Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Published May 16, 2025
Image: Creative Minds: Devon Mental Health Alliance Exhibition at Bloom 2024 (Jorbein Photography)
This time last year, we hosted our Bloom Festival, where we partnered with a wide range of local groups and organisations to promote good mental health and wellbeing through a day of free activities.
This Mental Health Awareness Week (Mon 12 May - Sun 18 May), we are using our platform to raise awareness of local organisations that offer mental health support across Devon.
Step One
Step One offers a variety of support options across Devon, supporting people with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity. The charity empowers people to achieve greater independence and mental wellbeing.
Their service, BeWell@StepOne, offers group-based support through online workshops, in-person courses, support groups, activities and learning opportunities. All sessions are free and run by professional wellbeing practitioners, and the service is available to anyone over the age of 18 living in Devon.
Find out more about BeWell@StepOne >
Step One also recently launched their Wellbeing@Work service to help organisations create workplaces where everyone feels supported, valued and empowered. They provide practical strategies to support diverse wellbeing needs, promote healthier responses to stress, and foster a culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and included.
Image: Step One at Bloom 2024 (Jorbein Photography)
Devon Mind
Devon Mind is an independent mental health charity affiliated with the national Mind association. They provide advice, information, and support to empower anyone living in Devon who may be experiencing a mental health problem. They also campaign to improve local support services, raise awareness, and promote the understanding of mental health across Devon.
moMENtum
moMNtum is a peer support group run by and for non-offending adult male survivors of child sexual abuse.
Focused Light
Conceived and founded by Anthony Lyons, of moMNtum. Anthony Lyons writes:
Focused Light: Using Art to Reconnect - a creative space dedicated to fostering well-being and artistic expression through analogue photography and other creative forms. We cater to a diverse clientele but primarily trauma-based groups, more specifically for male adults that have experienced historical sexual abuse. Offering a safe and supportive environment for exploration, healing, and community building.
For counsellors, psychotherapists, students, and those with a deep interest in mental health:
Iron Mill College
South West Counselling and Psychotherapy Conference 2025
Iron Mill College is proud to present the South West Counselling and Psychotherapy Conference 2025.
At the heart of counselling and psychotherapy lies the power of human connection. Yet, we find ourselves navigating a world increasingly shaped by AI and technology.
How do we sustain relational depth in our practice amidst this digital shift?
Join them on June 14th for a thought-provoking day of talks, workshops, discussion, and debate from our exciting line up of speakers, including Keynote: Dr Graham Music, Dr Ana Lund, Matthew Hill and James Barnes. Tickets: £75 - £100.
