Encouraging Action for Peace
Our theme Speak, Listen, Change is coming to an end at the Hub, but there are still plenty of ways to keep taking action to support our collective Mental Wellbeing, and demand equality for people experiencing Mental Health problems. The charity Mind have regular campaigns – you can support their current campaign Fund the Hubs, […]
The pandemic has affected the mental health and wellbeing of all of us. But young people have been hit especially hard, with school-closures, and long periods of isolation. The charity Mind state that: “Hundreds of thousands of young people are struggling with their mental health – and too often they can’t get support when they […]
Now that we’ve reopened, if you pop down to the Hub on Bull St in Birmingham city centre, you might notice something a bit different about us. As well as freshening up our sign with a new purple background, we’ve also added our new strapline: Peace Hub: Encouraging Action for Peace The aim of this […]
New research commissioned by the think-tank Money & Mental Health indicates that people experiencing mental health problems are facing a barrier to applying for benefits. People experiencing mental distress often rely on support from friends and family to apply for the Universal Credit that they’re entitled to. But there’s a flaw in the system – […]
We’re pleased to announce that Peace Hub is back open to the public as of Tuesday 25th May 2021. We’re be open for you to drop in 11am-5pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, for a cuppa and a friendly chat about our current theme Speak – Listen – Change. A central part of our work for […]
10th-16th May is Mental Health Awareness Week – the theme for 2021 is connecting with nature. The week was created by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) who describe it as “an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health.” This past year has taken a toll on our mental […]
There are simple steps we can all take to support our own mental wellbeing, and care for each others. There has been great work in recent years to make us all more aware of these issues, and become better at having open and supportive conversations with those around us. Alongside this inter-personal approach, how can […]
Our theme Speak – Listen – Change is all about having positive conversations about mental health: by speaking openly about mental health we can challenge stigma; by listening deeply to other’s experiences we can create a supportive environment. Being open to mental health doesn’t have to be awkward! Being there for someone can make a […]
Our theme for April, May & June 2021 is: Speak, Listen, Change – how can we support each other’s mental health & wellbeing? ‘Mental wellbeing’ is our general emotional state: how we feel and how well we can cope with day-to-day life. It is part of our broader ‘mental health’. For many of us, the […]
Join in with this simple action ahead of the West Midlands Mayoral Elections in May. Our friends at The Commitment work to put climate change and the natural world higher up the political agenda, by collecting Commitments from the public and taking them to politicians, giving those in power a mandate to act. Like Peace […]