Emotional Health
One of Bishop Jonthan’s key priorities since becoming Bishop of Portsmouth has been the mental and emotional health of young people, particularly those affected by the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This work has been supported by the Council for Social Responsibility, led by Nick Ralph.
On this page you’ll be able to find resources and information for those working with young people with a particular focus on their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week, bringing together the UK to focus on getting good mental health. Each May, millions of people from every part of society take part. They include people in schools and further education; private, public and charity sectors; families and individuals.
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from May 12th to 18th. The theme for 2025 is ‘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. Communities can provide a sense of belonging, safety, support in hard times, and give us a sense purpose.
We want to highlight Mental Health Awareness Week, to celebrate the power and importance of our Diocesan community, as well as highlight our commitment to investing in the wider Community and supporting good mental health. We are proud to support various projects which align with these values, including and not limited to:
Mental Health Chaplaincy
Chaplains are employed by the NHS to support staff, patients, service users and carers of all faiths and none. They are available to listen to experiences and support people in exploring the ‘bigger questions’ in life. Click here for details.
All Saints Counselling
A confidential, professional and affordable Counselling Service for those living in the Portsmouth area. Click here for details.
Good Neighbours Network
Good Neighbours Network is a collection of over 120 local groups run by local people for local people all offering a helping hand to others in their community. The groups provide both practical help, with tasks and emotional help though befriending schemes and an expanding range of social activities. Click here for details.
Young Peoples Mental Health
Prevention work involving developing a learning pathway using a collaborative and co-production approach. Our intention is to give children and young people agency in the design and outcomes, to enable themselves and their care-givers tools to aid emotional health. Click here for details.
News
- November 2023
The CSR has commissioned Andrea King to undertake some specific developmental work over the next few months. Andrea comes with huge professional experience including in local authorities and as the UK clinical director of the Anna Freud Foundation. You can read more about it on the Letter to Stakeholders, on the link below.