World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is held annually on 10 October, it is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.

It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization that spans over 150 countries. On this day services come together to raise awareness of mental health and its major effects on peoples’ lives worldwide.

Each year there is a theme for World Mental Health Day. The theme for this year is Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention. Previous themes have been:

2018 Young people and mental health in a changing world

2017 Mental health in the workplace

This year we’re holding workshops and activities throughout the city and county. We’d love for you to come and join us! Check out the details below:

Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2PP – 10am to 2pm
Involvement Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EJ – 2pm to 4pm
Recovery College Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EJ – 2pm to 4pm
The Bridge Listening Café, 43 Melton Street, Leicester, LE1 3NB – 6.30pm to 8pm

Come along and join us in raising awareness!