Mental Health & 
Emotional Wellbeing

 Let's Talk About Mental Health

The World Health Organisation (WHO) affirms that Mental Health is "more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities."

The WHO defines Mental health as "the state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community."

Please Remember

 Our mental health is on a spectrum, and can range from good to poor. Good mental health can help us to think positively, feel confident and act calmly. If we have poor mental health, we might find that the way we're thinking, feeling or acting becomes difficult to cope with. We might not enjoy things we used to like doing. We might feel sad or angry for a longer time than usual, or feel like we can’t control our thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

WE MUST BREAK AND END THE STIGMA!

Every Mind Matters

Every Mind Matters encourages everyone to understand more about mental health, how to look after it, and how to support others.

Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA England) is excited to be a part of the Every Mind Matters campaign, delivered by Public Health England (PHE).

Factors That Affect 
Our Mental Health

Blatant Racism & Microaggressions

Sleep & Relaxation

Diet/Nutrition

Physical Activity

Financial Matters & Employment Opportunities

Loneliness & Isolation

Stress & Bereavement

Student Life

Peer Pressure & Societal/Cultural Influences

Rejection & Loss of Employment/Business

New Environments & Change in Situation

PTSD - Traumatic Experiences

Pregnancy/Childbirth/Parenting

Discrimination - Disability, Sexual Orientation, Faith/Religion, Age, Class & Gender

Mental Health &

The Education System

Many children experience mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression, and these can be barriers preventing them from attending school, but their absences are marked as unauthorised, because some schools only recognise physical illnesses as reason for absence. This can leave some children unsupported by their schools, and leaving their parents at risk of fines and prosecution for non-attendance.

'Not Fine in School' (NFIS) and 'IPSEA' have a great guide with the steps for parents to consider to support their child/children through this process.

Please access their articles here, to be better placed to know our rights, and how to work with the school and Local Authority for the support required.

Source: https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/fact-sheet-mental-health-among-young-people-racialised-communities

 My Whole Self MOT #MyWholeSelf

On a daily basis, we encourage us all to take stock and evaluate our own mental health and wellbeing. By asking ourselves a few questions, we are better placed to monitor, adjust and control how we feel, think and behave. This will help us to be better positioned to help others, as we can't give from an empty cup!

Take the FREE Self MOT Today + access other free resources offered by MHFA England!

 Please do not suffer in silence

There are plenty of resources, people, and organisations that are here to help our community. 

We have tips from MIND Charity, but you can also contact our Service Providers here who support our adults and children across the UK.
Click Here For Tips From Mind

Black Mental Health Matters!

Learn why and how we can dismantle the stigma surrounding Mental Health, and uncover the impact of Mental Health issues, particularly for the Black Community, on our social, familial and working lives.

Practical tips and resources are shared, so Positive Mental Health is achievable and championed for all by all in our Community.

Watch and share the videos below!

Subject Matters

  • The Basics to Care for Our Mind, Body & Spirit
  • From Trauma to Triumph for Women
  • The Black Woman's Journey from conception to womanhood
  • How to be our Brother's Keeper 
  • From Trauma to Triumph for Men
  • The Black Man's Journey from conception to manhood

We strongly believe that now is the time for change.


It takes a village to raise a child, and with over 100,000 Members, we will have the clout and resources to protect, support, and uplift our Young People across the UK!


Now is the time for us to be heard. Now is the time for us to work as a collective, to work together to create better educational outcomes and life chances for our children.

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It takes a village to raise a child, and with over 100,000 Members, we will have the clout and resources to protect, support, and uplift our Young People, Parents & Teachers across the UK!


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List Of Service Providers By Region

Our Events

Join us at our events, online and in-person, throughout the year where we hold seminars, workshops, and conferences covering a range of subjects specific to our four key service areas for the Community to access across the UK.


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Disclaimer

Please note that this is an online signposting platform. Whilst we have been led to believe that those who provide any service listed on the platform are well-intentioned, qualified and positioned to help our community, please note that the National Black Parents Association UK C.I.C ("NBPAUK") cannot and will not accept any responsibility or liability for any advice, diagnosis or intervention given by that individual and/or organisation cited as a "Service Provider" on this Platform. The person who makes contact with a Service Provider listed on this Platform to use their services for themselves or who makes contact on behalf of others, must carry out their own due diligence on the individual and/or organisation with whom they wish to engage/connect.