Action Mental Health is inviting everyone to pack a picnic and join in the Great Big Purple Picnic later this month.
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from May 14-20 and the charity wants to raise awareness and funds to help those living with mental ill health.
Action Mental Health says one in five adults in Northern Ireland will show signs of a mental illness
All you need to do to host a Great Big Purple Picnic is to choose a date, venue and issue invitations. Your picnic can take place in the garden, at home, school or the in office, the main thing is to have fun and make sure there's plenty of purple whether that be purple drinks, food, rugs, t shirts or tea lights.
You can download a fundraising and information pack via www.amh.org.uk or request one by emailing fundraising@amh.org.uk or call 028 9182 8494.
Action Mental Health's five ways to wellbeing are:
- connecting with those around you
- being active
- taking notice
- keep learning
- maintain a healthy body
