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We’ve found 43 activities:
We don't talk about Bruno. We DO talk about you.
Think about our own emotions and what they look like in this fun thoughtful activity.
20 mins
Outdoors
Learn about what makes you happy
Explore different feelings and start a conversation about mental health with this simple activity.
30 mins
Indoors
Run a craft event to promote good mental health
Hold a craft and care event for the local community to spread awareness about mental health and wellbeing.
4 mins
Outdoors
Gratitude scavenger hunt
Tune into your emotions and sensations with this scavenger hunt with a difference!
20 mins
Indoors
Sound fists
Relax and listen to the sounds of nature. Can you recreate what you hear?
Supported by
Generation Green
15 mins
Outdoors
Nature’s Orchestra
Get musical with nature – can you play your favourite tune with items around you?
Supported by
Generation Green
15 mins
Outdoors
Helping hands
Share a happy thought or motivating message with your helping hands.
30 mins
Indoors
Learn about emotions through different colours
Explore and learn about emotions using different colours, then play a game to understand your feelings.
20 mins
Indoors
Make a blanket book nook
Make a comfy book nook and listen to The Grumpy Old Stone
40 mins
Indoors
Play the Fun with Feelings game
Learn about different emotions we can have in this fun, active game.
30 mins
Indoors
‘How are you?’ times two
Sometimes people say they’re OK even when they’re not. Learn to spot some potential signs and commit to asking people twice.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
45 mins
Indoors
Go on a mindfulness walk
Head outside, take a deep breath, and pay attention to the moment as you practise mindfulness and connect to the natural world.
1 hr
Outdoors
Better mental health for all postcards
Create a postcard to share what you’ve learned about mental health and give others some wellbeing tips.
1 hr
Indoors
Better mental health for all leaflets or posters
Share everything you’ve learned and suggest wellbeing tips with an eye-catching poster or leaflet.
2 hrs
Indoors
Become a mental health vlogger or blogger for a day
Share what you’ve learned to raise awareness and help others look after their wellbeing.
2 hrs
Indoors
Make wellbeing connections
Get in touch with your local mental health charity to learn and make more change.
2 hrs
Indoors
Speak out for mental health
Invite your local decision maker to find out more about better mental health for all and share their plans of support.
3 hrs
Indoors
Scouts got talent
Put on a performance to show what you’ve learned about mental health and what you’ll do next.
2 hrs
Indoors
Chatterbox trees
Show your decision maker how you’ve taken action to promote better mental health for all.
2 hrs
Indoors
Guess the feelings
Explore the way people think and feel in different situations.
40 mins
Indoors
Wake up to yoga
Explore fun stretches to make you feel good and full of energy for the day.
40 mins
Indoors
Colourful world
Use natural ingredients to create incredible colours, then paint a vibrant picture.
1 hr
Indoors
Vlog or blog for better mental health
Share your thoughts and experiences to raise awareness and share ideas about looking after your wellbeing.
4 hrs
Indoors
Organise a de-stresstival
Put on an event to show your community what you’ve learned about wellbeing and promote better mental health for all.
4 hrs
At camp
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