The Ministry of Health is proud to designate May as Mental Health Anti-Stigma Month to help raise awareness of the importance of being able to talk about and seek support for our mental health. Join us at the following events and activities that have been planned in collaboration with mental health stakeholders to provide opportunities for us to come together and learn about different mental health services and hear from Mental Health Champions with lived mental health experience.
May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Events
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | 11:30am – 12:00noon | Launch of Mental Health Anti-Stigma Month | City Hall Steps |
| 1 May | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Dog Therapy with Community K9 | Victoria Park |
| 5 May | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Tree of Life Workshop with Solstice | Solstice |
| 8 May | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Dog Therapy with Community K9 | Victoria Park |
| 10 May | 11:00am – 3:00pm | Mental Health Fair with Bermuda is Love | Bermuda College |
| 12 May | 9:30am – 11:30am | Eco Therapy with Solstice | Solstice |
| 12 May | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | High School Debate on age of consent for mental health services | BIU |
| 13 May | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | Town Hall on learning differences and mental illness | BCCL |
| 14 May | 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Harbour Nights Interactive Booth | Front Street |
| 15 May | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Dog Therapy with Community K9 | Victoria Park |
| 15 May | 3:00pm – 6:00pm | Family Centre Open House | Family Centre |
| 15 May | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Bermuda is Love Panel Discussion | BUEI |
| 17 May | 4:30pm – 7:30pm | Inside Out 2 (Rated PG) followed by Panel Discussion for Teens | BUEI |
| 19 May | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Lego Therapy with Solstice | Solstice |
| 19 May | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Community Discussion on Youth Mental Health | MSA |
| 21 May | 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Harbour Nights Interactive Booth | Front Street |
| 22 May | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Dog Therapy with Community K9 | Victoria Park |
| 26 May | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Surf Therapy with Solstice | Spital Pond |
| 28 May | 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Harbour Nights Interactive Booth | Front Street |
| 29 May | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Dog Therapy with Community K9 | Victoria Park |
| 29 May | 4:00pm – 6:45pm | National Educator’s Institute – A Professional Conversation with the Researcher (impact of student mental health) Health Issues on Educators” (for Educators) |
Bermuda College, Blue Room |
Why Attend?
- Hear from mental health professionals and community advocates
- Learn how stigma affects access to care and community wellbeing
- Engage in an open dialogue about mental health in Bermuda
- Discover ways to support friends, family, and yourself