking after your mental health
Everyone has mental health, just as we all have physical health. And like our physical health, there are times when our mental health is better than others.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you are not alone, and there are places you can go to get help.
Ten quick actions to boost your mental health
- Open the windows
- Try chair yoga
- Head outside
- Try a minute of mindfulness
- Drink water
- Phone a friend
- Try a breathing exercise
- Create a relaxing bedtime routine
- Practice gratitude
- Be kind to yourself
Getting help
Below are details on services and organisations that offer help and support directly to people with mental health problems.
The Samaritans
- The Samaritans website
- Call 116 123 - it's FREE.
- Or email jo@samaritans.org.uk
Shout
- Shout website
- Text SHOUT to 85258
Mind
- Mind website
- Call the Mind infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary considerably).
- Or email info@mind.org
Anxiety UK
- Anxiety UK website
- Helpline services - 03444 775 774
Men’s Mental Health classes
Omnia Classes
Omnia is a circuits class which is based in the Gym & run by our Gym instructor. Tea, coffee and chat available following the session at 11 - 11.30am.
6 weeks: Tuesdays, 10am - 11am
£2 per session
01243 826612
Mind & Body Stretch-ability
Gentle exercises using weights to strengthen & mobilise major muscles and joints. Before finishing with a relaxation period to calm and renew. These classes encourage flexibility, stamina and breath control. Opportunities to have tea/coffee and social after each session.
Tuesdays 11.30am - 12.30pm
£2 per session
01903 725451
