Welcome to the 280th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, I talk about how local communities support our wellbeing. I explore how communities foster belonging, safety, and purpose, the challenges they face due to societal changes, and actionable ways to strengthen local and workplace communities.
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In today’s show on How local communities support our wellbeing
- The importance of community for mental health and wellbeing [01:30]
- The Co-op’s Community Wellbeing Index Tool [02:20]
- Challenges facing communities, including funding cuts and mental health service gaps [04:36]
- Practical ways to support and build local communities [12:05]
- Benefits of fostering community in workplaces and beyond [13:03]
Quotes on How local communities support our wellbeing
- Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and well-being. How we thrive when we have strong connections.
- Community, enjoying and being connected to where we live is a vital part of wellbeing.
- When we feel part of a community our wellbeing increases.
- One of the five ways of wellbeing is to give back, and we can do this via community.
- You can pick something small to contribute to your local community.
Resources for How local communities support our wellbeing
- Rath and Harter Research Wellbeing Research
- What is the Community Wellbeing Index?
- The Five Essential Elements of Well-Being
- Five Ways to Wellbeing during Coronavirus restrictions
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