Two Hemel Hempstead mental health charities team up to get people talking

Two Hemel Hempstead based mental health charities are aiming to boost people’s wellbeing across the town with a walking event on Saturday, October 31.

Brave, a men’s mental health and wellbeing organisation led by Paul Hughes, and YOUnique Minds, founded by Zoe Godden, are encouraging people in Hemel Hempstead to take part in ‘GET HEMEL TALKING!’ and get together with their loved ones by going for a walk to boost their wellbeing.

Paul said: "We have obviously missed our friends and families during this time, and on Saturday 31st October, we are asking the people of Hemel Hempstead to contact their loved ones and go on a nice walk together to catch up, check in on one another and find out how we are all doing.

"Exercise and talking can have such a positive effect on our wellbeing and that is what we are hoping to achieve!

"We will be sharing pictures on our social media platforms throughout the day and would love to play a small part in putting smiles on peoples faces."

On Saturday, October 31, between 8am and 3pm, people are encouraged to walk any distance, for as long as they like with their loved ones.

Zoe said: "This is for everyone - Mums, Dads, Grandparents, brothers, sisters, Aunts, Uncles, friends, colleagues - anybody who wants to take part!

"Talking about how we’re doing is so important, particularly during such uncertain times.

"The benefits of exercise and the effects on our mental health are well documented so if we can improve our wellbeing whilst seeing our nearest and dearest then that is brilliant.

"We would love to see as many people as possible across Hemel coming together and taking part!"

A voluntary donation of £10 per walking group, would be split between the two organisations to help them grow and help them improve the lives of people struggling with mental health.

To make a donation visit: www.gofundme.com/f/gethemeltalking.

After your work send your photos and videos to Brave on Instagramor Facebook and they will be shared on the Brave and YOUnique minds social media platforms.