Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Take Action
Join us for a week of movement, mindfulness, and community. This year, we aren't just talking about mental health, we’re taking active steps to support it.
Ready to take Action for your wellbeing?
An important reminder to check in with ourselves and take care of our minds as well as our bodies.
We have a selection of movement, mindfulness, and community connection across our Active Stoke leisure centres (11–17 May).
The Colour of Your Mood
Throughout the week, we invite all participants to wear a colour that represents your mood or the energy you want to bring to your session. Use our mood chart below for inspiration:
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Colour |
Associated Qualities and Emotions |
|---|---|
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Red |
Energy, Courage, Passion, Power |
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Orange |
Optimism, Enthusiasm, Warmth, Spontaneity |
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Yellow |
Happiness, Creativity, Intellect, Joy |
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Green |
Harmony, Nature, Balance, Peace (Official Theme) |
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Blue |
Calmness, Relaxation, Trust, Loyalty |
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Purple |
Wisdom, Spirituality, Creativity, Mystery |
Wear it Green! On Thursday 14 May, we encourage everyone to wear Green in support of the Mental Health Foundation’s national campaign.
Activity Schedule
Monday 11 May
- 10-10:45am: Zumba Gold | Wallace Centre
- 10:30: Yoga 4 Health and Social: Social (Cold drinks and snacks) in the upstairs studio | Dimensions
Tuesday 12 May
- 2:30-3:30pm: Aqua 50s Plus (FREE Session) | Dimensions
Wednesday 13 May
- 11-11:45am: Functional Fitness | Wallace Centre
- 10am: Move for Health and Group Breathing and Mindfulness session | Dimensions
Thursday 14 May
- 9:30-10:15am: Zumba Gold | Wallace Centre
- 12:30 – 1:30pm: Mindfulness Walk & Talk | Burslem Park (Meet for a group walk; please wear Green!) Meet at Dimensions Leisure Centre at 12pm.
Friday 15 May
- 10:30-11:15am: Zumba Gold | Fenton Manor
- 1-2pm: Parkinson’s Session | Fenton Manor
Support the Cause
We are aiming to raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation.
- Donations: Keep an eye out for collection boxes in the studios if you would like to contribute.
Download the Active Stoke App to see our full timetable of classes.
If you need any more information please get in touch:
ActiveWellbeing@stoke.gov.uk | Wellbeing Office Dimensions: 01782 235825 | Wellbeing Office Fenton Manor: 01782 235004