Communities Across Wakefield Unite To Raise Awareness For Mental Wellbeing
From Monday, 12th May to Monday, 19th May, communities across the UK came together to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness of mental health conditions, promoting access to support, and encouraging compassion for those facing mental health challenges.
This year’s theme, “Community,” highlighted the vital role that connection and collective support play in maintaining mental wellbeing. In celebration of the theme, The Youth Association released a powerful short video featuring affirmations and reflections from students at Wakefield College and Castleford College, their Wellbeing Team and partners from Turning Point Talking Therapies.
The video’s narration, created collaboratively by students and staff, emphasises that mental health is something everyone has—and that everyone, at some point, faces struggles. The message is clear: “It’s okay to not be okay.” Rather than facing challenges in isolation, the campaign encourages individuals to reach out, support one another, and foster a culture where vulnerability is met with empathy, not stigma.
While the campaign serves as a beacon of hope and solidarity, it also reminds the public of the importance of seeking professional help when needed.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, support is available:
- NHS Non-Emergency and Advice – Call 111
- Samaritans – Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
- SHOUT Crisis Text Line – Text “SHOUT” to 85258 (or “YM” if under 19)
- Childline – Call 0800 1111 (for those under 19; calls are confidential and won’t appear on phone bills)
This information is provided by NHS England and is intended for awareness purposes only. For diagnosis or treatment, always consult a qualified healthcare provider.