What is World Wellbeing Week?

World Wellbeing Week is a week to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of wellbeing. Our wellbeing incorporates many aspects, including physical, mental and emotional health, as well as social and economic influences.

During World Wellbeing Week, we can all take stock of our own wellbeing, as well looking out for the wellbeing of our loved ones and others in our community. As teachers and parents, World Wellbeing Week is the perfect time to provide young people with the skills and tools they’ll need to support their own mental health and wellbeing.

How to celebrate World Wellbeing Week

• Do a wellbeing activity each day – Keep up your daily self-care practice each day during World Wellbeing Week by taking the time for yourself to do a wellbeing activity, such as journaling, doing yoga, cooking a nourishing meal, or talking with a close friend.
• Learn more about how to look after your wellbeing – World Wellbeing Week is the perfect time to learn more about looking after your wellbeing. You may discover new ideas that you haven’t thought about before, or gain a fresh perspective on how to boost your physical, mental or emotional wellbeing. This Five Ways to Wellbeing booklet created by mental health charity, Mind, is a great place to start. 
• Talk to your children or loved ones about wellbeing – Opening up a conversation about the importance of wellbeing is a great way to celebrate World Wellbeing Week with those close to you. This can be a perfect time to check on your loved ones, or speak to someone else about your own mental health. If you want to talk to your child about how they’re feeling, Mind’s Talking to Your Child About Their Mental Health booklet contains some useful tips.