Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 15 to 21 May 2023. This year, we’re focusing on the impact that the cost of living crisis is having on our mental health.

The cost of living crisis is affecting the mental health of millions.  
 
The uncertainty of watching as our costs spiral can be difficult to bear. The worry of how we’ll get by and support our families is piling on the pressure. But for so many of us, looking after our mental health is often last on our list.

And for those of us who are already struggling with money, the crisis is even more brutal. So many of us on lower incomes were already making impossible decisions between basics like food, clothing and fuel. This has only got worse. And prioritising our mental health has become more difficult.
 
As individuals, as families, as communities – we can’t afford to ignore the impact on our mental health. Whether it’s ourselves, our loved ones, our colleagues, our neighbours or strangers. Every one of us needs to know we’re not alone. 
 
Get support  

Having so much to deal with can affect your mental health. Oxfordshire Mind can’t fix the cost of living crisis. But we can help you and people you know feel more able to cope.  

If this speaks to you, speak to Oxfordshire Mind. 

Join the fight 

Whether it’s raising awareness or raising money, we can let each other know support is out there. Help those of us that need it find hope through Oxfordshire Mind’s Information Service, website and online community, Side by Side.  We can’t fix the cost of living crisis – but we can help each other cope. 

If this speaks to you, or someone you know, support Oxfordshire Mind this Mental Health Awareness Week.