A NUMBER of events are set to take place next week as part of 2024’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is movement, encouraging people to get put and about to improve their wellbeing.

Physical movement can increase energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost self-esteem.

A Warrington Borough Council survey found that 30 per cent of respondents reported low emotional wellbeing, and 22 per cent said they were experiencing three of more causes of frequent or constant stress.

A number of activities are set to take place next week, giving people in Warrington an opportunity to get active.

LiveWire, the largest provider of leisure, libraries and lifestyle services in Warrington, will be leading a Health Walk on Monday, May 13 at Victoria Park at 1pm.

Warrington Wolves will be holding Walking Rugby at 10am the following day at Whitecross.

At Orford Jubilee Hub, Creative Remedies will be hosting a session of badminton also on Tuesday, May 14 at 10.30am

On Thursday, May 16, Women’s only touch rugby will be taking place at Priestley College with Warrington Wolves at 7pm.

Live Wire will be hosting Walking Football at Orford Jubilee Hub on Thursday, May 16 and 7.30pm.

Finally, to finish the week, Livewire will also be leading Box and Brew at Orford Jubilee Hub on Friday, May 17 at 11.30am.

“It’s important that all of us look after out mental health,” said Cllr Maureen McLaughlin, Warrington Borough Council’s cabinet member for Public Health.

“It’s fantastic to see a range of activities taking place during Mental Health Awareness Week giving local people the opportunity to get active, have fun and boost their mood.”

“I would also like to encourage people to make use of Warrington’s mental health website, Happy?Ok?Sad? – it’s an excellent resource, with lots of useful guidance and resources.”

For more information about Mental Health Awareness Week visit the Mental Health Foundation Website.