Leeds Mind is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, from 13th – 19th May.
1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem every year. Many of us are speaking more openly about our experiences and seeking support. But there are still so many people urgently waiting, not getting the help they need.
Over 2 million people are waiting for NHS mental health services, and since 2017 the number of young people struggling with their mental health has nearly doubled.
According to research by Mind, people are feeling overwhelmed, and think that things will never change.
People need support now and as your local mental health charity, we’re here for you.
We’re joining Mind in making sure there is #NoMindLeftBehind.
How you can get involved
- Find free and easy ways to get moving locally with Mindwell
- Need mental health support? Check out our services and get in touch
- Want to help others? Help others get the support they need and deserve by fundraising for us
- Spread the word – share our No Mind Left Behind content with others on social media
There are also ways to get involved as a company or organisation. Check out our free resource for businesses, made especially for Mental Health Awareness Week!
What we’re up to this week
You might see us in the papers or on the airwaves, so keep your eyes peeled! We’ll also be out and about talking to people about our work, and how they can help us make sure there is #NoMindLeftBehind.
Kirkgate Market with Forum Central
Thursday 16th May 10am – 4pm
Join Leeds Mind and lots of other local organisations as part of Forum Central’s Mental Health Awareness Week marketplace event. Chat with us and others about the support available locally.
Trinity Leeds stall
Saturday 18th May 10am – 4pm
We’ll be in the hustle and bustle of Leeds Trinity Shopping Centre on the Saturday of Mental Health Awareness Week. Come and find us on the bridge between Fraser Hart and M&S and have a chat, or take away some useful information.
Other events
Our Suicide Bereavement Services will also be joining Kirklees College at its Mental Health Awareness Week roadshow, chatting to students about the support available to them. They’ll be at the Waterfront Centre Huddersfield on Monday 13th May, and Springfield Centre Dewsbury on Wednesday 15th May.
Keep up with the latest
We’ll be sharing everything else on our social media channels all week (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn) We’ve also got some great blogs coming up for #MHAW – bookmark our news and blogs page for more.
