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Cultivating Community: The Cornerstone of Mental Wellbeing

Online

12th May 2025 • 12.00 - 13.00

About this session

This inspiring webinar explores the vital role of community in supporting and enhancing mental health. Aligned with the Mental Health Foundation’s 2025 theme, we’ll examine how community connections contribute to individual and collective wellbeing. Participants will learn about the latest research on social support and mental health outcomes, discover innovative community-based mental health initiatives, and gain practical strategies for building and strengthening supportive networks.

This session aims to empower attendees to actively engage in and contribute to communities that foster positive mental health, creating ripple effects of wellbeing in their personal and professional spheres.

Learning Objetives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify and describe at least three evidence-based ways in which community involvement positively impacts mental health, drawing from current UK studies
Develop a personal action plan to increase community engagement, including at least two specific, measurable actions
Demonstrate the ability to recognise signs of social isolation in themselves and others, and list practical strategies to combat it
Design and initiate a community-building activity or initiative in their workplace or local area, aimed at promoting mental wellbeing

Jay Unwin

Training & Development Director • Mental Health in Business

Jay is a highly-regarded professional speaker and Training & Development Director at Mental Health in Business Ltd. With a diverse career spanning education, fitness, and psychology, Jay brings a unique blend of academic expertise, professional insight, and personal experience to his work.

Holding an MSc in Psychology and a BSc (Hons) in Biology, Jay is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society, and an associate member of both the International Stress Management Association, and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. His academic grounding is complemented by his background as a science teacher and former functional fitness coach and gym owner, giving him a holistic perspective on wellbeing and performance.

At MHIB, Jay leads the design and delivery of cutting-edge training programmes, equipping teams with evidence-based tools and strategies to support mental health and performance. His engaging and practical style as a trainer and speaker has made him a trusted voice in mental health education across diverse sectors.