Mental Health

Mental Health Photography Exhibition

An exhibition created with people who have lived experience of mental health challenges, plus a live panel and audience discussion. Through striking photography, powerful visual storytelling, and good conversation, the event aims to spark dialogue, challenge stigma and promote greater understanding.

The exhibition explores themes relating to mental health and lived experience. Some content includes sensitive and emotional subject matter that some visitors may find distressing.

Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, The University of Manchester, Bridgeford Street, Manchester, M13 9PL

Community Cancer Conversations

Community Health MCR - Community Cancer Conversations Programme 2026-2027

You’ve told Ladybarn Community Hub that “cancer feels deeply isolating”, “there aren’t always spaces to talk openly with people who understand, especially outside the hospital”.

So Ladybarn Community Hub are creating something new together! A community space for conversation, peer support, connection, reflection, belonging.

Monday Music with Michael at Ladybarn Hub

Join Ladybarn Community Hub every Monday for a welcoming, friendly singing music group.

Coffee and biscuits will be available and no previous singing experience is required.

Sessions take place weekly from 2:30pm - 4:00pm at Ladybarn Hub (Royle Street, Ladybarn, Manchester, M14 6RN).

Sessions are free to attend but there is the option to make a £1 donation.

For more information, please call 0161 224 3733 or email info@ladybarncommunityhub.co.uk 

PMAC: Preventing burnout in neurodivergent employees

Did you know burnout can show up differently in neurodivergent people? Learn how to spot it early and provide the right support.

Join PMAC for this webinar to:

 Understand why neurodivergent people may be at increased risk of burnout

 Identify the early signs of stress and exhaustion

Online

National Energy Action: Understanding Fuel Poverty and Health – Impacts on Physical and Mental Health

The physical effects of living in a cold, damp home are well recognised and rightly emphasised, but the mental health impacts of fuel poverty also deserve attention.

This course is designed for frontline staff who support vulnerable or low‑income individuals at risk of living in cold and damp conditions. It explores how fuel poverty can influence both physical and mental health, and how these challenges may affect the way individuals engage with the energy market.

Online

Two new free e-learning courses

Acas have introduced two new online courses to their free online learning platform - Building neuroinclusive workplaces & Sexual harassment at work: prevention and early action

Building neuroinclusive workplaces

This new e-learning course explains the difference between neurodiversity, neurodivergence and neuroinclusion.

It explores how workplace systems, communication, recruitment, management practice and everyday decisions can affect neurodivergent people’s experiences at work.

From surviving to thriving – Empowered Voices Panel Emotional Resilience and Coping Strategies Workshop

Have you experienced a relationship that has affected your confidence, wellbeing, or sense of self?

Join the Empowered Voices Panel Emotional Resilience and Coping Strategies Workshop, a supportive and trauma-informed session created for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse or unhealthy relationship dynamics.

Methodist Central Hall Manchester, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JQ
Shared Topic Areas

GM Moving: Trauma Informed Approaches to Sport and Physical Activity

Learn how trauma-informed approaches can create safer, more supportive, and inclusive environments in sport and physical activity.

This training session explores how adopting a trauma-informed approach can help create safer, more inclusive, and supportive sporting environments for young people and adults. Participants will gain a better understanding of trauma, its impact on behaviour, wellbeing, and participation in sport, and how coaches, volunteers, and clubs can respond positively and effectively.

Online

Common Ground

Common Ground is a free community wellbeing programme for adults aged 21-40 across Greater Manchester, delivered by Roots and Resilience Therapies CIC and funded by The National Lottery Awards for All.

Common Ground offers small, facilitated group sessions in accessible community spaces, designed to reduce social isolation and support emotional wellbeing. The programme is psychologically informed but intentionally non-clinical – built around connection, shared experience and early support, rather than diagnosis or treatment.