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Our three fantastic Community Connectors in Walkden/Little Hulton help people referred by their GP access local activities, services and support. By connecting residents with their community, they play a vital role in improving health and wellbeing. Find out more on our website

Need support during a mental health crisis? Our caring START Recovery Workers and Peer Support colleagues from Mind in Salford are here to listen and help adults (18+). No referral needed. Drop in Mon-Fri, 1-3pm (excluding Bank Holidays), at 40 Eccles Old Rd, M6 8RA. 💙

A huge thank you to Adrian for brilliantly managing our social media over the past 18 months! 👏 He’s now handing over the reins to increase his hours as a Creative Tutor on Inspiring Minds, where he enjoys seeing the positive impact of engaging in #artsforwellbeing.

Painting a landscape makes us slow down and really look at the world around us. Noticing light, colour, shapes and details encourages mindfulness, helps us stay present and can support positive mental wellbeing.

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Making art can engage brain networks involved in creativity, focus and problem-solving. When we are in crisis, our brain can become focused on threat and survival. Creative activity can offer a different focus, helping us pause, express ourselves and support wellbeing.

Painting can support the Five Ways to Wellbeing: Take Notice of colour and detail, Keep Learning new techniques, Be Active through creativity, Connect with others, and Give by sharing your work. Five simple ways to support positive mental wellbeing.

Flowers have inspired artists for centuries, from detailed botanical illustrations to expressive paintings. Taking time to observe and draw flowers can encourage mindfulness, focus and creativity, helping us slow down and support our mental wellbeing.

Cubist art challenges us to see the world differently. By exploring shapes, perspectives and ideas, we can step outside familiar ways of thinking. Creativity can encourage curiosity, self-expression and mindfulness—reminding us that there’s often more than one way to see things.

Nature painting brings the Five Ways to Wellbeing together. Take Notice of colours, shapes and textures, Keep Learning new techniques, Be Active through creativity, Connect with others and Give by sharing your artwork.

Music has the power to lift our mood and brighten our day. Whether we listen, sing or play, music can help us relax, express emotions, reduce stress and feel more connected. Sometimes, the right song can make all the difference.

Artists have long been inspired by the sea. Its changing colours, moods and movement can reflect our own emotions—from calm and peaceful to stormy and turbulent. Like the sea, our feelings change, and every mood is part of our journey.

Learning a musical instrument can support positive mental wellbeing. Practising encourages focus, creativity and patience, while playing music can provide a sense of achievement, boost confidence and offer a positive way to express yourself and unwind.

Sketching is a simple creative activity you can enjoy almost anywhere. Taking a few moments to draw can help you slow down, focus on the present, reduce stress and express yourself. You don’t need a studio—just a pencil, paper and a little imagination.

Drawing from your imagination gives you the freedom to create without limits. Exploring ideas through art can encourage self-expression, boost confidence, reduce stress and help quiet a busy mind. There’s no right or wrong—just the freedom to create.

We'd like to share this reflection on our World Suicide Prevention Day Vigil which was held on 10th September. A chance for reflection and remembrance of those lives lost to suicide and those impacted by these losses. @SalfordCVS @MindinSalford @MattersSalford @mcrartgallery

A palette of coloured paint is full of possibilities. Choosing colours, mixing shades and creating something unique can encourage mindfulness, self-expression and creativity. Sometimes, simply picking up a brush and exploring the possibilities can support positive wellbeing.

Never underestimate the power of a doodle! Letting your pen wander can help quiet a busy mind, reduce stress, improve focus and unlock creativity. With no rules or pressure to be perfect, doodling creates a simple moment of calm and self-expression.

A HUGE THANK YOU to all the staff, volunteers, family members, performers, speakers and audience members who attended the Vigil last night

Our World Suicide Prevention Day is happening TONIGHT, Thursday 10th September. This year, the event will take place in its entirety outside Salford Museum and Art Gallery from 6pm. Please meet on the lawn in front of the museum from 5:30pm for a 6pm start. All welcome.