“Our minds, our rights"
Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The theme for 2023, is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’.
World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health. It’s also a chance to talk about mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help if you are struggling.
Mental health is a basic human right for all people. Everyone, whoever and wherever they are, has a right to the highest attainable standard of mental health. This includes the right to be protected from mental health risks, the right to available, accessible, acceptable, and good quality care, and the right to liberty, independence and inclusion in the community.
Good mental health is vital to our overall health and well-being. Yet one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditions, which can impact their physical health, their well-being, how they connect with others, and their livelihoods. Mental health conditions are also affecting an increasing number of adolescents and young people.
Matt Pearce, Director of Public Health, Community Wellbeing, said: Having a mental health condition should never be a reason to deprive a person of their human rights or to exclude them from decisions about their own health. However, we know that people with mental illness can often experience discrimination and be excluded from community life, often leading to them not seeking support or accessing the care they need. World Mental Health day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of mental wellbeing recognising that there is no health without mental health.
Join the World Mental Health Day 2023 campaign to learn more about your basic right to mental health as well as how to protect the rights of others.
We are pleased to offer residents of Herefordshire a fantastic offer for World Mental Health Day in conjunction with Halo Leisure:
Halo Leisure are offering free passes for residents of Herefordshire. You can use the following facilities on the day: Gym, Swimming, Exercise Classes, Racket Sports, Sports Hall, Golf, Athletic Track, Jumping Gym Soft Play and Cycle Track at the Leisure Pool or the Leisure Centre in Hereford.
Just mention “Our minds, our rights” at the reception desk and you will be granted a one day FREE pass. If you want to attend a class, please visit the HALO Leisure website for further information, spaces are subject to availability. Please remember to book at the front desk for the free classes – otherwise you will get charged
If you enjoy the free taster day on Tuesday 10 October and you are interested in joining as a member. You have 2 options. You can either try a 7 Day pass for FREE or if you have a friend or family member or is a member at HALO Leisure they can refer you to join for a great price of 20p.
Tours will be available throughout the day, subject to availability.
Other ways of celebrating World Mental Health Day include ‘Come together with friends, so we will be out and about in Hereford high town on Tuesday 10 October with our “Our minds, our rights" Selfie Frame. They would love to know what makes you happy/ sad when you meet up with friends.