Our Communities role within wellbeing



  • The theme for 2025 is 'Community', and the aim is to use Mental Health Awareness Week to celebrate the power and importance of community. Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. We thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us, we are not alone.

At The Peace Link, fitness isn’t just about lifting weights or hitting your personal best — it’s about lifting each other up too. That’s why Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, running from May 12th to 18th, is especially important to highlight the importance of holistic wellbeing. This year’s theme, “Communities”, couldn’t be more relevant to what we stand for.

Why Community Matters for Mental Health

Mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it thrives or struggles based on the environments we live, work, and move in. Communities provide connection, purpose, and a safety net when life gets heavy. And yes, your gym community is a powerful part of that.

Whether you're a regular at early morning classes or just getting started on your fitness journey, you’re part of something bigger. That quick fist bump, that encouraging word from your workout partner, or even just being around others who show up and try — it all matters. It creates belonging. And belonging is a cornerstone of mental well-being.

Gyms as Mental Health Hubs

Research continues to show that physical activity is one of the most effective ways to manage stress, anxiety, and depression. But we don’t stop at the physical. At [Your Gym Name], we’re committed to being a space where your mental health is just as valued as your physical health.


This Mental Health Awareness Week, the spotlight is the power of community in boosting mental well-being.

Connect

Spend time developing and nurturing relationships with friends, family, neighbours and colleagues.

Be active

Try to find an activity that you enjoy, and that keeps you active, such as walking, swimming, cycling or playing football. Evidence shows that an improvement in your physical health can help improve your mental health.

Keep learning

Learning new skills can boost confidence and give you a sense of achievement. 

Give

Helping others, saying thank you, or giving someone a smile can help to improve your self-esteem and improve your emotional health. 

Take notice

Being more aware of the present moment, the world around you and your own feelings and thoughts, can help you to positively change how you're feeling about life. 

You Belong Here

Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that you’re not alone — and you don’t have to carry everything by yourself. Whether you're here to blow off steam, find focus, or simply move your body, you're part of a supportive community that sees you and supports your whole self.

Let’s keep showing up — for ourselves and for each other.

Together, we’re stronger.


Emma Weaver

www.mentalwealthinternational.com



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