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Community

'Community' is the bedrock of good mental health. The people around us - where we live and work - and the places that bring us a sense of belonging and identity, all contribute to our connection with each other and our values.

In this section we’ve collected our reflections, projects and events around ‘community’.

But what does community mean to you?

Is it a place, a particular group of friends, a common cause, or is it a feeling of simply belonging? We’d love to know what things bring you a sense of belonging.

 

Tell us what community means to you

  • What does community mean to you?

    Ewan Hilton, CEO, Platfform | We need to understand that community means very different things to people. It can be the place where you live, the places where you hang out online, it can be other people like you that you identify with.

  • The things that happen when we belong: community, mental health, and what’s coming next

    As Wales embarks on a new community mental health journey  with Welsh Government’s recently published strategy, we look at why there’s reasons to be hopeful – and the places we can already see change happening.

  • Turning the tide in Wales: reflections on the Welsh Government’s Mental Health Strategy

    It’s time for real change in Wales; for us to hear the voices of activists, people with lived experience of poor mental health, and staff within the system who have seen things not working. For their tireless campaigning to be reflected and enshrined in Government intent – and for that intent to turn into tangible action.

  • Belonging at Work Starts with Community

    Feeling like we belong at work is super important. It shapes how people show up, connect with others, and look after their wellbeing.

  • Celebrating courage, solidarity and community

    We build connections and work with others, so that Wales is a welcoming community for those who find themselves without safety or shelter. Together we thrive.

  • Community projects

    We all need to connect with others, and to feel part of the world around us. Our community projects and wellbeing activities give people the chance to come together, learn new skills and hobbies and enjoy spending time with each other - whatever their confidence level.

  • Events

    We're part of a movement for social change, this is is where we publicise our own and fellow movement members' events and happenings - enjoy!