World Mental Health Day 2020
Pontypridd Town Council • October 10, 2020
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In darkness, mental health organisations are a guiding light
Today is World Mental Health Day and given the year that we have endured so far perhaps now is a time more than ever to take care and reflect on our own mental health an of those around us. In support of World Mental Health Day local organizations will be illuminating their buildings in green, shining a light on the bodies that are here to support those that support all who are affected by Mental Health issues.
The organisations include BAVO, Interlink RCT, VAMT, Bridgend County Borough Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Awen Cultural Trust, Pontypridd Town Council, Wellbeing Merthyr and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. While signposting to mental health organisations, the activities will also help by encouraging people to talk about mental health with friends, family and colleagues. This will reduce ongoing stigma around mental health. You could also volunteer with the local or national groups involved, or BAVO, Interlink RCT, and VAMT can help volunteers with a relevant organisation.
Pontypridd Town Council is delighted to be supporting this year’s World Mental Health Day and to light up the front of our Museum green in support. As someone who has experienced challenges with my own mental health in the past, I am very aware that so many people struggle in silence trying to be better or stronger than they actually feel. So, this is an opportunity for us all to take the time to support those around us who are struggling and to encourage them to take time to talk and share what is going on with those around them.
The organisations include BAVO, Interlink RCT, VAMT, Bridgend County Borough Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Awen Cultural Trust, Pontypridd Town Council, Wellbeing Merthyr and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. While signposting to mental health organisations, the activities will also help by encouraging people to talk about mental health with friends, family and colleagues. This will reduce ongoing stigma around mental health. You could also volunteer with the local or national groups involved, or BAVO, Interlink RCT, and VAMT can help volunteers with a relevant organisation.
For spreading the word on social media, the hashtags to use are #worldmentalhealthday and #mentalhealth. Check these tags to find relevant people, organisations and resources. In addition, visit Eventbrite to see a timetable of talks, discussions and wellbeing activities available on Zoom during World Mental Health Day hosted by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Third Sector Mental Health Forum.
We would like to wish you all a great day where we can all celebrate the growing awareness of Mental Health and continue to work hard to help all those who suffer.
On this important day we have a short blurb from our Chief Executive, followed by a list of all support groups that continue to do amazing work for communities across the country:
We would like to wish you all a great day where we can all celebrate the growing awareness of Mental Health and continue to work hard to help all those who suffer.
On this important day we have a short blurb from our Chief Executive, followed by a list of all support groups that continue to do amazing work for communities across the country:
Pontypridd Town Council is delighted to be supporting this year’s World Mental Health Day and to light up the front of our Museum green in support. As someone who has experienced challenges with my own mental health in the past, I am very aware that so many people struggle in silence trying to be better or stronger than they actually feel. So, this is an opportunity for us all to take the time to support those around us who are struggling and to encourage them to take time to talk and share what is going on with those around them.
If you know someone who suffers with mental health issues (or you do personally) please contact one of the following groups or ring someone for a chat. Things are often easier to bear when they are shared!
Tony Graham
Chief Executive/Town Clerk - Pontypridd Town Council
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