Charities United Response and Mind will be joining with the Western Sussex Primary Care Trust and other local groups to stage a series of mental health events throughout West Sussex. Aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues and providing people with information on how to look after their own mental health, the theme for this year's global celebrations will be making mental health a global priority.
Tuesday 7th October
10.30am - 4pm - Try it for yourself day in Midhurst, Catholic Church Hall, Bepton Road - Come and try your hand at everything from art to tai chi at this event organised by MIND in Midhurst. Highlights include:
10.30 - 12 noon - Art workshop
12.45 - 1.45pm - Tai Chi taster session
2.30 - 4pm - Music workshop
Tea, coffee and workshop materials are available (50p donation recommended).
Also
1pm onwards - Launch of 'Open Forum', DJ's café bar, Bognor - Users of mental health services are invited to the launch of this client led support and discussion forum (service users only).
Thursday 9th October
11am - Walk towards recovery, DJ's café bar, Little High Street, Bognor - Find out about the benefits of exercise with a bracing walk along Bognor's seafront, followed by a healthy lunch at DJ's café bar.
Friday 10th October
10.30am - 1pm - World Mental Health Day event, Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre, seafront, Bognor - Join in the celebrations with complementary therapy taster sessions, handmade crafts, sign language demonstrations, raffles, refreshments, music and much much more. Local mental health groups will be giving out information on mental wellbeing and the services available in the local area.
Saturday 11th October
11am - 1pm - Sticky Jam, Sainsbury's in Chichester - By popular demand, local band Sticky jam are back to entertain you as you shop. Information on local mental health services will be available along with celebration balloons, ribbons and badges.
