This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're highlighting the incredible impact that community has on our mental health. 

Strong connections offer a sense of belonging, a safe space, support in difficult times and a feeling of purpose. It lets us know we’re not facing anything alone. 

Whether you're part of a running community, a book club, a volunteering community, we'd encourage you to embrace your social connections. They create a sense of belonging and support for you whenever you may need it!

Let's build our communities and social connections for better mental wellbeing for us all.

For any support that you may need both within work and outside of work, please find support by hitting the button below. 

Whether it's mental health support, physical or financial support, there is something for everyone. Please don't face it alone. 

We asked you about the communities that make you feel safe, supported and connected within and outside of work. These could be anything from book clubs, sports teams to social groups, volunteer groups, chat communities and more!

We wanted to know how being part of a community makes you feel and how the social connections you've made have positively impacted you. 

Click below to read about how being part of a community can help keep you happy and healthy.

We've asked you to share your affirmations, advice, tips and messages that help your own mental health.

Click below to check out some of the affirmations from your colleagues at NEXT.

We've also put together some affirmation laptop and mobile screensavers that you can use. Click below to download yours.