WPA celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week

WPA celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week

19 May 2023

Here we provide an overview of the activities that took place at WPA throughout the week, aiming to raise awareness surrounding anxiety.

Salad menu inspired by ingredients to help those suffering from anxiety

Day 1. 'Your Story Matters' - WPA's in house Mental Health First Aiders created a video to raise awareness surrounding Anxiety.

Day 2. Food to Promote Good Health & Acts of Kindness - WPA's kitchen staff designed a special salad menu inspired by ingredients to help those suffering from anxiety.

Day 3. Raffle For Charity - All donations will raise money and support SWEDA, Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA), England, UK (swedauk.org).

Wear It Green Day poster

Day 4. 'Wear It Green Day' - All employees were invited to 'Wear It Green', with prizes for the best outfit/funniest outfit and the best 'Team in Green' would also win a prize. All money donated would also go to support SWEDA.

Day 5. Concluding 'Your Story Matters' - Providing all staff with useful signposting to ensure that those who may benefit from a little more support, can access it.