Mental Health Awareness Week (11th – 17th May)

As a Society, we’ve made real progress in recognising, understanding and reducing the stigma around mental health. While we encourage open conversations all year round, Mental Health Awareness Week is a valuable moment to pause and refocus.

This year’s theme is Action – a reminder to go beyond awareness and take simple, meaningful steps to support mental health every day.

This week, take Action…

• For yourself: through small actions to boost your wellbeing
• For others: by checking in with colleagues, friends and family
• For OurCoop: by having open, supportive workplaces which place wellbeing at the heart

The Mental Health Foundation offers fantastic guidance and tools with practical tips on self-care and prevention - click here to access. And if you’re struggling, talking can help - there’s always someone to listen at Samaritans - call free, day or night on 116 123.

For more mental health and wellbeing support, please contact GroceryAid, visit our page links below or speak to a Mental Health Champion.

Click here for more information.

Join the Everymind webinar - World Digestive Health Day (29^th May)

Recognised each year, this day raises awareness of conditions like IBS, Crohn’s, acid reflux coeliac disease and colorectal cancer, while encouraging earlier support and more open conversations.

Conversations about digestive health can often feel taboo – this day is about changing that. Reducing the stigma helps people feel more comfortable seeking medical advice sooner.

Click here to learn more about your overall digestive health - Digestive Health

Did you know – around 90% of our body’s serotonin (the feel-good hormone) is produced in the gut, not the brain? It’s a powerful reminder of how closely our mental and physical health are connected.

If that’s given you food for thought, join Everymind webinar to learn more about the gut-brain connection:

Date: Friday 29th May 2026

Time: 10:00-10:45

Click here to register.