From the 10th to the 16th May is Mental Health Awareness Week Nature is the theme of this years event, and here in Cornwall were are blessed with an abundance of nature. The National Mental Health Foundation Charity are encouraging us all to connect with the great outdoors reminding us of the positive effect the natural world can have on our wellbeing.

Nature is the theme of this year’s event, which is spearheaded by the national Mental Health Foundation charity and aims to encourage more people to connect with the outdoors.

It’s being supported locally by Cornwall Council’s Public Health Team, NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group and Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT), as well as other agencies and charities. All have a range of support and advice services that can help anyone who finds themselves struggling. You can find out more by visiting Cornwall Council’s Mental Health web page.