Mental health day celebrations

Bognor Regis is among the many local mental health groups which are coming together to host a week of events to celebrate the 15th anniversary of World Mental Health Day on October 10.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Oct 2007, 15:50 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 17:42 BST

Visitors are invited to share in the World Mental Health Day Information event at Hotham Arts in the Regis Centre on the seafront between 11am and 3pm where there is the chance to try out some complementary therapy.

With tombola, book and craft stall, poetry corner and a 'wish tree', there is something for everyone.

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Local author and historian Sylvia Endacott will be speaking at the event and drawing the raffle at 2pm.

Groups including United Response, Mind, Samaritans, the Friendship Group, CAPITAL, the Consumer Group and Sussex Police will also be on hand to offer advice and information about local services.

Gold and black ribbons commemorating World Mental Health Day will be on sale throughout the week, with all donations going to local mental health groups.

Aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues and providing people with information on how to look after their own mental health, the theme for this year's global celebrations will be 'Mental health in a changing world '“ the impact of culture and diversity'.

For a programme of events, please contact Saundra Trebble on 01243 791906 or 07973 330276.