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Time to Talk Day 2024: Let’s talk about mental health on Thursday 1 February

Run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in partnership with the Co-op, the nation’s biggest mental health conversation returns for 2024.

Local mental health charity Manchester Mind will be marking the day and encouraging people to have conversations with family, friends, or colleagues about mental health.
Sometimes it’s easier to tell people we’re ‘fine’ than it is to say how we really feel. Many people do not feel able to talk openly for fear of judgement.

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MYRIAD Time to Reflect – group supervision opportunity

Are you a creative practitioner from the global majority?*

Do you work in community, participatory and/or mental health and wellbeing settings? a black woman sticking post it notes to a wall

Would you like support with your own wellbeing and practice?

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BMS Wellbeing CIC – wellbeing workshops Trafford and East Manchester

BMS Wellbeing CIC was created based on ever growing concern relating to poverty within Greater Manchester.

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Mental health and wellbeing support over the festive period

The festive period is often associated with excitement and joy, but it can also be a difficult time, with many people feeling the strain mentally, emotionally, physically and financially. There are also lots of places to go for advice and support. support is available if you're struggling with your mental health. it's ok not to be ok.

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Expert by Experience for mental health services

Gaddum have launched a Culturally Appropriate Advocacy service across Greater Manchester for Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people who have experienced treatment under the Mental gaddum Health Act.

About the Culturally Appropriate Advocacy service
Gaddum will be delivering this service in partnership with African and Caribbean Mental Health Services (ACMHS) who have been Advocacy partners since 2021.

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Mental Wellbeing Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Events

The Department of Public Health is hosting a series of stakeholder engagement events in late November / early December to support the development of a mental wellbeing strategy. The strategy will focus on a public health and social determinants approach to the prevention of mental ill-health and the promotion of good mental health and wellbeing. It will work alongside the existing healthcare system approaches to treatment and support for mental ill-health problems and conditions.

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Six places in a different light

Greater Manchester to welcome new public art trail to promote mental health awareness this winter

Creative studio and multidisciplinary arts collective We are Willow, has collaborated with global art producer Wild in Art to deliver ‘Six Places In A Different Light’. A series of six striking installations across Greater Manchester to promote mental health awareness and wellbeing.

The project is funded and supported by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, Salford City Council, The University of Salford, LandsecU+I and Arts Council England.

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Arts & culture