Walkabout for World Mental Health Day Averts a Crisis

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 | Link to article: Walkabout for World Mental Health Day Averts a Crisis - Open Mental Health 

As part of the World Mental Health Day, the Open Mental Health Walkabout was held in Bridgwater, Somerset on 10 October. This year's event was led by Open Mental Health Champions, Expert by Experience, Spark Somerset, Diversity Voice and Second Step. One of the Mental Health Champions involved in the walkabout was Mary Onukem from D'LOUMMMIES CIC. The walkabout started with a meeting at The Hub on Angel Place, and proceeded through the streets of Bridgwater, going to shops and businesses. The participants worked in pairs, distributing leaflets and letting people know about Open Mental Health. The event received positive response and engagement with the community members. Every venue took some leaflets, with many displaying them straightaway on the counter, notice board, shop window or in their staff room. New café Purple Spoon On The Go offered free tea and cake to people to celebrate World Mental Health Day.  Click the link above to learn more.