Mental Health

Communities without access to online facilities are at significant risk of mental health issues and re-offending.

Does your community include:

GMCVO, working in partnership with 10GM, have launched small and medium grants programmes to support adults from communities of identity or experience, based in Greater Manchester that may struggle to achieve high levels of mental wellbeing.

The communities we want to reach are:

The virtual event will broadcast via United We Stream to celebrate World Mental Health Day and raise money for Help Musicians and Manchester Mind.

On 10 and 11 October 2020, Headstock will again be taking over the United We Stream GM platform to host a virtual music and mental wellbeing weekender to mark World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October).

GMCVO, working in partnership with 10GM, have launched the third stage of a grants programme to support adults from communities of identity or experience, based in Greater Manchester that may struggle to achieve high levels of mental wellbeing.

The communities identified are:

It is just about a year since Manchester Mind’s 30th anniversary. Manchester Mind had planned for 19 September 2019 to be the start of their celebrations, which would have ended this year with their AGM. So much for plans!

Manchester Mind’s Young People’s Service Team can deliver Virtual Mental Health Awareness Sessions/Workshops free of charge via your preferred online platform e.g. zoom/teams for students and young people age 15-25 living in Manchester.

Events date: Tuesday 6, 13, 20 October (afternoon), online

The session aims to:

IVAR are running free 90 minute zoom sessions for up to 12 charity leaders at a time: ‘It’s good for mental wellbeing and to have the opportunity to talk and share with others in similar situations.’ You’ll hear how others are adapting to Covid-19 and have a safe space to offload any challenges you face: ‘I am able to share things that I can’t share with my Chair or staff’.

No Going Back, Macc's latest report brings together the experiences of 22 local voluntary sector leaders who shine a light on the critical role that the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector has played during the response to the Covid-19 crisis. As well as reflecting on the lessons learned during the crisis, the leaders make the case for change going forward and highlight the unique opportunity society has to make things better in the future. Articles cover a diverse range of issues including: mental health; disability; community radio; funding; community centres; racism; sexual abuse; domestic violence; prisoners; commissioning; partnership; youth support; LGBT; and advice.

What is mental wellbeing?
Mental wellbeing describes how we are feeling and how well we cope with everyday life. All of us have mental wellbeing. If we have good mental wellbeing we:

People who work and live in Greater Manchester are being asked to join a conversation about their mental wellbeing, to better understand what action is needed to improve mental wellbeing.

What it is: A simple survey for the population of Greater Manchester to fill out, about mental wellbeing. The survey is anonymous, and there is a prize draw that people can opt in to after completing the survey.

Why are we doing it: To find out key issues and opinions regarding mental wellbeing, and staying mentally well, across the region.